Whats changed with Rusted Root? What kind of sound can we expect this tour?
Well we’re going to really strip it down, sort of like how we used to do it back in the old days. Like, back in 1992, when we didn’t have a percussionist yet, and we didn’t have a keyboard player yet…and we’re just gonna go out, and strip it down, and you’re going to hear a lot of acoustic guitar and a lot of Johnny B (Buynak) playing flute and guitar. Yeah, the addition of the flute in your songs is really cool. Is there an instrument he [Buynak] doesn’t play? (laughs) No…I’d have to think about that. Word is you’re planning on releasing a live CD and DVD of the tour after it’s over? Well we’re working on it, but it’s not done yet. There aren’t definite plans, but we’re pretty sure it’s going to happen. You recently parted ways with Island Records earlier this year. How’s it been so far to be out on your own without a label? Oh, it feels great. It’s really liberating, and exciting, ’cause we can do a lot more. You know, be more creative with what we have. Do you find it easier to
