Understood Backwards

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10 years ago, I was in a band. We called ourselves Patchwork Soul. This was back in Lexington, KY. When the band broke up, I quit playing music. Don’t know why, I just didn’t have the confidence anymore, I guess. A year ago, I decided to start up again. And ever since I started writing and recording, I have been busy. Music has been pouring out of me. I think it’s unique. And now, I’m ready to start getting it out there so I can find other musicians who can help me finish with my new vision.

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

Music is security. It gives me warmth and comfort. Allows me to feel and connect. To tell a story about myself without having to be too verbal. Music is the fundamental reality that always exist around me. Everything else is simply not real.

What is your music dream?

To make a career in the music industry. Anything in the industry would make me happy. Writing, playing, recording, promoting...I want to be a part of the very thing I love the most. For too long I’ve worked jobs I don’t fit in well with, only to eventually end up leaving the jobs (either amicably or negatively). It’s time to find my true career and true purpose.

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

Well, I believe you’d have to start with people’s need to do better than others. By viewing yourself as a better person, more deserving, etc., you forget to take care of those around us. We are all struggling and failing and trying. Some do better, and some know better, but that doesn’t mean that some ARE better. Circumstances create life experiences. Most of the time. We all could do better to keep that in mind. Circumstances can always change dramatically.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Do the Bartman

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

So many. But, top three inspiring bands, 1) The Beatles, 2) Led Zeppelin, 3) My Morning Jacket. Those bands just helped me fall in love with music. However, people in music who have influenced me... Conner Oberst, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Ray Charles to name a few.

What inspires you to make music?

Hard to say. I just pick up the guitar and usually something will start writing itself. But, usually, I’d say it’s the pain or suffering I’m experiencing. Art turns such things into beautiful sounds.

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

We all suffer, but we all have beauty to combat it.

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

Scared. Euphoric. Happy.

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

Perfection is not real. Image is just an angle. Words are easily misunderstood. Just make music. Be happy to do something you love. A large population of the world does not get to do what they love. So, don’t take it for granted. Give back.

What do you think of Drooble?

Not sure yet, just getting started with it. Sure does ask a lot of questions though, I’ll say that.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Trying to find like minded people to make music with. Everyone is so focused on their own potential, they forget to enjoy someone else potential once in a while.

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

By going out and watching local bands.

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

I don’t know. I barely get heard myself. I guess confidence. And good tunes.

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

I’ll get back to you on that.