We had the good fortune of connecting with Mike Hatfield and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mike, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
The Extremes ! As a Songwriter, A Recording Artist and a Performing Musician. I live it seems, in two extremes. A solitary life, working alone. And other times entertaining crowds of people. Always communicating with them. Sometimes thru writing and recording. And other times performing. Another extreme is the discouragement from lack of progress and the joy of accomplishment. This extreme can and does happen in the same day , even the same hour. As songwriting is creating something from nothing, It is easy to wait for inspiration. And it is great when it happens. But when it doesn’t ( the discouragement ) you have to stick to it, with an instrument and a pad of paper and bang away, Until sooner or later you will start to form something.( The joy ) And then it’s just ,keep at it till you’ve finished. Recording is much the same, And the solution is the same…. Keep at it til you’re satisfied ! Preparation is where the work is involved for a Performance. Putting a show together with all those involved. Starting with the writing, then the recording and the Preparation for the show The Performance itself is one of the biggest payoffs for all the frustrations and work you’ve put in. I believe that is why there is a lot of older bands/musicians that no longer write, record and are semi retired, But still go out on tour. So ! That is something I would think that outsiders would not be aware of, The Music Business seems glamorous , As outsiders are only seeing the end product. But it is like any other worthwhile endeavor, Sometimes things do happen easier. But it is perserverance and hard work that is always behind the scenes. MIKE HATFIELD

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Hard Work and Perseverance !!!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
In my current location, Los Angeles CA. The Many Beaches in the area, My favorite, Malibu. Zuma Beach. And then right across street to Spruzzo’s for food.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
God, Jesus, Holy Spirit and All those people they sent to encourage and help !

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