On the Precipice: A Chat with Certainly So; They're Ready to Take Next Step

Certainly So on Vulnerable Songwriting, Side Hustles, and the Leap Toward Full-Time Music | Curious Goldfish On Curious Goldfish, host Jason English talks with Certainly So (Colby, Tanner, Zach, and Chase) about their natural, unboxed Southern-influenced sound, rooted in Alabama and Mississippi and shaped by early church and youth-group band experiences. They discuss preparing a tight 30-minute “bangers” set for Bourbon & Beyond—one of their biggest festival slots yet—along with past gigs like Shaky Knees, and how their momentum (including growing Spotify listeners) has come faster than expected. The band explains how their songwriting evolved from primarily Colby and Tanner to more full-band co-writes, including a Joshua Tree writing trip, and how their melancholy “Indigo” roots led them to add more upbeat live energy. They also cover the financial realities of side jobs, touring’s strain on dating and relationships, personal curiosities, and the episode closes with performances of “Alabama Blues” and “Foreign Ties.” 00:00 Chasing the Magic Moment 00:36 Podcast Intro and Report 01:52 Meet Certainly So 03:46 30A Festival First Impressions 04:51 Big Festival Prep 06:44 Who They Want to See 07:35 Band Origins in Starkville 09:13 Starkville Culture and Late Nights 10:07 Southern Roots and Church Bands 12:10 Songwriting Process and What’s Next 16:12 Band Growth Metrics 17:07 Going Full Time 18:11 Festival Goals Ahead 18:45 Childhood Band Memories 21:11 Dating On The Road 23:26 Tour Life Reality Check 25:08 Curiosity Rapid Fire 29:22 Wrap Up And Live Song 🎙️ Welcome to Curious Goldfish! Curious Goldfish is a podcast community where music and curiosity come together through meaningful conversations with the music makers of our world. It’s a music podcast about more than music, inspired by Ted Lasso. Hosted by Jason English, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and inspirations behind some of the most captivating voices in Americana, rock, folk, country, and bluegrass. Whether it’s Grammy winners, rising stars, or undiscovered gems, we explore the creative journey, personal transformation, and the impact of place and purpose on art. 📌 Subscribe & Join the Conversation! Hit the subscribe button and don't forget to tap the bell so you never miss an episode. 🌐 Website: https://curiousgoldfish.com 🪕Redstoolsessions Backyard Listening Room 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple/All Platforms: 📸 Instagram:   / curiousgoldfishpodcast   📘 Facebook:   / thecuriousgoldfish   🐦 Twitter/X:   / curiosity_fish   📹 TikTok:   / curiousgoldfishpodcast   🌌 Bluesky: https://curiousgoldfishpod.bsky.social 💬 Drop a comment below – who would you love to see featured next? 📬 Stay curious – subscribe to our newsletter! Don’t miss exclusive artist insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated playlists. Sign up for Chords of Curiosity at https://curiousgoldfish.com! 💼 Support the Show with Our Favorite Tools 🎙️ Podcast Hosting via Captivate: https://fas.st/t/JtdpvPX6 🌐 Website Powered by PodcastPage.IO: https://podcastpage.io?via=jason38 📱 Social Media Made Simple with OnlySocial: https://onlysocial.io/?ref=curiousgol... #CuriousGoldfish #AmericanaMusic #SongwriterStories #Podcast #ChordsOfCuriosity #AffiliateLinks