Ep. 89 - Less About the Individual Song; More About the Brand w/ Mike Ethan Messick

Mike Ethan Messick, quite frankly, is among the very best Texas singer-songwriters and that's saying something. He has quietly released three albums in the last decade plus - "Bootlegger's Turn," "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday ," and his latest, "How Close We Came." We were happy to have Mike join us this episode to discuss his latest project and his experiences coming up in the Texas A&M music culture in the late 90's & early aughts that gave us Roger Creager, Granger Smith and so many more talented singer-songwriters. We also discussed how streaming, social media and changes in recording technology have impacted Texas music, continuing a popular theme on Hooks & Runs - how different generations consume and relate to music.Mike Ethan Messick on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon. Check It Out:Andrew: Excused AbsenceRex: Riot is coming to San Antonio!Mike Ethan Messick: David Touchton, "Wishing Well" (review), and Joe Tidwell, "Live at the Redbird" (review)Craig: Beach House, "Once Twice Melody," a 2-CD album released on February 18. Hooks & Runs Website, Twitter, BuzzsproutCraig Estlinbaum on TwitterAndrew Eckhoff on Playfire (dead link)Rex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on FacebookOpening music: "What It Is" by Mike Ethan Messick from the album "How Close We Came." Closing music: "Blue on Blue" by Mike Ethan Messick from the album "How Close We Came." The music for this episode is used with the artist's permission -- all right are reserved to him.This podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2022, all rights reserved.