Author Archives: Paula

All good things must come to an end, even Girlyman mini-tours. The band, their 7 string-instruments, drum kit, hardware, cymbals, tambourine, djembe, and pimped-out accordion are well on their way back to Atlanta by now. Just a quick post to … Continue reading →

As they wrap up the tour and head home to start work on their new album, Girlyman answers your questions on touring, the song they love playing most, and more. Q: How many instruments do you bring on tour? According … Continue reading →

Ty took these on Friday night at the Cain Park show in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

So we’re three days in, and I’m learning pretty quickly that touring is 15% rockstar, 85% driving. I’ve been driving in my car behind the van, sort of Mama duck/duckling style…let me tell you, these guys do a lot of … Continue reading →

Back in its heyday, Van Halen insisted the venues they played at provided a bowl of M&M’s – no brown ones. But all Girlyman really wants is a good mirror. Doris told me yesterday: “A mirror. That’s all we ask … Continue reading →

Met up with the band at Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta, Ohio, two hours before tonight’s show. At the two-hour mark, Girlyman’s minds are on dinner and soundchecking. Not necessarily in that order of importance. Though dinner came first: in … Continue reading →

How do you pack for a Girlyman tour? Jack Kerouac had a dream of a certain kind of road trip, and all he needed to bring it to life was three weeks and a roll of teletype paper. And those … Continue reading →