I started playing at a young age, and quickly found a love for playing guitar and singing. Many different styles have influenced me over the years. From Country, Metal, Rock, to Punk, I’ve played it all and still listen to a lot of it to date.
I have always been fond of the old Country music icons like Randy Travis, Conway Twitty, Don Williams, and Johnny Cash. With a resonating tone in my voice that is reminiscent of those giants in music, I carry on that deep Baritone bellowing country vocal sound within the music I play and write.
My original songs have a style that mixes a number of those various influences, capturing the essence of those Country roots. My songs are very personal and there is a lot of emotion that I pour into them. Living through those moments of desperation, loneliness, and heartache, the moments of joy, success, and hope too… We all have our share of both sides of the coin.
I am planning on a full studio recording & production of 11 of my songs. I've always done quick live sessions with an acoustic guitar, and that just does not do these songs justice. I get some amazing feedback from my music, and it always boils down to "I wish there was a studio recording, that would be on my daily playlist for sure..." type of reactions. I have the amazing Engineer and Producer David Ponder ready, once there are funds for the project.
Being able to get these tracks done by a true professional would fulfill a huge goal of mine. I could then reach the masses, via Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Facebook, etc. I can, more importantly, get more gigs which is hard to do without a good recording of my music.
I will need $10,000.00 to fund the project. That goes toward pre-production, recording, engineering, producing, cover rt,etc. I am hopeful that I can get 1000 CD's made for merch as well.Basically, the whole ShaBang!
- I have some very perks in mind:
- hand written thank you notes
- Professional photos w/ personal note 5x7
- original hand written lyric sheets for a song(s) of your choice
- Story telling of the songs origin and meaning
- Live Recording of a rehearsal session, just me and my dog
- thank you list in the liner notes of the CD
- In-Home Concerts(dates and times TBD)
If for some reason I do not meet or exceed the final 10k goal, I will use what funds I do get to make as much of the recordings as I can. Perhaps an EP will come out of it. Perhaps only a couple of singles. It is all up to you all, and me of course to push this as far as I can.
I have been struggling for a long time on my own trying to make this happen. Old & rickety vehicles break down, Appliances on the fritz, childcare financial needs, you name it. I unfortunately don't make enough between working Full Time and playing gigs, to save and get this done on my own. This is why I'm asking you to help me make this happen.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you yourself cannot contribute financially, don't worry. Send this to a friend, or 10 friends, or all of your friends. Chances are one of them will thank you for it. I believe in my music and it's ability to reach in and make you feel what I'm singing about.
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