The Austin Based Soul of Mingo Fishtrap–Roger Blevins Jr




The Unstarving Musician show

Summary: Singer Songwriter Roger Blevins Jr of Austin based Mingo Fishtrap grew up listening to R&B, soul, funk, metal, hip-hop, and a little rock, but his band is known for the sound of Texas soul. In this episode Roger and I discuss his songwriting accountability group, reflections on lessons learned in music school at the University of North Texas, where he sees so many artists struggle, immersion in the lucrative festival market, and how he's created a long running and sustainable band in Mingo Fishtrap.