Welcome Jeremy:
We’re joined on the Starline by a man of many talents. He’s been a storyteller, tour manager, songwriter… he just “GIT ‘ER Done” especially his album “The Way Back”. On the road and heading to a town near you we welcome Jeremy McComb.
Jeremy, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Dad, husband on the road more than you are at home. Family is travelling with you during the summer. How important is having them there with you while you can?
How do you balance family and recording “The Way Back”?
What makes writing so much easier at home and where are you the most creative?
Six generations of music in your family. How has the influence from your family helped and hurt you?
With that being said, do you feel those missed opportunities help you in a different way living on the road and you gained something that you wouldn’t have found in a classroom?
So where does “Back Before I Knew Ya” fit in?
When they come see Jeremy McComb in concert, what should people expect?
Which song of yours touches you on a level that no one can understand?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Top 3 country musicians of all time?
2. First guitar you ever owned and do you still have it?
3. Favorite place in the Northwest?
4. First tattoo you got was of what?
5. Last TV series you binge watched?
6. Favorite action movie hero?
7. Do you bite your nails?
8. Who was your first celebrity crush on and you can’t say your wife?
The Back Half with Jeremy McComb:
Nashville North was the place where you got your music career started. How is it a musical center for you?
How did you meet your wife Kourtney and when did you know she was the one?
You are a dad of a rescue dog Montana. Why are dogs important to you?
Who are the musicians that you listened to growing up that molded the way you are as a musician today?
On the road for over 180 days a year, what’s the one thing only you know how to do right when you get home?
How did the pandemic help or hurt your writing?
13 Steps is one of my favorite of your songs…how easy is storytelling for you?
Who is the one person that you dream of working with?
What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
Where can people find more information on you and your tour?
Where can people find you online?
One Big Question:
Where are you on “The Way Back” and when will you know you are there?
The Wrap:
Influenced by the Irish Rovers, picked up his wife at a radio station and he bites his nails. “The Way Back” is his latest album. Jeremy McComb is on road to a city to you. Thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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