Adam Mcelwain

Story

I’m a intermediate guitar player and I love me some blues. Hoping to find others to jam out with.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the soul. The world rips your soul from you, music reminds you that you have a soul.

What is your music dream?

I wanna play blues with the best.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I extend to change at least a small part of the world. Even if it’s one song that makes someone feel just a little bit better on a bad day, or makes someone happy in a sad moment.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Hound dog - Elvis

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I like any kind of blues from John lee Hooker, to Buddy Guy. Stevie Ray Vaughn, all the kings (bb,Albert, and Freddie), Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish is pretty good to.

What inspires you to make music?

I once saw a tattoo on Brent Smith’s arm. Its in the crease of his elbow so I would imagine it hurt like hell which is ironic because it says “pain is a gift”. That pain, anger, or sadness can all be let go through playing my guitar. All the stress of the world just kinda drifts away for a while.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Keep on keepin on as said by Joe Dirt. Life throws us a lot of ups and downs. sometimes it feels like more downs than ups. no matter how far down you get, you can always pick yourself back up.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous, excited, terrified, happy. millions of feelings all rolled into one.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

anyone’s reality is what they make of it.

What do you think of Drooble?

it’s an awesome app so far. I never really figured out how to start getting serious with music until recently but I have been hitting it with a vengeance. so far I really enjoy the app. it’s a great way to hear new music and a great way to get my music heard.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

the cost of making music. I have the literal bare minimum when it comes to my equipment and that’s only because all of it is so expensive.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I try to but it’s hard for me to see shows with kids.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

I’m still figuring this one out myself.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

submersed was a favorite rock band of mine back in high school. not many people have heard of them. or maybe Ra. awesome Egyptian style rock band.