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Traveling musician and songwriter Charles Ellsworth catches up with fellow "Dirtbags" about what a life in motion is like. Dedicated to the folks pursuing a more unique lifestyle whether through vocation, art, or both, Charles takes his experience of years on the road to get the scoop on what first inspired their pursuit, what sustains it, and what pitfalls other travelers might want to avoid. New Episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support

A Dirtbag's Guide To Life On The Road A Dirtbag's Guide

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Traveling musician and songwriter Charles Ellsworth catches up with fellow "Dirtbags" about what a life in motion is like. Dedicated to the folks pursuing a more unique lifestyle whether through vocation, art, or both, Charles takes his experience of years on the road to get the scoop on what first inspired their pursuit, what sustains it, and what pitfalls other travelers might want to avoid. New Episodes every other week. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support

    Clipper Arnold of Red Tank

    Clipper Arnold of Red Tank

    Hell yes! I'm really stoked I'm getting this episode uploaded in time and even though it's kind of late at night, I really enjoyed editing this episode. Clipper and I had a real genuine conversation that covered a whole lot of ground and I'm just stoked we were able to make it happen.

    At a certain point Clipper mentions some writing he did while on tour back in the day, and you can read that HERE!

    Listen to RED TANK!


    If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to PATREON. 

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    • 1 hr 49 min
    Columbia Jones

    Columbia Jones

    Columbia and I go back quite a ways and it seems kind of absurd to me that it's taken this long to get him on the podcast, but as I say in this interview at a time that makes even less sense than now, no use crying over spilled milk. I've always appreciated Columbia's work ethic and his songwriting and performing chops. if you get a chance to catch him live either with the band or solo, I highly suggest doing that!

    If you'd like to listen to Columbia's music you can do that here, or here.

    If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to www.patreon.com/charlesellsworth.

    Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandcamp.

    If you’d like to listen to some of my music, you can do that here:

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    • 48 min
    That Girl Tobi (Ashley Tobias of Gogol Bordello)

    That Girl Tobi (Ashley Tobias of Gogol Bordello)

    I don't know if I say this often enough, but I'm so lucky to be able to have these conversations with such interesting people! Tobi is no different. We immediately got along and started to build a rapport and from there it grew into a beautiful conversation about the ups and downs of a life pursuing your showbiz dreams. She's a force and I think you all will love this one!

    Listen to her music on Spotify and give her a follow on instagram!

    If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to www.patreon.com/charlesellsworth.

    Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandcamp!

    If you’d like to listen to some of my music, you can do that here:

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    Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and share A Dirtbag's Guide with your friends, family & fellow Dirtbags.


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains Returns

    Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains Returns

    What a TREAT! The homie Christoph Jesus of Crazy & The Brains sat down with me to talk about everything new that's happened since we spoke last year, and it's really been a lot! They did a month long tour supporting Gogol Bordello, Recorded a new album, and are about to head out on a string of headlining shows to kick off 2023. Very exciting stuff and always an absolute pleasure to sit down and kick it with Chris.

    Follow Crazy & The Brains on Instagram!

    Get tickets to their upcoming headlining show in Brooklyn at St. Vitus!

    Support the show directly at www.patreon.com/charlesellsworth.

    Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandcamp!

    If you’d like to listen to some of my music, you can do that here:

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    Apple Music

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    Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and share A Dirtbag's Guide with your friends, family & fellow Dirtbags.


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Juan M. Soria

    Juan M. Soria

    I consider this conversation to be one of my favorites from the podcast. Not that I could choose a favorite, but Juan's story is exactly the sort you want to hear every so often to remember that fortune favors the bold, and whenever you say Yes to something you open yourself up to infinite possibilities, when you say no you are limiting your opportunities. Go say yes with abandon, just don't be dumb about it.

    If you'd like to hear some of Juan's music you can check out his Spotify.

    Be sure to follow Juan and his production company I Know We Should on Instagram.

    If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to www.patreon.com/charlesellsworth.

    Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandcamp!

    If you’d like to listen to some of my music, you can do that here:

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    Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and share A Dirtbag's Guide with your friends, family & fellow Dirtbags.


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    • 1 hr 51 min
    John Luther (Wonderhouse, The Haymarket Squares)

    John Luther (Wonderhouse, The Haymarket Squares)

    Happy New Year Dirtbags! Welcome to 2023, I hope that you're feeling good after the Holidays and you are feeling good going into a New Year. I'm doing my best not to spiral out and doing that by trying to keep busy, so getting the Podcast started back up seemed like a really good idea.

    This week we've got a really special episode with my friend John Luther. He's a wonderful songwriter and musician from Ohio, based in Philadelphia and he spent a good amount of time in Arizona playing in circles that my circle sometimes overlapped. Our paths first crossed this last summer when our bands played together here in Brooklyn and we immediately became friends. I'm so glad he agreeed to do the podcast and I'm sure you all will really enjoy it!

    Find out more about John Luther on his Instagram

    If you’d like to support our show directly please head on over to Patreon.

    Buy a record, or a t-shirt, or a hoodie at Bandcamp

    If you’d like to listen to some of my music, you can do that here:

    Spotify

    Apple Music

    YouTube

    Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and share A Dirtbag's Guide with your friends, family & fellow Dirtbags.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adirtbagsguide/support

    • 1 hr 59 min

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