Behind the Songs: Hiss Golden Messenger in Conversation

Doors: 11:30 a.m.
Class: 12:00 p.m.

All Ages Welcome
No Refunds or Exchanges

Go behind the songs with one of America’s foremost singer-songwriters during this exclusive, up close and personal workshop with M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger and eTown host Nick Forster. In this intimate session, M.C. shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he crafts his songs, drawing on the experiences, questions and everyday moments that shape his writing.

Designed for songwriters, creatives and deep music listeners alike, this rare gathering offers direct insight into M.C.’s creative process, from lyrical inspiration to melody, storytelling and emotional honesty. With space intentionally limited, we look forward to a meaningful and interactive conversation centered on songwriting, creativity and connection.

Hiss Golden Messenger’s newest album is I’m People (released May 1, 2026), of which he says: “The songs … are about running towards and away from things, about reasonable and realistic hope and expectations, about having babies, getting older, love and lust and luck and music. They are songs about solitude and heartbreak and poverty of the spirit, and maybe community as some kind of antidote for these particular types of sicknesses.” 

We are committed to making eTown accessible to all. If you have ADA needs or require accommodations, please contact us in advance, and we will gladly work with you to ensure a comfortable experience.

With every eTown ticket purchase, you're supporting the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. eTown donates $1 per ticket to Conscious Alliance, aiding hunger relief, youth programs and sustainable solutions for the Oglala Lakota Nation.