This week Bernie chats with Cid Gardner, co-owner of Backline Music Hall in Tupelo, Mississippi. They talk about his years as an Upstaging truck driver, the intensity of life on the road, and his lifelong connection to music. Cid shares stories from his trucking days, opening DIY venues, and building a home for live music and community events. They also discuss Smokey and the Bandit, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Javier Escovedo, and the road-dog spirit that never really goes away.

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