May 12, 2016

EPISODE 14: WILL OLDHAM ON DRAG CITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, & BEING BONNIE "PRINCE" BILLY

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Abraham talks with one of his all-time heroes, Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie “Prince” Billy, about the hard choices that make for a satisfying long-term music career.

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Selected links:

• The official Bonnie "Prince" Billy website.
• A very funny live onstage Will Oldham interview with Ian Svenonius.
• Abraham's two favorite Will Oldham records, "The Letting Go" and "Viva Last Blues".
• Before he began his music career, Will was a working actor.
• The film "This Must Be the Place", featuring music from Will.
• The alternate video for Kanye's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" features Zach Galifianakis and Will.
• Yes, that's Will as a police officer at the end of Chapter 15 of R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet" series.

Finally, Abraham's recent interview on WGN radio about Nerds On Tour and making a career as a musician.