![]() ![]() ![]() WQHS: How is it different being a solo performer versus being in your band Megafaun? Guitar I’m less familiar with, but at the same time I can stand up and walk around and interact with people. I’m most comfortable playing piano live – I can close my eyes and dive in. I’ve performed on piano since I was 4 so I’m very used to that. WQHS: You’re a banjoist, pianist, and singer – what’s your favorite instrument to play and perform with? “Sitting on a Fence” is a great one because it brings together some twang, some punk, some soul, humility, and just a little bit of bravado in one five-minute time period. There’s a lot of Louisiana shuffle influences: a lot of the grooves that we play are based in some kind of swing or shuffle or something that’s very much an American tradition, and we try to celebrate that. ![]() All that stuff comes together in a great way that is filtered through this Southern music blend. To me, it’s the centerpiece of the record it contains my best efforts to date of songwriting, composition, sound, and arrangement. PC: I would say that “Great Tide” is a really great song. WQHS: You just released your debut solo album Southland Mission – can you highlight a few tracks that really represent your sound? I’m someone who just seeks to join people together in celebrating that music. Phil Cook: I’m just a huge fan of the music that is grown and developed out of this country and all of its roots and branches. WQHS: How would you describe yourself to listeners who aren’t familiar with your music? Check out what he had to say, and catch his live show on April 5 at Boot and Saddle at 9PM. Last week, WQHS chatted with Phil Cook – singer-songwriter, banjoist, and musician – about his solo tour and debut solo album, Southland Mission. ![]()
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