In this short behind‑the‑scenes interview, guitarist Steven Whitfield and drum/guitar tech Jeremy Holland discuss their lifelong passion for music, the gritty realities of touring life, and the importance of teamwork on the road. Whitfield recounts how picking up a guitar as a child set his career path, while both speakers emphasize that every crew member pulls more than their assigned weight, often helping with tasks beyond their primary role. They highlight the authenticity of wearing Dickies workwear—not as a fashion statement but because they are genuinely working—contrasting public perceptions of their band’s image with their actual country‑rock identity. A brief lyrical snippet underscores the emotional coping mechanisms of life on tour, and the interview closes on a reflective note about the satisfaction of looking back on their accomplishments.
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When you're a little kid, you dream of doing all kinds of things, but as soon as I picked up a guitar, I knew that's what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, and I'm living my dream. It's tough out there on the road. You know, we're packed in a van. It's not an ideal, glamorous scenario, really, but we are doing what we have to do to make ends meet. I'm fortunate I've found guys that are just incredibly talented, but they're also team players, and they pull way more than their own weight. My name's Steven Whitfield. I play guitar for Kanan. My name's Jeremy Holland. I'm drum tech, guitar tech. I love being on the road. It's a lot of fun. It's a lot of work. You know, the biggest thing really is having a bunch of good, hardworking people out with you.
The challenges that we face.
Everybody knows their job, and everybody not only does that, but they look for other ways and opportunities that they can help in addition to what they're responsible for. It's important that everybody pulls together. We've had several comments, Kanan in the trailer helping us unload, and people can't believe it. I have a little saying. Teamwork makes the dream work. Of course, we love the Dickies brand.
Some people tell us we don't look like a country band at all. We look more like a punk rock band or a rock band.
We don't put on a front and put on work clothes just to look like we've been working. We're wearing our work clothes because we are working. Being on the road, it is a grind. It can wear you down. It can also make you come alive and feel great.
All my worries gonna bury 'em down in that hole in a bottle. Just hit the bartender, I'm gonna sink to the bottom and drink my way out. I'm gonna drink my way out. I'm gonna drink my way out.
You know, at the end of the day, we get to look back on what we've accomplished, and it's a good feeling.
