Fan Club
Read stories submitted by friends and fans about seeing Michael live, meeting him in person, and their experiences with his music. Have a story to share? Submit yours below. Some fan stories are also posted on other pages on this website, where appropriate.
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Fan Stories
Meeting Michael on Oracle ’97 Tour (Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez)
Submitted by Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez "I had the great privilege of spending time with Michael a few weeks prior to his passing. I received him at the airport in Houston on his Oracle tour in October 1997. We spent time in his hotel room talking (& smokin-out) and...
There are no rules (Wiley Hodgden)
Submitted by Wiley Hodgden – In the summer of ‘97, I took a road trip on HWY 1 from Mendocino down to San Diego, hitting all parts of California…
Meeting one of your guitar heroes (Tom McVey)
Submitted by Tom McVey I worked as artist liaison at a venue back in the early/mid 90's and Michael played twice during my tenure. I would always request working his shows so I could meet and talk to him. I was first 'introduced' to him in 1988 via a friend's copy of...
My first decade with Michael Hedges
Michael and I first met in 1969 when I was a senior in high school and he was a sophomore.
Starseed Eulogy for Michael
Songwriter Patrick Brayer’s eulogy for Michael Hedges, written shortly after Michael’s death.
An open letter Michael’s fans…
An open letter to friends, collaborators and fans of Michael Hedges, by Michael’s son Mischa
Quotes from Michael Hedges
Read quotes from Michael Hedges, as compiled on the original Nomadland.com website by Matt Guthrie.
Interview with Michael Hedges for D’Addario
D’Addario strings put together a calendar for ’95 in which they asked the various featured artists a few questions. Michael was January’s poster boy.
Interview with Michael Hedges for “Guitar Works” – 10/29/94
During the fall ’94 Road to Return tour, Brian Jarbo interviewed Michael for his radio program Guitar Works. The program can be heard in the Baltimore-DC area on 89.7 FM WTMD, Sundays 9-10PM. Thanks to Brian for the interview!
Have Your Own Story to Share?
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