A Conversation with RoughGauge April 2025 Featured Artist, Bill Hyland
Episode description
This week on the show, Sara J. sits down with RoughGauge’s April 2025 Featured Artist, Bill Hyland, for an honest, inspiring, and wide-ranging conversation that goes deep into the heart of music and creativity.
Bill opens up about his first guitar god and the surprising instrument that kickstarted his musical journey — the accordion. From there, we follow his path through early influences, humbling experiences that challenged him to grow, and the transformative power of staying open to always learning more.
We explore his evolution into improvisational music, how inspirations shift over time, and the emotional and mental connection Bill has with the guitar — diving into how frequencies, energy, and live performance create moments of real connection between artist and audience.
The conversation takes a thoughtful turn into the role of AI in music and art — how it can be used as a tool without overstepping creative boundaries. Of course, we also nerd out on gear (including the Jake Blade), Bill walks me through his various musical projects and more!
This episode is packed with stories, insight, and creative energy you won’t want to miss.
Tune in, turn up, and get inspired.
Where you can find this week's guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billhylandguitar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.hyland.7
You can read his Q&A mentioned in this episode and more here: https://www.roughgaugellc.com/featured-artists
Bill's Various Musical Projects:
https://www.instagram.com/squirrel_gravy_music/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063561757440
https://www.instagram.com/thescurryband/
https://www.facebook.com/thescurryband
https://www.instagram.com/objectbandmt/
https://www.facebook.com/objectbandmt
https://www.instagram.com/kaileymarie.mt/
https://www.facebook.com/kayli.smith.351
https://www.youtube.com/@KaileyMarieMusic
https://www.instagram.com/funk.e.moto/
https://www.instagram.com/ravenroshi/
https://www.facebook.com/ravenroshi
https://www.instagram.com/jazz_cabbage_bzn/
https://www.facebook.com/JazzCabbageBZN
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Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast Episode 228: A Conversation with Austin Davey & Mark Benjamin from RoughGauge LLC: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-austin-davey-mark-benjamin-from-roughgauge-llc
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