Dave Kennedy is a renowned guitarist, but he is a storyteller above all else, and it’s easy to see why, even in his business venture James Coffee. His songs paint a cinematic portrait of America as his characters journey through love, heartbreak, humor, sin, redemption, revenge, and perhaps even a few of the songwriter’s own footsteps along the way. A founding. member of Angels. &. Airwaves, Dave is also known for his work as one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters and artists, and why artists like Travis Tritt, Riley Green, Whiskey Myers, Drake White, Larry Fleet, and others have worked with him over the years. Hot off the heels of a tour with The Steel Woods, Dave sits down with Chats and Tatts host Aaron Della Vedova for an in-depth look into life as a musician as well as entrepreneurship and how personal circumstances and timing can play a significant role in starting a business. Dave shares his experience starting a coffee business when he was younger and had fewer responsibilities, allowing him to take risks and sleep on couches, emphasizing that passion and creativity can be more important than having a traditional business plan. In addition, the episode touches on the importance of having a challenge or creative project to stay motivated to combat mental health issues. Dave shares his experience of going through a period of depression when he attempted to take a break from work after COVID-19. He discovered that he needs a challenge or a creative project to stay engaged and motivated and the importance of finding something that interests and excites him to work on, as creative work can be a source of fulfillment and motivation. Aaron and Dave also get into a conversation about UFOs, plant medicine, and animal cruelty in the coffee industry. This. is a deep convo you don't want to miss.   What we chat about:   [00:00:09] Hardcore punk music. [00:03:53] Need for a creative project. [00:07:41] Scary experiences in tattooing. [00:09:20] Tattoo culture and subculture. [00:13:44] The purpose of hardcore. [00:15:09] Transition from punk rock. [00:18:08] Pursuing different music genres. [00:23:18] Belief in extraterrestrial life. [00:27:06] UFO documents released by Pentagon. [00:27:58] Tom DeLonge's validation. [00:30:56] UFO Documentary in Brazil. [00:33:47] The challenges of touring. [00:37:11] Achieving a higher level. [00:40:05] Psychedelics as plant medicine. [00:43:14] Living drug-free. [00:46:54] Refraining from processed sugar. [00:50:23] Becoming an entrepreneur. [00:53:41] Coffee as a passion project. [00:57:36] The evolution of coffee. [00:58:50] Coffee: simple yet complex. [01:01:53] Animal abuse in coffee industry. [01:05:25] Coffee and productivity. [01:09:43] Caffeine in yerba mate. [01:10:29] Coffee and health. [01:16:09] Starting a business without plans. [ [01:22:17] Tattooing and priorities. [01:25:09] Business advice and startups.   Connect with Dave:  Daves website: https://davekennedymusic.com/#home James Coffee: https://jamescoffeeco.com/   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com