Welcome to Episode 12 featuring troubadours Mike & Amy Aiken originally from Buffalo, NY & San Francisco, CA In this episode, Boston, Mike & Amy talk about their earliest musical memories & influences, how they met, the evolution of Mike's Music career, the decision to sail the world, life experiences in songwriting, the intricacy behind harmonies, Mike's songwriting process, Amy's indie label, a LIVE performance of their brand new single "Flew Away" and MUCH more ONLY on The Boston Chris Show! Support my friends Mike & Amy Aiken and everything they have going on at https://mikeaikenmusic.com Stream their brand new single 'Flew Away' wherever you purchase and stream music! Check out the video for 'Flew Away' and subscribe to their YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEXDoIo84I_NlSV2yWk4xw Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:43: Intro 04:04: What are their favorite drinks? 05:30: Where are the Aikens' from, and their earliest musical memories 08:48: How did the Aikens Meet? 09:56: How does music align for the Aikens? 14:52: The evolution of Mike’s music career 20:11: The decision to take the music to the open seas! 21:30: The struggles of a Troubadour 25:26: Life Experiences and Songwriting 27:47: The intricate strategy behind harmonies 32:37: Their favorite place or places they have played 36:15: The Greatest rewards of music! 42:59: Mike’s Songwriting Process 46:43: Amy’s Indie Record Label ‘Northwind Records’ 50:22: Separating the business relationship from the personal one 53:16: The story behind the new single and video release of ‘Flew Away’ 57:51: Mike & Amy Aiken - Flew Away (LIVE) 1:02:33: What to expect from a Live Aikens Show! 1:06:41: What’s next for The Aikens? 1:08:47: Who do they think they are?! Courtesy of https://mikeaikenmusic.com These life partners and sea captains have logged over 30,000 Bluewater miles sailing their boat from Nova Scotia to Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. They have crossed the seas and crisscrossed countries sharing the music born of their experiences. Mike’s original songs and stories are a celebration of the independent spirit found in characters they’ve encountered. On stage, Mike’s earthy voice and masterful work on assorted guitars are perfectly matched by Amy’s open heart, sweet harmonies and tasty percussion and drums. Whether performing as a duo, trio or full band, with or without video display, the Aikens have a way of turning audiences into friends and performance venues into their own back porch. Together they have produced seven nationally and internationally recognized albums and appeared in concert venues, clubs and festivals across North America and Europe. Recognizing the need to pay back and pass the music on, in 2005, Mike & Amy founded the Aiken & Friends Fest benefiting music education. When not on the road, Mike turns his attention to songwriting with partners in Austin and Nashville. His travels have been well chronicled since 2005 in Americana Rhythm Magazine. Amy also heads Northwind Records, an Indie label since 2002. Support Boston Chris 💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join 👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s... 🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA 💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocks