Small Chucks joins me in the studio for an amazing convo! Small Chucks is the moniker for Sarah Trabue’s banjo folk music. This was also the first banjo we had on the show! Sarah and I originally met at a Brooklyn open mic earlier in the year. Once I heard her honest lyrics and gentle voice, I knew I wanted to have her on Shay & The Good People! I loved getting to know Sarah in this interview and am so grateful that she shared her heart with us.
TW: suicide
In this ep, we talk about:
Taking the Greyhound bus to NYC to play shows while in high school (she’s braver than me!!).
Sip n’ Sea! Working at National Geographic was her first job in the Big Apple!
How whales and dolphins are related to music and songwriting.
Sarah’s experience building her community in Brooklyn. The music scene’s sense of care may not always be obvious, but it is there if you’re looking for it.
Gratitude practices.
Sarah’s rough year and how she’s been navigating life since.
What does New Year’s Day even mean!?!?!?!
How to expand your capacity for joy.
The origin story of the stage name “Small Chucks”.
Small Chucks played on the February 14th, 2023 show of Shay & The Good People.
Songs in the episode by Small Chucks:
“Who Owns My Time”
“Whodunit Complex”
“Glad”
Listen to more music by Small Chucks: Bandcamp | YouTube
Come out and see us live! Shay & The Good People happens monthly at Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY). The music starts at 8:30 pm!
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Guest - Small Chucks: @smallchucks
Host - Shayna Blass: @shaynablass
Pod edits + mastering by Irving Gadoury: @irvingg_recording
Episode recorded at New Daydream Media: @newdaydreammedia