Q & A with Dierks Bentley
Last updated: 4/10/08 at 7:47 PM CST Section: PS
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Q. Everyone is curious, why did you cut your hair?
A. I was ready for a change, just wanted to look at a different face in the mirror for a while, so I decided get a haircut.
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Q. What is it like to perform in the Midwest, opposed to larger cities as a country artist?
A. We have a lot of fans in the Midwest. We're lucky enough to travel all over the place and do well everywhere we go., but the Midwest has a lot of country music fans. Between Mo., Ill. and Ind., we've built our fan base by just playing one show at time.
Q. Which of your songs do you identify with most?
A. Every song is kind of autobiographical. Some days I relate with "Long Trip Along," which is more of a love song or spiritual song, and some days I relate more to "Lot of Leavin'" or "Free and Easy," which are more about being on the road and having fun. Different days strike me differently.
Q. Where do you draw inspiration from for your songs?
A. I think about different relationships that didn't work out, the good and bad things in life and love.
Q. What is your favorite song to perform?
A. "Free and Easy" is fairly new, it's been out for a little over a year and it gets such a big response, so I'd say it's the most fun to sing every night.
Q. When you aren't traveling, what do you like to do?
A. I play center for a men's hockey team once a week with regular dudes from here. It's a little bit of release. Also, I like going to lake or going out in the woods, anything outside.
Q. What do your teammates think about you being a country performer?
A. They aren't really big country fans but once they find out what I do they think it's cool, but they are pretty chill about it.
Q. Does your dog Jake go on tour with you?
A. Wherever I go, Jake goes. He's a good dog; I've had him for about eight years.
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