Music with a message: A talk with Joel Cross & Collin Hauser

Joel Cross and Collin Hauser are two Texas native musicians that are making waves in the music industry. Not only does their music make you feel something when you hear it, I believe it carries a message. I sat down with them and asked about what motivates them to write songs with messages of love, social awareness, heartbreak and hope. These talented gentlemen both found their passion for music at an early age. At 8 years old, Collin discovered his father’s 12-string guitar under their staircase, with his older brother. He later attended the University of North Texas (UNT) for music, where he met Joel and they became friends. Collin has recently released his second EP and has toured the country with artist like Cas Haley. For Joel Cross, he says music was always around him growing up. Music was a way of life for his family. Joel’s inspiration to become a musician came as a child when he saw his father tuning and playing a guitar at church. He knew from that moment he wanted to play guitar for the rest of his life. He’s currently touring locally and nationally, he’s also recently released an EP, which you can purchase on iTunes. Learn more about them as we discuss “Music with a Message: A talk with Joel Cross & Collin Hauser” Key questions: “How did you get started?” (For Joel & Collin) [1:20] “Who were some musicians that influenced you early on in life? Who inspires you nowadays, what recent artists?” (For Joel & Collin) [5:35] “What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?” (For Joel) [19:00] “How important is it for you, for your music to have a message when people hear it?” (For Collin) [23:50] “Is there “bad music” to you guys?” (For Joel & Collin) [32:00] “How do you think music can influence how men act, today?” (For Joel & Collin) [42:13] “What’s your definition of a gentleman?” [51:00] HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET THE LATEST UPDATES ON COLLIN & JOEL: Collin Hauser- www.CollinHauser.com Twitter: @CollinaHauser Instagram: @CollinHauser Souncloud.com/Collinhauser Msclvr.co/CollinHauser Joel Cross- www.JoelCross.com Twitter: @JoelPiece Instagram: @JoelPiece Reverbnation.com/joelcross https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/joel-cross-ep/id1046755807