Have a Good Time, All the Time | Tuesday String Band (Gage Carter, Ryan Hanson, Mason Akers)

This conversation explores the musical journeys of the Tuesday String Band members, their diverse backgrounds, and the collaborative spirit that drives their bluegrass music and above all their focus on the importance of community.Tuesday String Band is a bluegrass trio of young music professionals who met through the music program at Western Oregon University. They perform more than 200 shows a year, entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, witty banter, and string band versions of music from a wide variety of styles.Gage Carter: guitar; social media managerRyan Hanson: mandolin; booking managerMason Akers: bass; community outreachtuesdaystringband.comSocials: @tuesdaystringbandListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RxPANEzSbSafF0ZLJdCNN?si=7IbSO3Q7R32ckesl7z4o7gWestern Oregon University music program: - - Department of Music – Enjoy a Career in Music or Music EducationMonmouth Monthly Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5JkPlobDvVoMpRww0Z4Jnc?si=AcbgR_ADS82YKuW1mswlfwLocal bluegrass jams: Marys River GrangeVenues & Cooperative Projects:Gilgamesh Brewing in Independence (Tuesday standing residency)The Barn at Hickory Station in AlbanyThoughts and Gifts Project (Monmouth)Mason’s post-punk indie rock band:Von Mono: https://www.instagram.com/von_mono?igsh=bXo2ZXUxcDU5bzZ5Album drops Sept 2025Other music pieces to check out:“Vespertine Formations” - marimba quartet and WOU dance performance“Living Room Music” by John Cage“Straightjacket”Mark ApplebaumArtists worth checking out:Hank Williams, Sr.Ernest TubbHank ThompsonJimmy BuffettWoody GuthrieLeft Over SalmonInfamous String DustersRailroad EarthKitchen DwellersPhotographer Mark Svendsen’s work has been featured in various galleries in Oregon. Check out his incredible work here … https://www.osulittlegallery.com/mark-svendsenHair by Evlalia: www.hairbyevlalia.comWhat did you think of the episode? I’d love to hear... your feedback fuels our conversations!Follow on Socials: @thisisemotionart for updates & community chats.Email Me: [email protected] – Share stories or guest ideas!Partner with Us: Sponsor an episode to support our mission of creating connections through emotional/artistic exploration. Reach a lot of curious minds... details, rates, and sponsorship options: www.averycookgroup.comSubscribe, rate, and review this is emotionart on YouTube/Spotify/Apple to help us spread the word!