Please go to Operation Troup Aid's myspace and make Mark one of your friends...met Mark last week at Nashville...a great guy working for a great cause...let's all do what we can for this cause...thanks Butch
First, let me say;
I’ve gotten lucky here on myspace to find new friends, Richie Fields, Dani Lee Dawson, Rick Courtney, Rob Arey, Tim La Roche, Joe Hrashna, Kelly Parker, Tim Yukovitch and so many more. This “undiscovered” talent on myspace amazes me. I can’t say enough about these folks. Showin’ interest in what I write, then takin’ it and turnin’ it into song. They’ve become more than just people I’ve met here, I’m glad today to call them friends. As for Richie he was the first to take my words and somehow turn them into a great song. I saw him perform in Nashville, a great talent, a great guy and great friend who along with Mette made us feel like family. Thanks! Certain things keep my writing goin’, my family and friends, the good lord above, this country, the men and women protectin’ us day and night and my wonderful wife. And then there are these folks who’ve made me feel what I write is special. So let me just say thanks to all of you. Thanks
As for the people who influence me the most
My mom and dad, musically; Elvis, and these great writers Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr., Kris Kristofferson, John Cash, Toby Keith and then there's our fightin' men and women can't say thanks enough to ya'll
The vocals ya' hear on my demos is that of Tim La Roche...when you get a minute go to Tim's space and give him a shout...And Tim La Roche! http://www.myspace.com/timlarochetwang
Ashley Adair...Man Enough for Me....
Amanda Nagurney...Tonight I'm Gonna' Drink
I know you normally write your bio in the second or third person but that’s not who the hell I am.
I was born my parents 2nd son in September 1956. They were 2 of the hardest workin’ people you’ll ever know. I watched growin’ up as they built our lives in Jonesboro Arkansas. Some of my first memories were of our home on north Allis street on the North side of town across the tracks which some said was the “wrong” side of town. I remember bein’ a happy kid, my dad worked for a plumbing supply company and my mother a secretary by day and worked the snack bar at the local drive-in at night. I believe we got into the movie free…hamburgers, hotdogs, french-fries, pickles and soda what kid wouldn’t love that. But my memories also tell me that as good as those times were they were hard too. Medical bills due to a childhood illness and low blue collar wages it had to be hard to make ends meet. But they did.
My first musical memories were of my mother. She could play the piano by ear and how she could play. Her whole family played and somehow I missed out on that talent. Wish I could just sit at the piano and play. But I’m workin’ on my music now and with any luck before I die I’ll be able to play the guitar. But back to rememberin’, my mom, a friend, my brother and I spent lots of time at a small lake in Jonesboro. I remember hot summer days of swimmin’, fishin’ and havin’ fun we’d eat lettuce sandwiches and listen to a transistor radio.
It was the late 50s early 60s and my mom loved this one singer…Elvis. As popular as he was his songs were on that radio all the time. When one played we’d dance, sing and have a great time. And I’ve love him and his music ever since.
We finally moved across the tracks, to the “right” side of town, times were still tough but we did OK. I remember livin’ in 3 different houses on the same block and how mom and dad worked. I remember when they bought their first house, got their first color TV, first air conditioner, first new car and at the time not havin’ these things didn’t seem important. In fact I didn’t even realize we didn’t have em’. So I grew up right smack dab in the middle of Jonesboro…got my first kiss…fell in love…learned to drive…uncle gave me a 56 Chevy truck… traded it for a 66 mustang and learned to live there. Like I said fell in love, with Janie we got married, in August of "75" and had our son, Josh in June of "78 and he married Lynn in 2000. And they had my grandog Dumpster several years laterSo my ride through life has had its ups and downs, its smiles and tears but what it’s really had is love.
So now I write about it…the whole journey. In every song you’ll hear my heart and soul twisted through. I’ve worked in the blue collar world most of my life and proud of it. Except for the time with UPS they gave me the opportunity to become part of white collar America, but it didn’t take. Came back to blue collar work with Union Pacific Railroad for the past 8 years and have loved every minute. Many songs have been written about the railroad…I can understand why, it’s a poetic place to work. The history behind it, the steel under it and just gettin’ to ride across one of the most beautiful countries in the world is a childhood dream. My work takes me from Arkansas into Louisiana and Texas.
So here I am just an Ol’ Arkansas boy who works for the railroad. Ridin’ trains has given me lots of time to think about things and with this music in my head my thoughts seem to come out in what you’re hearing. Told a guy once the motion of the train keeps time with the thoughts in my head, and the sound of the steel on steel keeps a pretty good beat. And that’s true, it really does.
Like I said before I write from somewhere between the heart and soul about family, god, the past, our country, my love of life and the love I have for my wonderful wife. So my story continues…who knows where this might go, maybe just here. But ya’ know at the end of the day I am what I am and these songs are what they are. And if it goes no farther...I still have the songs
Just stopping by to wish you a great weekend, and also to let you know I just finished a new song I have been working on in my studio. It's called " SQUEEZE ME". It is in my more dance rock vain of song writing. Please give it a listen and let me know what you think. Take care and have a peaceful evening. Cheers. RAY
Hey!! This is Nikki. I run this fansite to help support Kimberly Paige!! THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP!! How are you? HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A FANTABOLOUS DAY!! =) Keep In Touch!!!
Hey,Butc, Getting a little concerned. Ive noticed you haven't logged in since the 26 of October...I hope everything is alright..... Sending Lotsa Tuesday Love Your Way! I hope you've had a Great Day....Enjoy the Night...
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Hi Butch I know "Love" is a big word but I just want you to know that I do love you all and I would not be where I am today if it weren't for you, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hope you're having an awesome week!
New songs coming soon! Can't wait for you to hear them! Always with Love Laurie Songwriter
Hey Butch, just wanted to let you know that my second single and video
clip off my Self titled Debut EP has just been released to radio and
has now been added on CMC's Top 30. You can check out my new single
and video clip 'You Better Run' on www.toridarke.com
Would love your support by requesting me on CMC http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/cmc/Requests.aspx and helping me to climb the charts.
Hi! Thank you for being my friend! I would like to invite you to my new music site! You can make a page and customize it, upload music and pictures! In the spring of 2010, I am launching a BIG promotional campaign and online CD release party! Lots of fun and freebies! My music site will be at the center of it! So please join me!
Just passing through to see how you are doing. Seeing of anything new and good is happening. I'm doing well and working on some new things. Hope and pray all go well with you and yours.
First, let me say;
I’ve gotten lucky here on myspace to find new friends, Richie Fields, Dani Lee Dawson, Rick Courtney, Rob Arey, Tim La Roche, Joe Hrashna, Kelly Parker, Tim Yukovitch and so many more. This “undiscovered” talent on myspace amazes me. I can’t say enough about these folks. Showin’ interest in what I write, then takin’ it and turnin’ it into song. They’ve become more than just people I’ve met here, I’m glad today to call them friends. As for Richie he was the first to take my words and somehow turn them into a great song. I saw him perform in Nashville, a great talent, a great guy and great friend who along with Mette made us feel like family. Thanks! Certain things keep my writing goin’, my family and friends, the good lord above, this country, the men and women protectin’ us day and night and my wonderful wife. And then there are these folks who’ve made me feel what I write is special. So let me just say thanks to all of you. Thanks
As for the people who influence me the most
My mom and dad, musically; Elvis, and these great writers Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Hank Jr., Kris Kristofferson, John Cash, Toby Keith and then there's our fightin' men and women can't say thanks enough to ya'll
Your Way!
