Ben Jarrell (@benjarrellbama) brought his unreleased song "California Coldwinds" to the studio to have a conversation with seasoned songwriter, Mando Saenz (mandosaenz). Mando jumps in to discover many things about this song that few would pick up like the hook itself, the character, and even the deeper emotional feelings of the character. Perspective is something that every songwriter looks for, but to step into someone else's shoes to understand their perspective is a challenge. While the song seemingly comes from a different place rather than the writer, Ben quickly helps us understand that one of the most human things to do is to try to understand that person.

Mando Saenz is a singer-songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee. He writes for Carnival Music and has had songs recorded by Eli Young Band, Whiskey Myers, Stoney LaRue, Wade Bowen, Lee Ann Womack, and Shelly Colvin.

Ben Jarrell is an Alabama native that recently relocated to Nashville, TN. His debut album, Troubled Times, recorded at Southern Ground Studios Nashville, is a mix of hard-hitting Southern Rock, Outlaw Country music that delivers lyrical punches. For tour dates and music, visit www.benjarrell.com.