These days, it's hard for a working musician to get by. People don't buy albums the way they once did, and it's hard to make money through live performances unless you're a big name act.  

Musician Eef Barzelay, formerly of the band Clem Snide, is touring and playing in home living rooms. He joins Take Two to talk about how the idea got started and what inspires his music these days.

Upcoming shows in the L.A. area:

• Friday at 8 p.m. in La Cañada
• Saturday at 8 p.m. in Los Angeles