About
Hope. Solace. Strength. Companionship. Listening to songs have brought me all these things and more - and that is why I am a songwriter, to give back some of what I have received.
General Info
 
First Name:
Thomas
Last Name:
Grimes
Age:
56
City:
Longview
State:
TX
Country:
United States
Songwriting Info
 
I am a:
Songwriter, Lyricist
Looking for a:
Songwriter, Lyricist
Preferred collaboration style:
email
Genres:
Alternative, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock, Singer/Songwriter
I'm strongest at:
lyrics, topline writing/hooks, melodies, chord progressions
Instruments I write with:
guitar, vocals, bass
Sounds like:
Tom Petty, John Fogerty, The Eagles, Uncle Kracker, Jackson Browne
Influences:
Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Del Amitri, Aimee Mann, The Dogs D'Amour
Songwriting is my:
hobby, planned career
Songwriting Achievements:
Attended the first ever Camp Copperhead by Steve Earle - playing a song live in front of him (and all the other songwriters) was nerve wracking but fun!
Personal Songwriting Goals:
For my music to reach people and give back what music has given me!
Collaboration Goals:
publishing deal, sync placement (film, TV, video games), mainstream artist release, niche/independent artist release, just for fun