Does alternative country bridge generation gaps?
Doe: Definitely. Neko Case and Wilco are two that come to mind that have great appeal. Neko and Wilco sell out big shows. It’s not just a 500-seat club—they’re selling 5,000-seat auditoriums. That’s really great. That’s why I don’t think it’s bad to have a title or a genre, like Americana, because it identifies [the music]. C&I: You continue to work as an actor. Have you done any westerns? Doe: The closest thing for me was Wyatt Earp—I did a little cameo. I would love to do more. For anybody who reads this: I can ride a horse and shoot a gun. I ride horses fairly regularly. C&I: When people go country, they usually migrate to Nashville or Austin. But you’ve remained in Los Angeles. Does L.A. have an overlooked country soul? Doe: I think Nashville has so much to offer—so many people to play with—that it’s difficult to find your way. You can get overwhelmed. I don’t really know Austin. Bakersfield and Los Angeles have made great contributions to the way country music sounds now, or shoul
