Michael Marcagi joins us as he returns to New Zealand to open for Noah Kahan.

The singer-songwriter talks about writing Scared to Start during Covid, seeing fans sing along on the other side of the world, the songs connecting most with crowds, life on tour, and why a potential New Zealand bungee jump has him slightly nervous.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome to New Zealand & Australian tour experiences
01:30 - Auckland recommendations and Waiheke Island
02:05 - The possibility of a New Zealand bungee jump
03:29 - Touring with Noah Kahan
04:25 - Crowd reactions to Scared to Start
05:38 - Testing new music during shows
06:24 - Seeing fans connect with his music overseas
06:51 - Writing songs during Covid in Ohio
07:41 - Staying grounded while touring
10:00 - Why talking makes him more nervous than singing
11:21 - What fans can expect from a Michael Marcagi show

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Michael Marcagi joins us as he returns to New Zealand to open for Noah Kahan.
The singer-songwriter talks about writing Scared to Start during Covid, seeing fans sing along on the other side of the world, the songs connecting most with crowds, life on tour, and why a potential New Zealand bungee jump has him slightly nervous.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to New Zealand &amp; Australian tour experiences 01:30 - Auckland recommendations and Waiheke Island 02:05 - The possibility of a New Zealand bungee jump 03:29 - Touring with Noah Kahan 04:25 - Crowd reactions to Scared to Start 05:38 - Testing new music during shows 06:24 - Seeing fans connect with his music overseas 06:51 - Writing songs during Covid in Ohio 07:41 - Staying grounded while touring 10:00 - Why talking makes him more nervous than singing 11:21 - What fans can expect from a Michael Marcagi show
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From Nashville to New Zealand, iHeartCountry NZ brings you closer to the biggest names in country music. Hear exclusive interviews with global superstars and rising artists about the stories behind their songs, New Zealand tour news, new music, and life on the road. These are the conversations every Kiwi country fan needs to hear!

From Nashville to New Zealand, iHeartCountry NZ brings you closer to the biggest names in country music.&nbsp;Hear exclusive interviews with global superstars and rising artists about the stories behind their songs, New Zealand tour news, new music, and life on the road. These are the conversations every Kiwi country fan needs to hear!