HOOKED: Stories & Songs from Texas & Beyond with Susan Hickman
HOOKED: Stories & Songs from Texas & Beyond with Susan Hickman
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HOOKED: Stories & Songs from Texas & Beyond with Susan Hickman is like eavesdropping on the green room—if the green room had tequila, twang, and way too much honesty. Hosted by Texas firecracker Susan Hickman, it’s real talk, raw songs, and the stories behind ‘em from artists who’ve lived a little, lost a lot, and wrote it all down.
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The show focuses on the musical journeys of artists, exploring topics such as the impact of familial influences on careers, the difficulties of audience connection, and the intimate songwriting processes, with episodes highlighting experiences like performing at iconic venues and delving into the emotional depth of songs addressing social issues.
HOOKED: Stories & Songs from Texas & Beyond with Susan Hickman is like eavesdropping on the green room—if the green room had tequila, twang, and way too much honesty. Hosted by Texas firecracker Susan Hickman, it’s real talk, raw songs, and the stories behind ‘em from artists who’ve lived a little, lost a lot, and wrote it all down.
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.
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