Jon Ross Q&A

Your name: 

Jon Ross.

Where are you from? 

Originally from Chicago, IL, USA. Currently living in Nashville, TN, USA.

How would you describe yourselves and your music? 

My music is mainly singer-songwriter style in the pop/rock genre. Many of the songs have a positive vibe to them and there's usually a message of positivity, encouragement, or something along that line.

Who are your main influences musically? 

My influences range greatly, from Beethoven to the Beatles to Billy Joel. I'm also heavily influenced by progressive rock groups of the 70s like Genesis and Rush, as well as 80s rock and pop, which is the music I grew up with.

What do you hope to achieve in music? 

My purpose as an artist is to infuse the world with art and uplift this civilization through that. I want to be well known, well thought of, and well exchanged with in the world as a result. 

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why? 

I got to perform on a cruise ship in front of dozens of people and the performance was very well received.

And what’s the moment you want to forget? 

I performed at an open mic night about 7 years ago, and I forgot the opening lyrics to one of my songs. I had to then stop and start over. That was really embarrassing!

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why? 

I would choose the song entitled Everything Happens For A Reason. I had adopted that philosophy many years ago, and there have been countless times in my life where that mindset has proven to be true time and time again.

Where can we listen to it?

My music is on https://soundcloud.com/jonrossmusic

Where can we find out more about your music?

You can go to www.reverbnation.com/jonrossmusician and that would probably be the best place to hear more of my songs. My website is currently under construction :).

I'm on Twitter at twitter.com/jonrossmusician and my Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/jonrossmusician/. People may also email me directly at jonrossmusician@gmail.com. I would welcome any opportunity to interact directly with the people who love what I create.

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask? 

I would simply like to say thank you for taking the time to interview me, and thank you to anyone who takes time out of their busy lives to listen to my songs!

Nick Ryan Q&A

Your name: 

Nick Ryan

Where are you from? 

Virginia, USA.

How would you describe yourselves and your music? 

I am an alternative pop/rock singer-songwriter. I like to blend different genres and have also dabbled in folk, country, Celtic, and R&B with my songs.

Who are your main influences musically? 

Sheryl Crow, The Corrs, and Alanis Morissette would probably be my top three. Well, add Fleetwood Mac and Lissie to that list. Probably also Garbage and Liz Phair. I love a great song, great musicians, and an honest female vocalist. I also grew up listening to Amy Grant, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, and James Taylor.  For the album, I also tapped into Michael Jackson, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Halestorm, Seal, Paramore, Matchbox Twenty, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. I'm all over the place! I've opened up my ears as I have gotten older, which isn't usually the case for most people.

What do you hope to achieve in music? 

I hope that I can be an artist that can live off of being an artist. It's harder now with all of the competition, but it's also made it easier for people to get their careers started. Anyone can do it now. I want to tour and be able to afford to create new music regularly and work with honest musicians.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why? 

Probably my performances this past weekend (Ed's note - this was written in June)! It was great hearing people resonate with my original music. Even better than being played on SiriusXM!

And what’s the moment you want to forget? 

The recording process was a nightmare. I was working with people that were trying to change my artistic vision. And I was paying for it. I was being used. Consequently, we aren't speaking.

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why? 

Probably You Are Not My Friend. I think it encapsulates all of my influences in on song. It was also one of the first songs I wrote for the record. King of Excuses is a close second.  The chorus is my favorite lyric.

Where can we listen to it? 

https://itunes.apple.com/lu/album/lone-wolf/id1069040589

Where can we find out more about your music?

Facebook.com/NickRyanOfficial
twitter.com/nickryanmusic
instagram.com/nickryanofficial
Youtube.com/nickryanofficial
soundcloud.com/nickryanofficial
Reverbnation.com/nickryanproject

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask?

I write songs from personal experiences. I don't write hits, but I think I have songs that can become hits. I believe in being true to yourself and the success with follow after.

Russell Morgan Q&A

Your name: 

Russell Morgan.

Where are you from? 

Cheshire, England.

How would you describe yourselves? 

Contemporary songwriter, folk blues, jazz and soul, mostly acoustic guitar.

Who are your main influences musically? 

Right now I'm listening to Gregory Porter and Gil Scott Heron and Mia Dyson. Everything influences me if I like it and I remember aspects of good music.

What do you hope to achieve in music? 

To create sounds and music and words that have meaning to me.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why? 

There are many things, but working and living in Vienna with Filippo and family for the recording of Begin Simple stands out as an important moment that I had the good fortune to experience.

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

I have nothing I want to forget.

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why? 

I could not do that, as all are separate and unique in my opinion.

Where can we listen to your music?

https://russellmorgan.bandcamp.com/album/begin-simple

or https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/begin-simple/id1102046112

Where can we find out more about your music?

www.russmorgan.co.uk

www.rayrecodings.com

Anything else you’d like to say about your band/music that I forgot to ask? 

I will be playing some gigs, and I intend to carry on writing and improving.

Debut track from Jake Thomas Turnbull

SINGER-songwriter Jake Thomas Turnbull has released his debut single One More Day.

He launched the track at his first gig in London since moving to the capital from the North East.

It has already gained traction with Record Of The Day, as well as BBC Introducing Teesside and other radio stations across England and Germany.

You can listen to One More Day below and for more information on Jake visit www.jakethomasturnbull.com

Pete Allan Q&A

Your name: 

Pete Allan

Where are you from?

Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia.

Who is in your backing band?

A lot of the people I play with are in multiple bands, so it really depends on who's available for a particular show. I'm just really lucky that in my area of the world there are so many great musicians who can help out!

How would you describe yourself musically?

I'm not a "genre" fan because everyone is unique, but I'd say it's a mix of surf rock, roots, blues, live looping, and beatbox rhythms delivered in a singer-songwriter style. Music that can make you dance, and at the same time have you thinking about the message within the song.

Who are your main influences musical or otherwise?

Bob Dylan, Lennon, Paul Kelly, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, John Butler, Dallas Green are just a few.

What do you hope to achieve in music?

Music is how I share my story, or issues I want to talk about, so I'm always grateful to be able to do this. I just want opportunities to continue to do this through live performance and music I release, for as long as I'm able.  

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?

Big crowds always leave an impression, but it's when a lady came up to me while I played at a market one day, tears streaming down from behind her sunglasses, and told me that a song I had just played had really touched her, because it related to her life at that moment. It's those one on one moments that make it for me, as much as a big crowd would.

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

I haven't had one yet thankfully.

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?

I recently released Treading Water as a taste of the new EP coming soon. It's a funky tune, but still shares a message within, and that's what I'm all about with my music. 

Where can we listen to it? 

https://soundcloud.com/peteallanmusic/treading-water-mastered-final

Where can we find out more about your music?

www.peteallan.com

www.facebook.com/peteallanmusic

www.youtube.com/peteallanmusic

www.soundcloud.com/peteallanmusic

www.instagram.com/peteallanmusic

https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/pete-allan/id572735969

Anything else you’d like to say about your band/music that I forgot to ask?

I'd like to thank every person who supports original music, by coming to shows, purchasing music and mercy, and referring me to friends, it's you who make the all possible! Stay tuned for the new EP coming really soon!

Juliana Q&A

Your name:

Juliana.

Where are you from?

I’m from Melbourne, Australia - The Great Oz as I call it.

How would you describe yourselves and your music?

My genre is very ‘bitter sweet’; I do not limit myself by writing exclusively ‘pop’ songs. I like to bend the rules and experiment with my song writing so that every song is diverse, but remains within my “genre”, if that makes sense. My songwriting is honest and from the heart because I write only from a place of experience. Everything my music is, I am. You could say I’m a bitter sweetness, and I most definitely honest. I thrive of the connection music gives me to people, it’s why I don’t want to seek a 9-5 job, it’s just not me haha. 

Who are your main influences musically?

All forms of music inspire me, so it’s so hard to narrow that down. One of my favorite lyricists however is definitely Anthony Kiedis. I’m a huge RHCP fan, which may sound strange but true. My favorite voices to listen to are Sia, Chris Cornell and Rihanna; another odd mix I guess, but I can’t help it. Generally speaking, my musical influences go from, The Beatles to Imogen Heap, Sia, Nirvana and Beyonce and of course those I mentioned previously. The list goes on and on. I try and expose myself to all types of sounds; you never know what you’ll be inspired by. Creativity sparks by having had lots of experience with different types of music, so I do my best not to limit myself.

What do you hope to achieve in music?

I always aim for the best possible result in anything I do. So the same goes for music. Anything is achievable if you work hard at it. Nothing is ever enough for me, so there won’t be a point where I think, “Yes I’ve achieved everything”. But for now, it would be to reach a point where I can push past the point of being an “establishing artist”, even though you can never be fully established, but to build a “tribe” around me who can help me get my feet off the ground and run with it.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?

I’m still in bloom; I’m at the very beginning of a long journey ahead. But to have finally released my art after so much preparation- whether that be writing or designing album covers- has been the most rewarding so far. Having people listen to your music is like opening the door to your soul, which may be cheesy, but true because it really is quite confronting. There is nothing that I love more though, and being able to share it with people and have them connect with what I’ve created is what I find so exciting and in most ways, liberating. That’s the best part about being an artist, entirely…well I think so anyway.

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

That’s a great question haha! Embarrassment will be the death of me. There’s nothing more that I hate, except for like bananas or something. But in all honesty, I think everything that has happened or will happen to me along the way isn’t worth forgetting, because it helps shape me as a person and prepares me for what’s to come. There’s not enough time for regret in an industry like this and quite frankly, I don’t at all believe it regrets. Things happen because they’re supposed to and it’s how we learn. So no, I don’t want to forget anything.

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?

Perfect Dream. It’s the most recent one written that is featured on the EP and I think that’s because it’s the song when after I wrote it, I thought, “Wow I’ve really got a shot at this” and I knew exactly what I needed to do next. It’s the song that completed the EP. The entire notion around who I am, not only as an artist, but personally is “a bitter sweetness” and I tried to mirror that through the songs I had chosen. Perfect Dream just screamed “bitter sweet”, both lyrically and musically, and it screamed “me”. The idea of a something that isn’t easily defined or even tangible, something that is perfect because it isn’t, is what spoke to me most.

Where can we listen to it?

The EP came out October 16 and is available across iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube etc. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel, relax, sing along and find out more details there!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kei9ZzFWPoX-Ekdg9eCcQ

Where can we find out more about your music? 

I make sure I’m present on all socials as much as possible! So here is where you can find me!

Official Site: http://julianaofficialmusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julianaofficialmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kei9ZzFWPoX-Ekdg9eCcQ

Instagram: @julianasworld_

Twitter: @julianasworld

Tumblr: http://abitter-sweetness.tumblr.com/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/julianaofficialmusic

iTunes/spotify: Listen to my debut single, ‘Waterfalls’ here: http://juliana.lnk.to/FJPnj

  

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask?

No that was great, thank you so much for the chat! J.

Ian Britt Q&A

Your name:

Ian Britt.

Where are you from? 

Sheffield... and Manchester.

Who else is in your band?

Just me. It's lonely but much simpler.

How would you describe yourselves? 

I'm an acoustic singer songwriter. I've been putting out music for around 10 years and it's been somewhat eclectic/schizophrenic. The main threads being strong melodic content, classic songwriting structures with honest, confessional lyrics and a decent bit of wit. I'm accessible yet unique. Your mum will like it, but also your cool twit mate will find something in there that he could tip his hat too if he pierced the surface (not that your cool twit mate will have the time).

Who are your main influences musically?

Early on it was things like Paul Simon Graceland, Randy Newman, Talking Heads. Now it's anything that catches my ear. From Elbow to Ezra. The Lumineers to Led Zeppelin. If it's good with a bit of a pop ethic, I'll lap it up. (I love face melting dub-step, but sadly it doesn't find it's way into my recordings).

What do you hope to achieve in music?

I hope that my achievements in music help me build my strength towards getting my Gold Swimming Certificate. 

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?

I've played South By South West and Radio One Live Weekend, which were amazing experiences. I toured in Holland extensively for around four years, supporting some big artists over there, doing national Dutch radio/TV and playing the mecca venue in Amsterdam, The Paradiso. I've also had a bunch of my music on TV and adverts. My music has been on Hollyoaks in excess of 100 times, so I'm king of Teenage Telly Boppers. I had a few huge breaks in the US and Canada on TV shows The Real L Word, The L Word and Parenthood with a song I recorded in a toilet in Manchester. As a result I gained a ton of new fans over night and the song in question has now had 6.6million hits on Spotify. Not bad for a fully independent artist. 

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

None of it. Every moment helped me learn something. I know that sounds totally tie-dye. But it's true. 

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?

The Shape Of Us. It shows my truest, most simplest expression of my music. It's from the base of a song like that, that everything else has come and been built on. I think that song is where I got that form the most perfect. My voice has changed a lot since then and I know more about recording than I did then. But it somehow managed to capture that magic (even if I was sitting in the toilet when we recorded it!).

Where can we listen to it?

https://youtu.be/q49eyWkrac8

Where can we find out more about your music? 

http://ianbritt.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/ianbritt1

https://www.facebook.com/ianbrittmusic

https://twitter.com/Brittmusic

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/ian-britt/id73443350

https://ianbritt.bandcamp.com

https://soundcloud.com/ian-britt

Anything else you’d like to say about your band/music that I forgot to ask?

I am releasing a new EP called "Guardians" on Nov 13th and will also be releasing 2 FREE acoustic versions of songs off the EP before then as a taster before the main course.

The first free song is available right now for free:

SEE THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mg2NAfAtpAA

DOWNLOAD THE MP3 FREE: http://www.dmfdigital.com/releases/view/release/72

The next free song before the EP will be available on Oct 17th so join the mailing list today and don't miss out! 

http://ianbritt.com/mailing-list 

Hey Vanity frontman Marc Halls goes solo

HEY Vanity frontman Marc Halls will release his solo EP Bittersweet Memories on July 13th.

He is teasing it by streaming the single Playground Swings, which you can listen to below.

Marc told RealSoundsOK: "Late last year I went through a bit of a strange phase. For the first time in years I had no real musical plans; no tours, no release, I was uninspired to do anything musical. 

"I started focusing pretty much all my attention on negativity, sitting around all day watching upsetting documentaries and getting bitter at the state of the world. It put things in perspective and made me realise that I've spent way too much time stressing over my 'musical career' as if it were anything but something I just love to do." 

While maintaining nods to his rock roots, the artist from Witham, Essex, heads towards a folkier, bluesier sound with his solo work.

He added: "After a well-needed kick up the arse from a close friend, I started writing again and these songs were suddenly pouring out of me. Everything I wrote seemed to be about the bands I've been in, friendships and relationships I've formed and lost, and most of all, how much I regret taking it all too seriously. 

"Bittersweet Memories was the result. It's the most honest, D.I.Y recording I've ever released, I recorded and mixed everything in my 'Man Cave' (garden shed) using only whatever I had in there. I even restrung my first ever guitar for the first time in ten years (£30 acoustic from Argos) and recorded two of the tracks with that, turns out it sounds awesome! 

"This EP is a very simple, stripped back piece of work. My next release is going to be bigger and louder, but this is just what I wanted it to be."

Marc appeared at the Field Day festival in London over the weekend and has more dates lined up including in Brighton, Eastbourne and York.

For more visit www.facebook.com/marchalls

Kat Eaton Q&A

Your name: 
Kat Eaton.

Where are you from? 
Born in Cardiff, raised in Sheffield, now living in London.

Who else is in your band?
I’m a solo artist but I have some amazing musicians who play with me. Between them they’ve worked with Tom Jones, KT Tunstall, Ray Davies and Beverly Knight so I’m pretty lucky.

How would you describe yourself?
Ultimately I’m a soul/blues singer but I love any good song regardless of genre.

Who are your main influences musically?
I’m influenced by all genres but mostly blues and soul. Some of my favourite singers are Donny Hathaway, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Aretha, Stevie Wonder and Joe Cocker.

What do you hope to achieve in music?
To carry on making good music and playing it to as many people as possible who want to listen! The main thing I love about singing and writing is when someone tells me that my song has moved them or inspired them. The more people I can reach, the more people I will hopefully connect with and the happier I’ll be.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?
Being played on Weekend Wogan on BBC Radio Two. It was the first time any of my music has ever been on national radio!

And what’s the moment you want to forget?
I threw up in my mouth on stage once after eating too much. I swallowed and carried on singing! The show must go on!

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?
‘Giving It Up’ because it’s a song I love singing and I never get bored of it. That’s why I chose it for my single.

Where can we listen to it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I67aBsCjJSM and it’s available on iTunes pre-order now.




Where can we find out more about your music?
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/giving-it-up-single/id995436153
www.twitter.com/kateatonmusic
www.facebook.com/kateatonuk
www.soundcloud.com/kateaton
www.youtube.com/kateatonmusic
www.kateaton.com

Anything else you’d like to say about your band/music that I forgot to ask?
I think you’ve covered it all ;) x

Falcon Down Q&A

Your name: 

Daniel Childerley.

Where are you from? 

Devon, UK.

Name of band: 

Falcon Down.

  

How would you describe yourself and your music? 

I'm primarily a songwriter. I see myself as a songsmith, lyricist, guitarist and singer in that order. 

Who are your main influences musically? 

Honestly, in the same breath I like to listen to Lionel Richie, Alice in Chains, Weezer, The Police and the Beastie Boys but very few DJs have these artists on rotation slots. Too many other artists to list as I have a very eclectic taste but most nineties grunge bands had a big influence on me.

What do you hope to achieve in music? 

I have always hoped to write music that is either going to get under peoples skin and get them connecting with my brand or to land a licensing deal, no matter how big I would like some recognition for my songwriting and I feel that these two outcomes would be a sign of validation for my work. 

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why? 

Starting out as Falcon Down back at the beginning of 2014. Up until that point I had lost direction and lost more songs than I care to count. This focussed approach and adopted persona is empowering me to write authentic music, undiluted and free of heavy production. Having Stuart Epps give high praise on my track 'Flame' was also an added bonus. 

And what’s the moment you want to forget? 

The way 'The Llamas' ended. Bad times for me musically and I fell out of love with ska music for a while. 

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why? 

My track Blink Blink from my latest album. It's the best side of me, not too heavy or reflective and not another love song. 

Where can we listen to it? 

www.falcondown.com/mayday-mayday-pt-1-album-review

Where can we find out more about your music?

Twitter @falcon_dan

www.falcondown.com

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/mayday-mayday-pt.-1/id989958339

My first 3 full length albums, 2 EP's and Christmas single can all be found on iTunes. 

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask? 

I really enjoy writing albums and Mayday Mayday, Pt 1 is the first instalment from the larger trilogy album titled Venez M'Aider, it will be out around Christmas time. 

I made a plan from the outset as Falcon Down that I would be forward thinking, I am on track and 2016 will see the launch of my album 'Guardians of the Analogue'. I will not be pigeon-holed into a set genre, I appreciate that this won't please everyone but I'm not about pleasing everyone. Staying true to my vision and the cross genre songs that I write is key to keeping my identity.
I don't and won't  play covers as I will not piggy back off the success of others. I remain a fan of the old school approach to making music and prefer to master pre 2006 "no one wins a loudness war". Here's hoping that some of my work grabs you and coining those famous words from Aliens "stay frosty". 

Liv Austen Q&A

Your name:

Liv Austen.

Where are you from?

I am originally from Norway - but now I live in London!

Name of band: 

I go under my name, Liv Austen, but I have a permanent band backing me.

Who else is in your band?

I have two guitarists; Lee and Mike, my drummer Luke, bass player Nigel and pianist Wayne.

How would you describe yourselves and your music?

I usually go between calling what I do new country and singer/songwriter. I feel the latter is a bit vague! I guess country is the best way to describe it. I love discovering new things to do musically with my songs - especially because my band is fantastic, but my songs are very lyric-driven. I wouldn't be a songwriter if I couldn't put the lyrics first. To me having something to say in your songs is incredibly important! But we also like to just have fun and entertain people.

Who are your main influences musically?

Great Nashville songwriters like Jessi Alexander, Brett James, Brandy Clark and Hilary Lindsey. Singers I love are Carrie Underwood, Jana Kramer, Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes and Lee Ann Womack to name a few!

What do you hope to achieve in music?

My goal is to be able to live off my music, meaning I would love to tour with my band and share my songs to audiences in different countries all over the world. I have so many songs I want to share and my next project will probably be another EP, after that I hope to start releasing full length albums. And I see myself as a songwriter just as much as I see myself as a singer, so I would love to have other artists sing songs that I've written.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?

I think the highlight so far was to perform at the Brooklyn Bowl stage at Country2Country, the UK's biggest festival for modern country. I had no idea if anyone was going to show up and I walked on stage to an audience of several hundred people! It was a fantastic experience and has lead to a lot of great opportunities. I was very nervous and excited that day and probably didn't do my best vocal performance! But it was a wonderful memory and a moment that made me think "yes, I can do this".

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

Great question! When I was first starting out I would take any gig that came my way, and I remember performing in this quite trendy pub, with some guys thinking they were way too hipster and cool for my music trying to heckle me while I was performing. I can always think back to those first gigs from before I had a fan base and it'll definitely keep my feet on the ground!

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?

That is incredibly difficult. But I am going to go with Rain On My Side, it is my first single from my debut EP and you can hear that it is somewhere between pop and country.

Where can we listen to it?

You can check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUKRblGOJxI or on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/liv-austen/rain-on-my-side

Where can we find out more about your music?

Here are many different ways to find out more about me and hear my music:

www.livausten.com

www.reverbnation.com/livausten

www.youtube.com/livausten

www.facebook.com/livausten

www.twitter.com/livausten

www.soundcloud.com/liv-austen

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pcJG4WgxymCV95qSNHtoS

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/workin-mans-dream-ep/id910477180

YouTube link to EP: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21Kb9mz22Jfnn2sqzl60fL5QfZ43j8Ph

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask?

I have quite a lot of shows coming up - both acoustic and with a full band - you can have a look on my website to see if I'm playing near you in the future!

David Dewhirst Q&A

Your name:
David Dewhirst.

Where are you from? 
Currently, Chattanooga, Tennessee... but grew up in Detroit and have lived in Germany, Upstate New York, and Florida.

How would you describe yourself and your music? 
My tastes are eclectic and so is the music I write. I'm a throwback hippie and so that informs my music, but it's certainly not the entirely of what I do. I'm also very lyric-focused, and most of my songs play with language and words and meaning. I've formally studied writing and poetry and am a published poet from my college years, so those things are important to me.

Who are your main influences musically? 
The Beatles, Dylan, Tom Petty, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Phish. I think if you listen to my catalog on SoundCloud or Grumpadilly.com with those things in mind you'll hear each of them, to some degree... but I'm also certainly putting my own spin on it all, and people keep telling me other artists I put them in mind of. Most recently it was Springsteen and Mellencamp.

What do you hope to achieve in music? 
I want to get my songs out in front of people, and I want people to enjoy them. 

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why? 
I have played in / fronted bands and done solo shows off and on for many years. I would be active and then take lots of time away from the scene. But this most recent round is different - I'm writing better than I ever have, and I feel like these songs need to come out. That in itself is a highlight :)

And what’s the moment you want to forget?
Hmmm. I've never been booed off, so nothing like that. Maybe the time I was playing a party at a frat house and one of the (very chemically altered) frat brothers managed to trip over the cables for both my mic and my soundhole pickup, in the process ripping the cable clean out of the pickup. Yikes, was I ever annoyed...

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?
That's a toughie - like I say, I'm fairly eclectic and hard to fit into one well-defined genre. But maybe right now I would say Savannah Dreams of Bones; it's a pretty sophisticated extended metaphor lyrically, and musically it has kind of a semi-trippy groove thing going but with some decidedly modern elements as well. It's a little less rock than some others, but that's okay -- it still represents.

Where can we listen to it? 
https://soundcloud.com/david-dewhirst-2/savannah-dreams-of-bones-rough

Where can we find out more about your music?

https://soundcloud.com/david-dewhirst-2
https://twitter.com/DDewhirst_Music
https://www.facebook.com/DavidDewhirstMusic
http://www.grumpadilly.com

Two singles on iTunes, if anyone wants to enrich me by $ .70
Shine at http://apple.co/1EyHySC
Sink In and Stick http://apple.co/1I5Msb2

Anything else you’d like to say about your music that I forgot to ask?
First, thank you so much, Greg! Secondly, my Facebook page especially is sad in terms of Likes and lagging far behind Twitter, so if everyone could click on the page and give me a quick Like it might not be so sad ;)