We like to keep it local here at Ghettoblaster, which is why, every so often, we go out and talk to our favorite artists about their hometown and the things they love (or hate) about it.

Sam Quinn is a folk artist from Knoxville, Tennessee who has a lot of great things to say about his hometown. (You might remember him from his last creative endeavor, The Everybodyfields.) It’s clear that he takes every moment that he’s not making dark, mournful Americana to explore the great city of Knoxville. Read on to hear about the best local Mexican joint, why it’s okay to listen to Gavin Rossdale sometimes, and what the hell that giant golden ball downtown Knoxville is all about.

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