Tommy Gaul

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

Music has always been the thread of life for me, a hand up in the darkest times, faithful, true, always uplifting. Not sure I would have survived or been the person I am without it. It gives me joy. It gives me peace. It gives me hope in the human race! It gives and never takes!

What is your music dream?

My dream grows with every open door like this one. Right now money's got nothing to do with it. I just want to hear my stories told on national radio!

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

Wow what a responsibility that would be. I would want the world to understand that kindness is the ONLY way for us to grow!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I don't have a MOST memorable. I loved almost all of it but any of The Beatles or Michael Jackson would do nicely!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Beatles, Jackson 5, Spyro Gyra, Elton John, Dire Straits to name just a few

What inspires you to make music?

I'm not sure what I would call it. It's the same feeling I get when I'm caught by surprise by a live performance and end up in tears because it seems the artist is singing to me personally somehow.

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

HOPE

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

Complete

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

I think the harsh reality is that the walls are high and there is so much out there we will never get to hear. The musical talent is endless but the powers that be want to wrap it in cellophane so much of it is formula driven. I think shows and programs like this help us get closer to our dream.

What do you think of Drooble?

I'm brand new but it seems incredible. Be nice if they evolved to publishing and helped us build a catalog.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The roads I never had the courage to take and that time is something I don't have as much of as I used to

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

When I can I do by getting out to listen!!

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

Persistence, humility, the desire to learn always

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

Craig Chicico, Jeffry Gaines, Linda Roush