This week I am talking with Benjamin and Kassie Wilson of the Americana duo Goldpine. Formerly called My One and Only, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, raucous, and relevant all wrapped into one package as they tour the U.S. playing for audiences large and small. We are discussing changing band names and how it affects you, starting over from an audience perspective and The process of booking shows as an indie artist.

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In this episode we discuss:

*Changing band names and how it affects you. *Starting over from an audience perspective. *Starting from zero. *The benefits of going to school for audio engineering. *The process of booking shows as an indie artist. *How to create a great booking email. *Being persistent in booking. *Make an excel spreadsheet to keep track of booking. *How far out to book a tour. *Getting into the house concert circuit. *How to play downtown Broadway in Nashville and use it to your advantage. *Don’t let “NO” control you. *www.goldpinemusic.com

BIO: Americana act Goldpine was built by married couple Benjamin and Kassie Wilson (formerly called “My One and Only”). From festivals like 30A Songwriting Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to listening rooms throughout the United States, Goldpine has been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo’s bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting. Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, raucous, and relevant all wrapped into one. Touring since 2015, they have been lessening the gap between music and the audience by disclosing their stories behind the lyrics at every venue along the way.