About this episode

Sally Boy discusses his musical journey from Philly to New York, his influences, and the realities of life as a touring musician.

Sally Boy is a musician based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving From Philly to New York (01:07) Growing Up in a Musical Family (02:06) Discovering Guitar Through John Mayer (04:05) Blues Obsession and Early Guitar Practice (05:46) Piano vs Guitar Learning Curves (07:30) Singing, Musical Theater, and Early Training (09:47) College Music Theory Frustrations (11:42) First Live Performances and Validation (13:22) Forming Bluebird and Philly Recognition (15:55) The Missed Record Deal Regret (19:03) Creating Sally Boy and Signing Deals (21:29) Moving to New York and Early Touring (24:02) Finding Community in New York’s Music Scene (26:58) Why Musicians Meet at the Bar (29:08) The Reality of Life on Tour (32:15) Touring, Boredom, and Mental Health (34:46) ADHD, Routine, and Creative Habits (36:02) New York vs Los Angeles and Defining Success

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