Bo DePeña: Songwriter Sundays Welcomes Back Michael Hearne!

Bo DePeña and Motel SoCo welcome back the venerable Michael Hearne!

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Michael Hearne is a singer-songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas, who began playing guitar at the age of seven and quickly found himself performing at local events. By sixteen, he was touring as a musician, beginning a career that would span decades across the Southwest and beyond. He spent many years living in Taos, New Mexico, where he built a reputation as a performer and songwriter, sharing his music in bars, dance halls, and listening rooms throughout the region.

Hearne has written songs recorded by artists such as Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn, and Johnny Rodriguez, including “New Mexico Rain.” He also toured with Michael Martin Murphey in the 1980s and recorded on Murphey’s 1982 album. Over the years, he has released numerous albums as both a solo artist and with his band South by Southwest.

In 2003, he founded the Big Barn Dance Music Festival, a gathering of songwriters and musicians that continues to draw audiences from across the country.

“Whether it’s tried-and-true traditional country, more modern Texas-style country with a little rock ‘n roll swagger, singer-songwriter stuff, or something in between, Laredo, TX-native Bo DePeña has you covered.” - Saving Country Music

Colorado-based songwriter/performer, Bo DePeña, has developed a reputation as a consummate working musician. Over the years, his high-energy shows have generated a loyal fan base around the mountain west, and it’s clear to see why fans of the country music tradition embrace his songs. From Texas to Colorado to South Dakota to Montana, Bo’s music can be heard at bars, breweries, rodeos, honky tonks, and beyond. Bo has shared stages with artists such as Radney Foster, Gary P. Nunn, William Clark Green, Chris Knight, Dale Watson, William Michael Morgan, Ned LeDoux, and Colter Wall. His lyrical content is often universal, evoking memories of past lives, lost loves, and a longing for home. This explains why his followers are an eclectic bunch, encompassing many backgrounds, tastes, and persuasions. If you are a fan of good stories, good tunes, and good vibes, you won’t want to miss a Bo DePeña show.