Another Man's Treasure

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Random Scenarios of a Folk Singer



Lately I've been singing in random scenarios. Most singer/songwriters I know are out there trying to make a name for themselves by running around the country,
sending press kits, wheelin' and dealin' for their music career,
while forgetting to live the songs.


What have I been up to in music you may ask?

Well....I'm singing old Civil War tunes with my banjo on Historical Museum lawns.
I am assisting in hosting Songwriter Circles, Open Mic nights at our local coffeehouse.
I'm playing songs about my old hometown while being in my old hometown...
a strange feeling.
I'm trying to play fiddle to other's music while listening friends are cringing,
but still nodding supportingly!

I'm singing in Free Folk Concerts where folk artists gather to share songs,
so a community can embrace folk music on a larger scale.

I'm making up prayer songs with my son at night and singing them in such a harmony
that only blood can create.


Random is what I do best, and finding "flow" in the midst of turning events is also what I seem to have a knack for. There's no sense in making a name for myself...I can only BE myself. Let everything else come out in the wash.
Ramblin' on...