HOOKED: Stories & Songs from Texas & Beyond with Susan Hickman

Breaking Down Barriers - With Seth Candan

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2499690/open_sms] Seth Candan joins Susan to share his journey from teenage country musician to Alvin City Council candidate, recounting performances with George Strait's drummer, unexpected Grammy adventures, and his signature swampy Texas sound. Seth's musical evolution intertwines with his personal story of fatherhood, revealing how stepping away from music at the height of his career led to unexpected opportunities through authentic connections and community involvement. • Starting music at 14 with George Strait's drummer on his first record • Nearly having Kenny Rogers record one of his songs • College station days playing at Shotzi's despite being underage • Building connections with artists like Whiskey Myers and Cody Johnson • Attending the Grammy Awards with Wayne Toups • Stepping away from touring at career peak to focus on fatherhood • Recent reconnection with music through chance opportunities • Current campaign for Alvin City Council leveraging connections to help hometown • Performances of original songs including "Angels Covered in Ash" and "Homemade Remedy" • Plans to release new music while balancing family and civic responsibilities Join us next Tuesday with Trent Cowie for more stories and songs from Texas and beyond.

Planting Seeds in a Savage Garden - With Chris Boise

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2499690/open_sms] We dive into the musical journey and pivotal moments that hook musicians for life with our debut guest, Chris Boise. • Chris shares how his father's musical career influenced his path from drummer to songwriter • The growth process of a musician requires brutal honesty from those closest to you • Learning to connect with an audience is harder than playing the actual songs • Playing at historic venues like the Arcada Theater creates unforgettable career moments • Having fans sing your original songs is a soul-lifting experience • When "no" from a venue owner simply means "not right now" • The songwriting process differs for everyone – Chris typically starts with music before lyrics • Emotional songs like "Answer the Call" can meaningfully address social issues Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm at Coco's on the Canal for more stories and songs from Texas and beyond.