Chris Pierce Lifts the Heavy Hearted

About this episode

Jason and Paul interview singer/songwriter Chris Pierce about his new album and his songwriting process.

Jason and Paul welcome singer/songwriter Chris Pierce to show as he readies his new album Songs for the Heavy Hearted. Chris has written and performed socially concious, deep and meaningful songs for over two decades, toured with the likes of Neil Young and has the respect of some of most revered in Americana music. We dive into his songwriting process, lyrical perspectives and how he articulates his feelings about the current state of the world through his music. Chris has an indiegogo campaign to help fund the promotion and production of the record with some pretty great perks. You can support him at the link below: Support Chris's new album HERE Buy Pod Merch Become a Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow us on X Please take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Kerepesi, Paul Ghiglieri

Guest: Chris Pierce

Topics covered

• songwriting
• music industry
• socially conscious music
• Americana
• album promotion

Keywords

• Chris Pierce
• Songs for the Heavy Hearted
• songwriting process
• Americana music
• indiegogo campaign

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Songs for the Heavy Hearted

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