Ben Jarrell (@benjarrellbama) really helps us understand Mando Saenz's (@mandosaenz) writing process. This is an important conversation especially coming from a seasoned writer like Mando. We're reminded that characters are still an important part of the development of songs. Direct or indirect life events really sculpt the music in our lives. The parallel we're reminded of is that we're all still searching for something and we're left with hope being what's hopefully discovered.

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.