I was working like a dog as a housekeeper, barista, nanny, cook, so I could save enough money to really sit with my instruments. Whenever I had 20 minutes, I would practice a new chord or write a new verse. Valerie June baristachordcook share on social
I paid my dues. I have crawled to gigs. I have served people coffee. I worked hard selling all these records out the back of my car. Girl, I'm ready to sell one the real way now. Valerie June backcarcoffee Change image and share on social
When I first moved to New York, I was still returning to Tennessee every few months to perform. Valerie June monthmoveperform Change image and share on social
I don't marry bandmates just to go marrying bandmates. Valerie June bandmatesmarry Change image and share on social
My music confuses people because they think I will sound a certain way because I look a certain way with the dreads. Valerie June confusedreadmusic Change image and share on social
I like performing live more than anything. I get a little bit afraid in the studio. Valerie June afraidbitelive Change image and share on social
I am always excited about playing in front of live audiences because I really enjoy it, for the most part. Valerie June audienceenjoyexcite Change image and share on social
Amalgamation is a good word that I like to use - musically and in every way. Valerie June amalgamationgoodmusically Change image and share on social
Saturdays are set for antique shops. Williamsburg in Brooklyn has some good ones. I get in there and start meddling around with dusty boxes and rickety, worn-in stuff. I like it when I find something with someone else's name on it. Valerie June antiqueboxbrooklyn share on social
I met PJ Harvey when I was in England, and the first thing I want to do when I meet a songwriter I admire is to ask them how do they receive songs. Valerie June admireenglandharvey Change image and share on social
