I have been the music maven on-the-move for quite some time now, covering music festivals all over the country for almost a decade. I have mastered what “gear” to wear in 106-degree temps in San Antonio in July, I could write an addendum for Emily Post on tour bus bathroom etiquette, and I can ninja-navigate rest stops offering staggering smoked dried meat selections; get the salt & vinegar ostrich jerky. I got you.

From jerky to jams, I am writing you from the road as I kick off this season’s summer sounds by strapping on my boots and hitting the Coachella valley to hang with some cowboys for Stagecoach, one of the biggest festivals in country music. I am the host of the sole television broadcast which airs on Mark Cuban‘s new channel, AXS , where you’ll see more live music coverage than any other network. So stick with me this summer for all of your music fest facts…but hopefully it won’t be too sticky. That 106-degree temp thing is overrated.