Meet the Author Series at
Paragraphs
Friday, April 12th from 5-7 PM
Book signing
and acoustical
performance with Robert Hunter
Nashville Singer, Songwriter and Best Selling Author, Robert
Hunter is
will be performing and signing copies of his new novel Relapse: A Love Story at
Paragraphs Bookstore on South Padre Island!
The reclusive rocker with an alt-country
vibe who gave us the songs “Wasted and Sober,” and “Outta My Mind”, appeared destined, at the time, to will his way into the
music industry with a plan and a purpose. “Afterglow” was
a record that seemed to defy all the latest trends. His sound is gritty and
authentic. It’s unique in this day of computerized instruments. And yet,
perhaps not surprisingly, he managed to find an audience. Robert then scored
with his hits “Gone for Good” and "Ditto Baby".
Both reached the FM bands and garnered over one hundred thousand music video
views – all while he claimed not to have, or want, any major label
representation. We were all waiting for the tour and what would come
next.
Then months of silence.
When we reached out to Robert,
he shared with us that his wife, Becky, had been diagnosed
with an aggressive form of cancer, just before the “Afterglow” album was set
for release. Robert said, it sent him sideways but also inspired him.
“She’s just the most loving, patient and
kind girl I’ve ever known. Life is so unfair. But Becky doesn’t see it that
way. She never did. She says we’ve been chosen by God to endure this. I didn’t
believe her at first. I spent a lot of time questioning everything. Those were
the darkest days of my life.”
“What brought you out of it?” We
asked.
“She did!” he said. “It’s strange
because I was supposed to be the one trying to save her. But she was, all
along, saving me. She told me not to give up, to keep writing and publish this
crazy story I’ve been working on – Relapse. And to make another record. Eventually, I had no choice but to
listen. Becky was bald -and beautiful- and promising me that everything was
going to be OK.”
Robert says that the only thing that mattered
was the cure and the doctors worked miracles. It’s a heartfelt story you’d have
to hear to believe.
While in recovery, Robert and Becky
focused on the road ahead. They disappeared to the mountains several
times, got lost on purpose, and gained a lot of perspective. There,
Robert finished the novel he says is, “Absolutely the most ludicrous thing you
will ever read. But Becky endorses it.”
He got a publisher, finished the new
record in Nashville - and then started to plan a fifty states in fifty two week
tour, as per Becky's request.
The nationwide “Relapse + Revival” tour
is about much more than promoting a book and a record. It’s a chance for the
dynamic pair to see the whole country and have a grand adventure – just like
Becky hoped for, when she was in treatment.
Now Becky is in remission – and the
future has never looked brighter! The couple have been on the road since
March 31, 2018. Now more than nine months into their adventure with forty
two states visited and over 75,000 miles on their RV, you can see Robert Hunter
perform acoustically – live –
here at Paragraphs, on South Padre Island, Friday,
April 12 from 5PM-7PM. And meet Becky, the courageous and tenacious
girl, who inspired Relapse, Revival and everything after. Admission is FREE and guests will
receive a FREE copy of Robert’s album Revival with each Relapse
book purchase. Questions, please call
(956) 433-5057.
This event is free and open
to the public.
Paragraphs On Padre
Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX
For information call us at
956-433-5057
