Sometimes “Hey! You with the hat!” is preferable to a verbal butchering of one’s name, and few people can attest to this sentiment better than musician and writer Teague Alexy. The San Francisco-born Roots/Americana artist was given a unique name by his parents, and he certainly has used his name to gain an equally unique perspective of the world around him.

Beginning with stories of mispronunciations and classroom giggles at his uncommon handle, Teague shares a colorful narrative of his path to becoming a musician. He explains the power that a guitar wields and the importance he places on strong lyrical content. With an insatiable thirst to spread his music, Teague details his travels with his brother in their duo, The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank.

So get comfortable as you listen to an excellent story teller shares his insights about music, art, and life. Even if you don’t know how to pronounce his name, Teague Alexy is a person certainly worth knowing.

–JB