Performance
Date
Friday,
June 5
Evening Concert - Kennedy Outdoor Theater
How
do you say "Acoustic Southwestern Americana
Musical Guitar Genius" in just two words? Michael
Hearne, that's how. Since the 1970s, this
native Dallas Texan has strolled down a musical path
inspired by the great folk and country
singer-songwriters who typify and have characterized
the Americana "roots" scene. Even minus
the undeniable influence of the musical giants he
admires and respects to this day, Michael simply had
no choice when it came to deciding to be who he
is.
This
prodigious musical talent was blatantly obvious in
Hearne as a young kid. With minimal formal training
as a child, coupled with hours of music immersion
and hardcore practice, his destiny was forever
tangled in "wire and wood." Hearne had his
hands on his first real guitar by age seven and by
12, Michael was a fixture at parties and local
homespun events, not realizing that this period was
actually dress rehearsal for what would prove to be
an ever-evolving and rewarding musical career.
Longevity
has yielded Hearne a vast fan base that is solid and
ever expanding. Anyone who has ever grooved to one
of Hearne's impeccable guitar leads or kicked up
their heels to one of the many two stepping tunes
played by him or with his band,
South by Southwest, has also probably been
caught singing along at some point in the night,
note for note, with that beautifully distinctive
voice that can never be mistaken for anyone else.
For
more information on Michael, visit www.michaelhearne.com
