The Hosty Duo

Mike Hosty and Mike “Tic Tac” Byars have been playing music together for more than a decade and both are seasoned musicians who have gained the respect of fellow musicians and music lovers across the nation.  A casual sampling of their set might lead one to believe that there are at least three players in the band.  However, after a closer look at Mike Hosty’s base-playing feet and Mike Byars economical, machine gun like licks on the drums it becomes clear that these two talented musicians are at the top of their game.

Summer Breeze Chairman Steven White says, “We are very excited to have Mike and Tic Tac back for Summer Breeze this year.  This is the perfect chance to catch two very talented and entertaining musicians in the park with our friends and families.”  The Duo will play over 250 shows this year across the United States entertaining a brilliant mix of fans.   They draw their audience into their points of view with incredibly well written songs about love, State Fair corn dogs, tornadoes, and The Cleveland County Detention Center.  Hosty has a new CD out entitled “The Mousetrap Session” with a clever mix of old favorites and new material.  The new CD also has a Latin version of the fan favorite “Pterodactyl” co-written with future Norman musician/ entertainer Liam Hosty.

“Mike and I were both surprised with the size of donation we raised at his performance last year.  We both feel very fortunate to live and raise our families in Norman and hopefully we can raise awareness of the service that Food for Friends provides and make a significant donation at the same time.” White says.   

For additional Summer Breeze information call the Performing Arts Studio at 405-307-9320.  The Hosty Duo web site is www.hosty.com.

Summer Breeze Concerts are produced by The Performing Arts Studio, a nonprofit organization located in the Norman Depot, and are made possible, in part, by grants from the Norman Arts Council, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Sponsors include Michael Miller, Caring Pediatrics, Gingerbread Nursery School, and the Norman Smile Center.  Contributors include Avanti Skin Care, Fowler Mitsubishi and Republic Bank and Trust. 

Friends are Ed & Sumya Adwon, American First Abstract, T. J. Campbell Construction Co., Cardinal Engineering, The Earth Natural Foods, David Fries Roofing, MDS Plumbing, Modern Wealth Management, Hal Smith Restaurant Group, The Crucible Foundry, and the Zoo Amphitheater.  Neighbors include The Montford Inn, Residence Inn of Norman, Norman Parks and Recreation, Gilliam Music, The University of Oklahoma and Norman Copy & Printing.