Stories

The feature stories below were contributed by Michael’s family, close friends, collaborators and fellow musicians to remember his life and music. Learning resources, as well as updates about new releases of Michael’s music, live performances, book and film projects related to his life and career will also be posted here.

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by Stropes Editions Ltd
In August 1987, I was delighted to welcome Michael Hedges back to Milwaukee for the second American Finger-Style Festival. His career was burgeoning and there was a palpable excitement in the air both for his concert and teaching. And he was ready!
by Brendan Hedges
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by Mischa Hedges
See behind the scenes of the first half of production of Oracle: the Life & Music of Michael Hedges, and get new perks for becoming a sustaining sponsor!
by Brendan Hedges
It was time to finally make the pilgrimage. Almost to the day of the 40th anniversary of the iconic, legendary recording sessions of Aerial Boundaries, we were heading to the tumbling, autumnal world where they took place: Windham County, Vermont - for an interview with Will Ackerman.
Graham Nash, looking over Michael’s notebook with the original, handwritten lyrics for ‘Spring Buds’.
by Brendan Hedges
For our next-to-last interview of the year, we returned to New York City – on a spectacular autumn day in the heart of Soho, above the cobblestones that line Greene Street, for a memorable session with the great Graham Nash.
Michael Manring
by Brendan Hedges
The next interviews filmed for ORACLE: Michael’s closest collaborator, Michael Manring, and with his friend, guitarist Michael Gulezian.
by Brendan Hedges
New interviews with Andy McKee, Calum Graham, Trevor Gordon Hall, Jon Gomm, Mike Dawes, Muriel Anderson and the great Stanley Jordan.
Mischa and Carol Hedges on the steps of Michael's family home in Enid, OK. Photo Credit: Brian Malone.
by Brendan Hedges
This summer, ten interviews with Michael's family members, high school band mates and childhood friends were filmed in his hometown of Enid, Oklahoma!
Randy Lutge is interviewed by Brendan and Mischa Hedges in the San Francisco Bay Area. Photo credit: Julia Camp.
by Brendan Hedges
ORACLE documentary production resumes with two primary interviews in the San Francisco Bay Area!

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