Mark J Hunt – Built for the Blues

29/07/2025 42 min Episodio 9
Mark J Hunt – Built for the Blues

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Mark Hunt’s Story in Wood, Wire, and WillpowerSome musicians write songs. Some build guitars. Mark Hunt does both.Raised in rural Eastern Ontario, Mark is a self-taught guitarist, songwriter, and builder who’s carved out a life in music one honest note at a time. Whether he’s crafting unique, custom guitars from reclaimed materials or pouring his heart into his own blend of blues, rock, and Americana, Mark brings quiet intensity and a working-class soul to everything he touches.In this episode, we talk about:How growing up outside the city shaped his sound and spiritThe creative process behind his new blues projectWhy he builds guitars from crates, sticks, and whatever sings when you tap itThe joy of playing with Outskirts, a band that covers Blue Rodeo with love and respect, not imitationThis is a conversation about tone, time, and truth—from a musician who never stopped creating, no matter who was watching. If you believe in honest craft over flash, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen to the full episode → http://talkingbluespodcast.com/🔗 Connect with Mark Hunt: https://www.facebook.com/huntguitarshttps://www.instagram.com/huntguitarsConnect with Matt Cooper – Host & Broadcaster – Talking Blues PodcastWebsite: www.TalkingBluesPodcast.comPersonal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matt.Cooper.Broadcaster/Talking Blues Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingBluesPodcast/If this conversation moved you or got you thinking, join the Talking Blues Backstage Pass at https://www.TalkingBluesPodcast.com. It's free, and you’ll get early access, behind-the-scenes stories, and the chance to shape future episodes.