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
As soon as I could talk, I was bellowing at the top of my lungs. My parents couldn't get over how weird I sounded - like an old man when I was just a toddler! But no one was gonna shut me up. Valerie June bellowgonnalung 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 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 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
I don't care if you're Muslim or Christian or Buddhist or whatever your religion is, when you listen to a spiritual song and you really open your heart, you can feel it. You can feel the message of it. Just a simple story. Valerie June buddhistcarechristian 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