D.T. Buffkin resides somewhere "between the AM country of yesteryear, the high, lonesome willow-whine of the ferociously stoned cosmic cowboy and the horny rambunctiousness of '70s Brit-blues-rock" a musical melange of sorts that can be found on his latest outing, Saturday Night Sunday Morning. Here, Buffkin succinctly answers his Essential 8 and talks the story behind his album's title, unique sources of inspiration, and more.
Did you have a musical mentor? If so, who was it and how did they influence you? All the good ones. Merle Haggard before he was rich, the Stones before they were disgustingly rich, Nina Simone at every point, Willie Nelson but especially ‘70s Willie, Tom Waits when he was hungry and inspired, Bessie Smith, The Pogues when Shane still wanted it, Lightnin’ Hopkins always, Willie Dixon because he’s our Mozart, Howlin’ Wolf, Captain Beefheart, fuckin’ Natalie Merchant. They have all meant it…or faked it really well. Is there a story behind your album’s title? Saturday night feels good and Sunday morning hurts. You sin and then you ask forgiveness… from your partner or God or yourself. Going up and coming down. The circle of life. Hakuna Matata. Where do you draw inspiration from when writing? Slutty moms. Prudish cheerleaders. Other radical lyricists. ‘90s radio country.
When/where do you do your best writing?
On the floor with a six pack. What’s the best advice you have ever gotten from another musician? Don’t give up. What’s the best advice to give to a musician just starting out? Give up. Do you have any touring tips? Get famous via the internet or blogs or some dumb shit like that so you don’t have to tour. Who would you love to collaborate with? Phil Spector. Keith Richards. Kurt Weill. Do you have a favorite gift from a fan? I don’t have any fans. Have you met any of your heroes? If so, how did it go? I locked eyes with Merle Haggard backstage at the last show he played in Texas before he died. It was right after he got off stage. He was sick and tired and on his way out. I’ll never forget it. True story. OFFICIAL SITE | SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK
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