154: Andrew Leahey

On Episode 154, I am joined by Andrew Leahey. Leahey is a singer-songwriter--frontman of the open road highway rock band Andrew Leahey & The Homestead--lead guitarist for country artist Elizabeth Cook (among others), and a writer and music journalist. That's all helped Leahey become one of the most well-balanced and nuanced thinkers and writers in the "Americana" world. In many respects, having a variety of roles has made Leahey more informed when approaching the others. In other words, his songwriting has made him a better, more understanding journalist, and how being a journalist has made him a better writer in general. 

During this conversation, we discuss these various roles and them all in order, how he's blended his love for power-pop and the anthemic nature of Heartland Rock, how he's embraced the virtual show in 2020, and why playing upwards of 300 covers this past year has made him a better guitarist and solo artist, playing with Elizabeth Cook and recording her latest album, the excellent 2020 effort Aftermath, and how he approaches music journalism.

This episode's presenting partner is Desert Door Texas Sotol. In addition, this episode is sponsored by The Blue Light Live and Hot Damn Coffee.

Interview Transcript

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