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"What kind of music do you play"? That is, by far, the most common question I get when I tell people I'm a performing songwriter. Like, there are "X" number of pigeonholes for types of music, and my material has to fit in one of them. Sorry, folks. Not because my music doesn't fit in a particular pigeonhole, but because I can't answer the question with one word (like "blues", "pop", "folk", etc. ad infinitum). So, the answer is "Acoustic Bluesy, Funky Folky Fun Stuff".
It's acoustic because I play acoustic instruments, even though I play them frequently through sound reinforcement equipment, like amps and P.A. systems. It's bluesy because, well, because it is - but it'e not pure blues; not the standard 12-bar stuff, anyway. It's funky because that's the way I like it. It's folky because there's a definite folk influence there. And it's fun. For me, it's fun. And I do my best to make it fun for my audience. They tend to clap a lot. And sing along. And dance. I guess they like it, even though it's not the same old stuff they hear on the radio day in and day out.
I'm a songwriter - one of the many forgotten souls who create music in an effort to pull your heartstrings and make you feel you're not alone. Most people will recall the name of a song's performer, but not the songwriter. That's OK with me. I seek not the fame that goes with a hit song. But I believe that it's God's will that I live the life I love, and I truly love writing songs and performing them, too.
In order to receive that blessing, I'll continue to write the best material I can and to improve my craft to the best of my ability. That's my promise to you. I hope you enjoy my recorded material and will come out to see a live performance soon. Thanks for listening!
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