Nashville Demystified: Anthony Simpkins of GemsOnVHS
“Anthony Simpkins is the creator of GemsOnVHS. He is a Musicologist and documentarian. Early in their careers, he has captured intimate performances by Lost Dog Street Band, Matt Heckler, Erin Rae, Casper Allen, Sierra Ferrell, and more. We talk about genre, curation and how he goes about finding the artists he documents on his popular YouTube channel”
The Abstract Episode 7: Chronicling DIY Americana with Anthony Simpkins of GemsonVHS
“Our guest is Anthony Simpkins; a videographer, modern day music historian, and the man behind Gems on VHS. The acclaimed Nashville-based Youtube channel features raw live performances from Americana/Roots songwriters. Inspired by the legacy of Alan Lomax's, Simpkins work has spotlighted rising artists who are defining a new brand of country music, for a new generation.”
The Slow Drag Has a Podcast, Too: Anthony Simpkins
“Anthony Simpkins is a local and international folk hero, not for the music he makes, but rather the music he celebrates. For 7 years, he’s been running Gems on VHS, a youtube channel dedicated to bringing you high-quality video content featuring obscure talent. “
*if you’re looking for professional video/photo services, check out 5Folds Creative