| I am a: |
Songwriter, Lyricist
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| Looking for a: |
Songwriter, Composer
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| Preferred collaboration style: |
email
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| Genres: |
Alternative, Blues, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Singer/Songwriter
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| I'm strongest at: |
lyrics, chord progressions
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| Instruments I write with: |
guitar, vocals, other
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| Sounds like: |
Alex McMurray, Paul Sanchez
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| Influences: |
All genres of New Orleans music, old r&b, Beatles, Meters
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| Songwriting is my: |
hobby
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| Songwriting Achievements: |
I've been musically involved with Madison for over thirty years, as a bassist, singer, reed player, Cajun musician, and lately a singer/songwriter. My greatest influences come from the South, especially new Orleans, a place I consider my musical epicenter. As Ernie K-Doe once said, "I don't know, but I think all music came from New Orleans." I play a variety of instruments to various degrees of competence: tenor and alto saxes, guitar, bass, and button accordions. My greatest strength musically is a great ear, although I do read jazz charts and other music. Songwriting is fun, I love the challenge, and there are so many past and present songwriting masters from whom to learn. I brew beers and ciders, too, which complement
music in many ways! |
| Personal Songwriting Goals: |
A further exploration of the music galaxy, in collaboration with another explorer.
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| Collaboration Goals: |
niche/independent artist release, just for fun
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United States
