Instructions
In response to the Grain Thief and Brad Paul MCCS Interviews, plus the “Behind the Scenes – The making of “Gasoline” video (embedded below), write a short essay that addresses both parts of the following prompt:
Part I.
What, for you, were the biggest take-aways from the Grain Thief interview? From the Brad Paul interview? Why is Brad Paul a significant figure within the Americana music community? What is the connection between Grain Thief and Brad Paul?
Part II.
How did these interviews help to inform your understanding of what might make Boston Americana unique (as opposed to Nashville Americana, or Americana music more generally)?
and/or
How did these interviews help you to better understand the current state of Americana Music and the music industry?