I do some touring with my band, The Evertones. Other than me, the members are Jeff Gilkinson (of the Dillards: cello, bass, banjo, harmonica, guitar) and whoever else we take along.
Influences
Tony Lane, Rickie Lee Jones, Terry Goodkind, Frank Zappa, Chopin, Terry Pratchett, Led Zeppelin, Hank Williams, sr., Kevin Smith, OLD AC/DC, Patsy Cline, Anthony Smith, Jonathan Long, Chris Wallin, Bobby Terry, pre-haircut Mettalica, Jimmy Rogers, Paul Rodgers, Mr. Rogers, Roger Miller... I refuse to spend my life writing one, or any limited number of, genres.
Sounds Like
Sounds like you can buy it on Rockband's website. "If Trucks Drank Beer", the first of my six rockbandnetwork songs can be previewed in the following link. I think it's about 3 minutes in.
Um... I won the Kerrville New Folk Award for Songwriting last year. Other winners include Steve Earle, Lyle Lovette, Shawn Colvin, Townes Van Zant, Nanci Griffith, Lucinda Williams and Hal Ketchum... cool!
I'm a songwriter/singer/guitarist and producer. I write a book every now and then, when money is tight. Check out "The Everything Songwriting Book" (Adams Media). It's been through several printings and American Songwriter Magazine called it the most complete songwriting book ever and said "No songwriter should be without it". I don't know about all that, but it sure felt good to read the review.
Myspace music doesn't have a box for this but, I'm happy to say that I'm in a relationship with a WONDERFUL woman named Kristen, whom I probably don't deserve... but I'll take all the good God wants to give me.
Back to me (this, after all MY space), I am a compulsive reader. I was in the first rock band to tour China. I have played at the Ryman (WSM Fanfare show) and I was a frequent guest on 'Opry Star Spotlight' while it was on the air. I've shared the stage with Charlie Louvin, Bad Company, Brad Paisley, Foghat, Stonewall Jackson, Wanda Jackson, Humble Pie, Chad Brock, The Georgia Satellites, Black Oak Arkansas, Juice Newton, Blake Shelton, The Byrds and a bunch of other cool people.
I've had songs recorded by (some of which actually got released) James Otto (Mercury), Mustang Sally (Asylum), Lisa Shaffer (Lyric Street), Jason Whitehorn (Arista) and great Indie artists like Dakota Grove, Trent Jeffcoat and Christie Warner.
CJ thanks for the add. I attended one of your clinics in NO. I had a song placed on a compilation cd called Love Song to New Orleans, “Only Thing She Needs”. It's a fun rockin song, take a listen if you get a chance. Proceeds of the cd will go to The New Orleans Musicians relief fund.
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Hey CJ, looking forward to your set with Jeff Gilkinson Oct 17 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana! They are gonna let me share a song or two as well. Should be a fun evening for local, original music.
YEAH! LOVE LOVE LOVE the new songs! Both of them! (1 has gone walk-about BUT it was GREAT-What a vocalist!) You are THE MAN, CJ! Hope you're feeling well enough to do backflips, Mate! AUSTRALIA LOVES YOU, Baby! CJ2x
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