Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. In this episode, Andrew Gay steps in for Tom Fox and welcomes Rod McGehee and Reggie Knowles of the newly formed band Marathon Highway.
They discuss the band’s formation highlights, their dedication to creating original music, and how each member’s unique musical background contributes to their collective sound. Rod and Reggie share insights into their personal music journeys, songwriting processes, and the communal effort involved in bringing their music to life. They emphasize music’s emotional impact and universal language, drawing parallels to other art forms like painting. The conversation concludes with details about their upcoming performance and how they hope to engage the local arts community through their music.
Resources:
- Formation of Marathon Highway
- Musical Backgrounds and Band Dynamics
- Songwriting and Creative Process
- Music as an Emotional and Intellectual Art
- Upcoming Gigs and Future Plans
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