Reconnecting with a Musical Mentor: Michael Wright’s Journey of Faith, Music, and Family
Introduction:
- Welcome back to the podcast! I'm your host, Jared Easley. Today's episode is unique as we reconnect with Michael Wright, a man who significantly influenced my life during middle and high school. Michael is multifaceted – a musician, artist, concert manager, talent broker, businessman, and family man.
Key Discussion Points:
God's Love and Mission:
- Michael reflects on the profound love of God and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
- Encourages listeners to embrace God's love, share it with others, and intentionally love the people around them.
Michael Wright's Musical Journey:
- Michael shares his favorite concert experiences, including seeing Blackberry Smoke and Yacht Rock Revue.
- Discusses what makes a band stand out, highlighting nostalgia and memorable experiences associated with music.
- Michael's humble beginnings with his first band, Calico Road, and progression through various bands, including Soft Rocking Cow, Slow Rolling Cow, and the cover band Coconut Cowboys.
- Transitioning to Suns of March, his original music project, and the success it brought.
Influence and Memories:
- Jared reminisces about Michael's impact on his musical development, including guitar lessons and songwriting inspiration.
- Michael's experiences in boxing, his pivot to music, and the influence of his faith on his songwriting.
Transition to Music Management:
- Michael's shift from a touring musician to a talent broker and concert manager.
- Insights into the music industry, working with big names like Blake Shelton and Eric Church, and managing significant festivals and events.
- The challenges and rewards of balancing family life with his professional responsibilities.
Family and Priorities:
- Michael's dedication to his family and the importance of setting priorities.
- I am balancing professional aspirations with being a devoted husband and father.
- The dynamics of a blended family and the emphasis on supporting their children's activities and interests.
Final Thoughts:
- Michael emphasizes the importance of making disciples and living a life of obedience to God's commandments.
- The inspiration was drawn from Kyle Lance Martin's Project 52, focusing on discipleship and intentionality in daily interactions.
Closing:
- Michael's final thought: "God is love. He loved us enough to go to the cross, send his son to the cross for us, and die for us so that he could come and possess us when we finally realized we needed him. He wants us to love, he wants us to receive his love, and he wants us to share his love. Let's go out tonight and tomorrow, and let's look at people and intentionally make a point in our mind to say, Hey, I'm going to love that person."
- Jared expresses gratitude for Michael's influence and friendship and teases a future episode featuring Michael performing on acoustic guitar.
Call to Action:
- Check out Michael's music project, Suns of March, at sunsofmarch.com.
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