Let me introduce myself, I'm Mike Hollon. I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, with stints in San Diego, California and Kansas City, Missouri. I'm now based out of Asheville, North Carolina. I moved here in 2021 for music, mountains, and to welcome change. I have discovered a peaceful connection to these mountains, in the trails that I hike weekly and the vibrant music scene, with its huge range of venues and shows happening every day of the week.
My style blends elements of blues, roots, rock, soul, classic country, and folk. Many of my songs are about struggle and the strength of the human spirit. Throughout the lyrics, you'll hear a call to keep moving and find out what's next. My music has been featured in Paste Magazine and Classic Rock UK magazine, where my song Devil's Mind was included in a CD sampler of new
psychedelic music from around the world
Music has always been the constant in my life. I have seemed to work
about every job under the sun, but while being employed as a grocery
store clerk, server, telemarketer, landscaper, delivery driver, door to
door salesman, house re-modeler or bartender (and I can go on), my
music has always been the passion that drives me. Songwriting, for
my solo work or with my band, has always been my outlet for
release, expression, connection, and purpose.
After experiencing some painful low points over the last few years
and more challenges on but also changed my perspective in
unexpected ways. It gave me time to slow down and prioritize. For
the first time in my life, I regularly frequented the city parks, guitar
and writing pad in hand. Sitting in nature and taking time to read
and create gave me theenergy I needed to focus on new material
as a solo artist. I'm emerging from that experience with a new
outlook and a new commitment to the role music plays in my life.
As my music continues to grow and evolve, the importance of
artistic authenticity and human connection remains central to my
songwriting.
I'm so grateful for the support from family, friends, and strangers
throughout the years who have listened to my music and I am so
excited to see what can happen.
I feel like I'm just beginning.
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