Early influences consisted of people that I grew up around and were my first real musicians to draw from. Guys like Steve Hoke, Bev Hairfield (whom I got my first guitar from) Mike Bennett, Mac Sasser, Greer Franklin (who got me on stage for the first time at age 14), John Oxford, Sheila Carlisle, Rusty Barkley, Johnny Bristol and Etta Baker.
Then there was James Taylor and Joni Mitchell leading me into more music. Al Green, Billy Joel, Jim Croce, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Cat Stevens, Michael McDonald, Eric Clapton, BB King, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Beatles, Steppin' Wolf, Montrose, Earth Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers, Led Zepplin, The Police and the list goes on....
Raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and from a musical family, Todd began singing in church and school groups. He performed in plays and talent shows throughout his school years. As he began to develope his musical abilities in college, he began to learn the guitar from a young lady that he was smitten by. He then realized that the song was what made the music and began to write songs of his own. His affinity for the acoustic guitar and the singer songwriters of the era, compelled him to hone his craft. The influences of artist like James Taylor, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Al Green and Aretha Franklin made him aware of the song and its voice.
Once he had the nerve and a few songs under his belt, he began to play coffee houses and private parties. Eventually traversing a path to Nashville, where he worked for other artists and wrote with whomever he could to learn more.
Today, Todd Greene is an engaging solo performer with introspective original songs, and a rich voice steeped in rhythm & blues. He is truly an original American storyteller and captivating artist.
Very kind of you Todd. Have a beautiful Holiday Season and wishing us all Peace in our hearts, peace in our family's, peace in our towns, peace in our states, peace in our countries, and Peace on Earth... wouldn't it be lovely.... ;))
Got back from a rehearsal with the big band to a hungry house full of company. Just finished cleaning up the kitchen. They pitched in to cook. I'm sooooo tired. Hope we can connect this weekend!
How's things? Darn if we keep missing each other on the phone. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Also my dad and his wife came down on Friday and spent the weekend here in Santa Barbara. They really enjoyed being here, I could tell.
Anyway, I hope things are good with you. Just checkin' in...
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
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How's things? I guess we never connected this last time with all the phone tagging. I'm sure you're all settled in now.
The Jesusita Fire has had Santa Barbara on the edge of our seats this past week. Over 30,000 had to evacuate their homes and many others took people in. It's been quite stressful, but I think the firefighters have got the upper hand on it now. That's three wildfires in only nine months now!
Drop me a line when you have a minute. I hope you are well.
