This Friday (March 27th), Long Haul Paul Marhoefer will see the fulfillment of a dream that has been 39 years in the making when steps on the Freedom Hall stage at the 2026 Mid-America Truck Show. For this edition of Destinations, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson caught up with Long Haul Paul to discuss the honor of serving as the opening performer on the main stage that will be headlined by Frank Foster on Friday night. Long Haul Paul also takes us inside his journey to reach this special moment in a career that has combined working as a professional driver while continually developing his musical talents and building a loyal group of fans.

It’s been almost a decade since Long Haul Paul recorded his first album at the age of 57. During the podcast, we’ll hear 30-Weight Coffee and The Old Cumberland from his early releases. We’ll also hear two songs from his latest live album release, The After Party Sessions.

CONNECT WITH LONG HAUL PAUL:  If you would like to learn more about Long Haul Paul, including upcoming tour dates, how you can access his albums and the variety of LHP merchandise that is available for sale, visit LongHaulPaulMusic.com.

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