BONUS: Will Hoge and Dave Hause Live From Mile of Music
Summary
Rolling Stone’s Joseph Hudak hosts a live Q&A with singer-songwriters Will Hogue and Dave Hawes at Wisconsin’s Mile of Music Festival. The artists discuss the challenges of independent music, their punk roots, and the political inspiration behind songs like “Epstein Files.” They also perform tracks addressing resilience and cultural commentary, highlighting the community spirit of the festival.
Topics discussed
Intro: Rolling Stone's Nashville Now from Mile of Music
Live Q&A Intro: Will Hogue and Dave Hawes at the 513
Festival Community and the Independent Artist Experience
Dave Hawes performs 'Tarnish' and discusses its meaning
Will Hogue performs 'Whose God Is This?' and discusses religion
Dave Hawes performs 'Saboteurs'
Will Hogue performs 'Epstein Files' and discusses marketing
Songwriting inspiration, friendship, and honoring Lou Koller
Dave Hawes performs 'Distilled' and the Punk-Rock Troubadour
Will Hogue performs 'Reagan Sucks' and punk values
Dave Hawes performs 'Oh-Oh' and closing remarks
Will Hogue performs 'The Water Can't Wash Us Away'
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