122: Mike McClure

On Episode 122, I'm joined by singer-songwriter Mike McClure. The Oklahoma legend is releasing Looking Up, his first album in five years, this Friday, September 25. It finds the storied storyteller in a really great mindset and place. Over the course of the 10-tracks, McClure is instrospective and reflective. In many respects, these past few years, McClure has been a been of a reset and has recalibrated back to center and the first-person narratives are a testament to that. The opening number, "I Am Not Broken" is a necessary reminder that you're allowed forgiveness--especially from yourself. The past can be a tool and not a burden. The late night spacy hymnal "Orion" is prime McClure while "Holiday Blown" is a heartaching character sketch about addiction, family strife & dynamics, military PTSD, and depression.

During this interview, we talk about recording Looking Up in early 2020, how yoga & gardening have helped his songwriting process, his early days with The Great Divide, running from their legacy, Lloyd Maines, producing albums, and how becoming a mentor for young singer-songwriters has been rewarding and necessary.

This episode's presenting partner is Desert Door Texas Sotol and The Blue Light Live.

Interview Transcript

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