Sugarcane Jane Interview

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At age seven, a stranger's plastic guitar vibrated Anthony Crawford's soul, setting him on a path to never work a day.

This episode of Americana Music Profiles features an interview with the duo Sugarcane Jane, Anthony Crawford and Savannah Lee. Host Greg Tutwiler introduces them as a duo from Loxley, Alabama, praised by the Washington Times as one of the best since Johnny and June. Anthony begins by sharing a childhood story about receiving a Mickey Mouse guitar at age seven, which sparked his lifelong passion for music. He explains how he chose music over a scrap metal job as a teenager, viewing it as a path to never 'work' a day. Anthony reflects on the musician's life as having no security, likening it to surfing a wave. He details his professional history, starting with Neil Young in 1982, including stints with Neil and the Shocking Pinks, contributions to the Trans album, and the Heart of Gold movie at the Ryman Auditorium. He also mentions working with Steve Winwood during the 'Back in the High Life' era and Dwight Yoakam after meeting producer Pete Anderson through basketball. Savannah describes how they met in Nashville at Deep Field Studio, where Anthony recorded, and were friends for about seven years before collaborating musically and personally. They discuss their strong connection, being together constantly, and finding happiness over financial success. The conversation shifts to their new album, 'On a Mission', set for release on March 1st. Anthony reveals that many songs are from his past, rediscovered on old DAT tapes, with tracks like 'Try to Make It Look Like Me', 'Burn', and 'On a Mission' being newly recorded. He notes influences from artists like Neil Young and uses vintage equipment to capture a 70s/80s vibe. Savannah shares her excitement upon first hearing these songs. They talk about supporting the album with a video for 'Burn', colored vinyl release around Record Store Day, and cassette tapes. Tour plans include the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley, California, on May 24th, with spontaneous travel along the coast. The episode concludes with Greg thanking them and promoting their website, sugarcanejane.com, for streaming and purchases.

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A warm Nashville-rooted conversation about music, partnership, and the bond between Savannah and Anthony.

Sugarcane Jane Interview centers on Savannah and Anthony's musical and personal partnership, tracing it back to Nashville studio work and the small-room circuit around it.

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You can trace a Nashville connection from studio work and small rooms to music, love, and three kids later.

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