OK, I admit it, I’m a late bloomer. The problem is that striving to be the world’s oldest teenager stunted my growth in other areas. It has taken years for my musical talent to develop into what it is today ……but what it is today is as good as many of those famous singer/songwriters you’ve heard of.
It wasn’t because I didn’t get started early enough. I started playing in a folk band in High School…even made the year book. Then the coffee houses and college shows began to make me think I could make a career as a singer and musician. I had half of it right. I was a pretty good musician. Friends and family convinced me that I might starve to death if I tried to make it on my singing skills. My other passion, flying took over and I fed myself and family well for 30 years with that. During that time I didn’t slow down with the music or the performing. I just sort of went underground. Things really got going when my two daughters Eleanor and Bonnie inherited the best music genes from me and my wife Marti, an extraordinary singer in the classical world. I highly recommend raising your own family band. In honing my daughters’ skills on stage, I polished mine also. My daughters have already surpassed me in name recognition around Texas playing with the likes of Slaid Cleaves and Susan Gibson, but I’m coming on strong, trying to keep up with them.
The final pieces came together about 5 years ago when all those quiet prods from my wife/vocal coach and the songwriting skills finally started kicking in. I’ve just released Cd number 6 now. I’ve also recorded and produced one for my daughter Bonnie Picking up Pieces that made the ballot for the 2005 Grammy Awards in eight categories. My humorous and serious songs about Texas are being played around the world on radio stations that are not bound to the Clear Channel. It is a good feeling to have others like your songs and buy your recordings. There are plenty more people out there and I just need a chance to perform for them. I think I’m qualified now and I’m definitely ready.
Alex, you were so funny Saturday night at Dunn Bros Coffee Shop. Johnna had never heard of you before and she loved your humor so much she bought a CD.
Thanks for the Add! Just dropping by to see how you are doing. I love to hear from you drop by anytime and leave me your feedback and comments on my CD "Has Anybody Seen Me?" Have a great day and God Bless! Sam
Thanks for the add Alex, I'd love to jam with you sometime as I'm only 45 miles from Denton and went to College there in the 70's and the late 80's. Graduated in 90. Took some music there and met a lot of good musicians. My son's band also recorded down on Locust at Panhandle house a couple of years ago. Darlene and Don Abney said they had a great time in Colorado and your music kept them in stitches. I'll try to keep up with your schedule and catch a show between my two sons gig's, both play. One is a singer/Rhythm Guitarist and the Other a Drummer/Singer. Olest son in Ft. Worth and youngest here on the ranch still at age 29. Look forward to seeing you live and in person.
Just wanted to stop by and say hi. I have new pictures and check out my songs. Also, check out this cool band. They are the LOST JOHNSON BAND coming to you out of Rockwall, Texas.
They are entered in the Shiner Bock Rising Star Competition.
www. myspace. com/lostjohnsonband
Check them out cause they ROCK. Also come out and support them. They are all that and more. Thanks....!!!
The pics are finally uploaded to an album in my pics here. We're still talking about that great night - what a fantastic memory! Here's one of may favorites: JoLynn
