BANDS: The Eagles, Lone Justice, Fleetwood Mac, The Producers, Split Enz, Crowded House, The Beatles **** GUYS: Johnny Cash, George Jones, Gary Allan, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Tim McGraw **** GALS: Loretta Lynn, Nanci Griffith, Cheryl Wheeler, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Dolly Parton, Crystal Gayle, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Gauthier, Linda Ronstadt, Mary Alice Vanderwaters, Cindi Hall
Mixed with Cajun and Irish roots, Americana singer-songwriter Derek Toomey grew up in Central Louisiana, where many a Sunday when he wasn't catching crawfish in the bayou near his grandparents' farmhouse, he was singing along to their Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Beatles records. Derek's soon-to-be-released debut CD "Kiss on the Wind" is a blend of those iconic musical influences with a bit of pop, folk, rock and even swamp.
Derek's voice, like blackberries tangled on rusted barbed wire, is organic and rough around the edges, yet honest enough to evoke raw emotion. It is in the storytelling and songwriting, though, where the Atlanta-based musician stands out. Whether it's an infectious rhythm that makes you want to use your dashboard as a drum, or a haunting lyric that sticks in your head, his words and melodies are written to move you -- the way he was moved to create them.
Renowned accordionist Jo-EL Sonnier, whose songs Tear-Stained Letter and No More One More Time took him to the top of the country charts, lends his musical genius to the track "Evangeline." Enjoy listening, and stay tuned for the album release of "Kiss on the Wind" featuring 11 eclectic tunes!
FOR NOW, YOU CAN BUY DEREK'S SONGS FROM THE MUSIC PLAYER BELOW!
There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be.
That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down.
But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.
There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.
constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are.
So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be.
Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.
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