Gregory Davenport

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Live in South Carolina and have been playing guitar for nearly 40 yrs. and writing for approx.30 yrs. Lived and worked in Nashville,Tenn. with the local IATSE Union as stage vrew for more acts than I can add here. Recently and still in the process of setting up my home recording studio. My oldest brother,who is a awesome business executive(retired),wants he & I to start our own publishing company to handle our own work. Always open for collaborating with others. Anyone in/or around South Carolina, drop me a line.

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

Music is very very important to me and is and has been part of my life. It gives me peace of mind and relaxes me.

What is your music dream?

At my age (62), to have some of my originals recorded by others. Hear my origianls on the radio.

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

Hatred and Hunger,Homelessness....

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Actually, too many to remember but early Beatles.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Beatles,James Taylor,Jim Croce,America,Eagles,Goo Dolls, REM, Bare Naked Ladies.....

What inspires you to make music?

My love for playing and writing...

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

Neverreally thought of a message. Except maybe one song I wrote yrs.ago titled "Changes Come Morning". Never give up and just realize tomorrow is a new day.

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

Awesome...it's a rush that's really all inspiring and pushes me to play better and give the audience what they came to hear !

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

Too much red tape to try and get your originals handle honestly. Give the people what they want and not what "corporate labels" want !

What do you think of Drooble?

Seems to be an awesome site .

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Trying to get through the red tape to get noticed.

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

Yes...attend live shows when I can.

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

Straight forward,stick to your dreams and NEVER give up or take no for an answer, keep pushing. There are more ways to be heard these days as there was 10-20 yrs.ago.

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

Too many out there I never heard of......LOL