John Craigie: Notes From The Road

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 8 June 2021

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

John Craigie is a songwriter´s songwriter. Known for his captivating live performances, John blends a unique brand of earworm folk music interspersed with humorous stories, daring listeners to reflect on the human condition, often with a smile. For a tasty dose check out his live album “Opening For Steinbeck". John’s poignancy, humor, and reflections from life as a nomadic troubadour spill into his music where he takes you on a ride that might end in tears, laughter, or some other unexpected emotion…you just never know. Either way, you’ll be glad you spent time absorbing his art. As Rolling Stone Magazine said, “It’s hard to immerse yourself in a Craigie album and not emerge elated.” Tune in to this episode to discover John’s unique perspective on nomad life as a DIY musician, hear his advice on how to pursue your true calling (and stick with it), learn what makes a great story and why humor is so important, thoughts on the craft of songwriting, and much more. If you have a passion for music, travel, and great storytelling you’ll love this episode with one of my all-time favorite artists. After listening be sure to check out John’s last album “Asterisk The Universe” and feel free to share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Differences in Touring In America vs. Europe Nomadic Touring: Living In A Van How Nomadic Life Can Aid In Following Your Dreams Lessons Learned From DIYing Your Life & Hustle Creating A Legacy & Learning From Your Artistic Ancestors What Makes A Great Story The Intersection Of Travel & Music How Quarantine Life Affected John Song Writing During The Last Year & What It Means To John Duality Of Being An Artist/Musician: Balancing The Ego Is There A Spiritual Element To Song Writing Why Humor Should Be Found Everywhere Especially In Music Finding Your Confidence While Also Finding Your Sense Of Realism: Your Purpose What Is The Definition Of Success & The Existential Crisis Asterisk The Universe & Nomads And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Wildly Goods w/ promo code Travel10 - Today's Sponsor Find John on his website Follow John on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Listen to John on Apple | Spotify Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? How A Year Of Travel Can Change Your Life: One Band’s Story The Power Of Never Giving Up With Andy Frasco Ireland: Travel, Music, & History w/ Garvan Rushe Experimental Travel & Music All Things Travel w/ Sebastian Modak

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0:00.0	Don't ask me if I miss my bed.
0:03.0	Why the hell would I miss my bed?
0:16.0	This world had got a lot of beds and I don't mind trying to walk Some are full of sadness
0:23.8	Some ain't got no blankets
0:26.5	But some are like heaven
0:28.9	Honey more than I could ever
0:30.9	For this I've been
0:32.7	Rainey long
0:34.2	And I keep on
0:35.6	Go
0:36.1	That's an incredible track Off of John Craigie's new album.
0:40.9	That one is called Don't Ask, and this is something I've wanted to say for a long time.
0:47.1	We've got him on the show today.
0:48.5	I've been wanting to have this guy on the show since I started the show,
0:52.3	and I first called his music back in 2010.
0:55.1	We talk about that in this interview and we talk about his life as a DIY musician kind of booking everything
1:01.5	for himself and living nomadically in his van at the beginning of his career and what that was
1:08.4	like, what he learned from that experience and why the USA specifically is
1:14.5	set up in many ways for that type of nomadic lifestyle.
1:20.6	We talk about pursuing your art, whatever that is, this idea of thinking you are good
1:25.9	enough to be doing it without necessarily expecting everyone
1:29.6	else to think the same thing. Of course, we get into songwriting and the intersection of
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