Fred Hostetler
We’re excited to be speaking today with acclaimed indie artist, American musician, singer-songwriter and author Fred Hostetler; greetings and salutations, Fred! Before we dive into the proverbial Q&A mosh-pit, how is the freshlyminted Pacific Northwest autumn of 2023 treating you? Ah, tis’ a beautiful fall. The colorful leaves are falling and I enjoy the crunch of walking on those grounded dried leaves. I played five local gigs this month in small venues and two outdoors in the cool but sunny late afternoon, all of which were very satisfying.
Major congratulations on your incredible new single Rain Walking which is set to be released this October 25! What inspired this beautiful new tune? I live in a very small town where you can jaywalk or stroll down main street without worry about being arrested or being hit by a car. I try to walk twice a day and it clears my mind. I often remember things as I’m walking and that is how the song came into being. I might add that it is often raining here in the Pacific Northwest in the USA. As you well-know, rain creates certain different moods in different people. For me there is a certain bittersweet quality to it that brings out both joy and sadness from past experiences.
