-I am Justin Lewis, and I am a 21 year old singer/songwriter
-I play music
-I have had the chance to play with many wonderful musicians in my few 2 years
of playing music as a side profession including Teneia Sanders, Leigh Ann Yost, Danny Flanigan, Hambone, and many more
-I have played the Abbey Road Beatles Festival in downtown Louisville. It was a blast I must say.
-Bellarmine University Radio is a fantastic college station
-I am a humanitarian.
-This coming July I am heading to Guatemala to do work with the povertized children for most of the month. 100% of my cd sales and music proceeds will fund that long awaited second trip.
-Hopefully a full album will be in the works in the next year. Along with finishing my studies at the University of Louisville in Sociology.
-Below is an article written on me one year ago in "The Louisville Cardinal."
-Hope you enjoy, and hope to see you soon
-Best Wishes
LOCAL LEWIS SHOULD NOT BE OVER LOOKED-Everyone calls themselves a musician nowadays, but it is rare to find someone who knows more than the mainstream bands and can tell you the background behind genres of music. After meeting local artist and University of Louisville sophomore Justin Lewis, though, it becomes evident that there are people who play just for the love of music and not in hopes of becoming rich.
Lewis is not going to be trying out for "American Idol" anytime soon, but that doesn't mean he has no intention of sharing his music with other people.
Lewis is a self taught guitarist who has been playing for about three years and performing for little over one. For now, though, he doesn't have an album recorded, but he hopes to try and record in May. He makes his education his first priority.
"That's why I'm not recording until May and that's why you won't see many show listings on my Myspace. Right now I'm focusing on school," he said.
Lewis may not know what he wants to do with his schooling (he still hasn't declared his major) but he said, "I like kids a whole lot. I like helping people. Maybe I can do something with that and music too."
Like many people, Lewis doesn't like the direction music has taken lately.
He commented on how pop radio in general has become so commercialized and taken a downhill turn. He said he would love to provide "something different" with his music, whether it is by introducing different styles of music or new views.
He loves discovering unique kinds of music, noting how he will go to the local music store, Ear X-tacy, and randomly buy a CD from an unknown artist.
His inspirations range from Ella Fitzgerald to John Mayer to Stevie Ray Vaughn, all of which impact various songs he has written.
Vaughn was an important influence in Lewis' decision to start singing and playing, Lewis said.
He also said that the passion Vaughn played, combined with his father's own regrets of never learning to play, inspired him to pick up the hobby. Since then, he has written over 10 songs and has 20 more in the works.
When trying to find inspiration for new works, Lewis said he tries to change the genres-he usually thinks of past love lives or turns to the political side-and makes it sound like him. Most of the music he has written relies heavily on the guitar rather than vocals.
Lewis admitted that the first time he went on stage he was scared. Now that he has made friends with other bands, though, he feels more secure.
As long as he has his guitar, of course. "When I had to give a speech for class, I felt naked without my guitar. It just started to feel natural to have it there," he said.......................
For additional information about Lewis' music visit be http://www.myspace.com/justinpaullewis.
-DeAndra Hoppe-"The Louisville Cardinal"
Justin Lewis [currently in Guatemala]'s Friend Space (Top 20)
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Go... enjoy... leave your mark... return safely, and soon. The 20th on my calendar is covered with a big red smiley face. And my reminder alarms have been set... I miss you already!
Dig your new tune Justin. Hey, I thought we were already friends from a while ago. Is this a new site or did you delete me and change your mind (or maybe I'm just nuts!!!) Either way, hope things are going awesome in looooville. :)
Hey Justin, I'm doing a BIG POPPA"S SONGWRITER"S SERENADE at Bearno's by the Bridge on July 24 at 7:00 to 10:00 it's a thursday I would like to feature you, it is biult to showcase some of my songwriting students, but I need to feature some "vets" too call me at 472-2548 and leave me your number so we can talk about it if you are interested Big Poppa
Hey sweet cheeks!!! It was very nice seeing you again last night. Your voice always makes me feel soulful and romantic. I just wanted to wish you safe travels and a beautiful experience. I am sending some love, for you to take with you. Give all the little kids a hug for me. I think it is such an amazing thing that you are doing....I will see you when you return... Hugs....Nat
