Lance Eads

Folk, freak-folk, psychedelic folk, post-folk, folk rock, space folk, etc., etc., etc.,

A whirlpool in the stream of time-space...

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

Music is a way to express thoughts and emotions that words alone cannot.

What is your music dream?

My musical dream is for as many people as possible to hear my songs, even if they never know my name.

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

Meditation

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The H.R. Puf ‘n’ Stuf theme song

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Donovan, Syd Barrett, Daevid Allen, Buffy Sainte Marie

What inspires you to make music?

Life, love, awe

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

We’re all One

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

In the zone, comfortable, copacetic

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

It’s easier to record and to reach a larger audience, but it’s more difficult to earn a living from it. The music business needs a new model.

What do you think of Drooble?

It’s great.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

It’s not all about the money for me, but I do think it should be easier to get fairly compensated.

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

Yes, I go see shows, buy recordings, and pass on the word about artists I like.

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

Tenacity, extroversion, business acumen

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

Daevid Allen, Eugene Chadbourne, Rhiannon Gidden