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Mary Gauthier Wasn’t ‘Supposed’ to Make It — But She Did It Anyway

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In this episode, Blake sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier for a deep, honest, and surprisingly gear-heavy chat. Mary didn’t pick up songwriting seriously until her mid-thirties—after years as a Boston-based chef, restaurant owner, and, as she puts it, a total mess. But once she got sober and started hitting open mics, everything changed.

They talk about her early love for Taylor guitars, her eventual obsession with the low-end growl of vintage Gibsons, and how she’s more about tone that serves the song than flashy technique. Mary shares the story behind her breakout song “I Drink,” explains why emotion always trumps complexity, and offers a masterclass in the art of getting doors to open in Nashville—even if you have to sneak in through a window.

You’ll also hear:

  • The connection between fear and fog (and how to burn both off)

  • What it's like to share a stage with John Prine, Emmylou Harris, and Lucinda Williams

  • Why you should never underestimate the power of a good crust (yes, pizza crust)

  • A crash course in humility, persistence, and the power of being kind

This one’s a gem. If you're a songwriter, storyteller, or just trying to figure out your path—hit play.

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The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577

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Manage episode 486526261 series 97197
Content provided by Blake Wyland & Sound Talent Media, Blake Wyland, and Sound Talent Media. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Blake Wyland & Sound Talent Media, Blake Wyland, and Sound Talent Media or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Blake sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier for a deep, honest, and surprisingly gear-heavy chat. Mary didn’t pick up songwriting seriously until her mid-thirties—after years as a Boston-based chef, restaurant owner, and, as she puts it, a total mess. But once she got sober and started hitting open mics, everything changed.

They talk about her early love for Taylor guitars, her eventual obsession with the low-end growl of vintage Gibsons, and how she’s more about tone that serves the song than flashy technique. Mary shares the story behind her breakout song “I Drink,” explains why emotion always trumps complexity, and offers a masterclass in the art of getting doors to open in Nashville—even if you have to sneak in through a window.

You’ll also hear:

  • The connection between fear and fog (and how to burn both off)

  • What it's like to share a stage with John Prine, Emmylou Harris, and Lucinda Williams

  • Why you should never underestimate the power of a good crust (yes, pizza crust)

  • A crash course in humility, persistence, and the power of being kind

This one’s a gem. If you're a songwriter, storyteller, or just trying to figure out your path—hit play.

Support The Show And Connect!

The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577

You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/reverb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/sweetwater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/stringjoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/distrokid

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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