If elected, Tim Kaine will be the most music-savvy VP in American history. He plays blues harmonica, and he's an obsessive listener who keeps up with new artists (current indie fave: Lucy Dacus).

“There’s more progress to achieve, but we keep moving forward,” Kaine said. The Virginia senator, a huge music fan, also applauded Pusha T’s talents. “I’m so impressed with not only ...

Then, after talking about their mutual taste in music, Kaine told Bopst: “Oh, the Replacements are one of my favorite bands” and called Let It Be one of his favorite albums. “It was very ...

They’re united by music. This shows Kaine is expert at group dynamics, able to understand when he should play his role as a sideman, wait his turn and play only as long as he is expected to.

“Dave’s got a full-service senator,” says Kaine, referring to his band membership. “I can help him get a pothole in his street fixed, or I can come be part of his music.” Hitting the ...

Before his convention speech, Holton said Kaine kept the atmosphere backstage loose, even playing music by The Who, Peter Gabriel and other favorite artists. “Getting psyched up for the speech ...