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Volkert
Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

Looking toward summer, would love to play gigs!



Snohomish, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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Member Since10/30/2006
Band Website

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/volkert

Band Members

I play guitar and sing and sometimes I write songs. I like to jam with my friends and sometimes they appear on stage with me, and sometimes I appear with them. It's a simple life, but I like it.

Influences

The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, The Theotokos, St. Peter, St. John, St. Paul, St. George, also John, Paul, George and Ringo, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bobby (Zimmy), Elvis, Simon & Garfunkel, my sister who turned me on to the radio when I was a little kid, some of my music teachers, but not the little old lady who rapped my wrists with a ruler. Also my mother (Moeder) who listend to Bach while she ironed clothes and I played at her feet, my brother who came home from the Army with recordings by Glenn Miller, my other brother who took me to art galleries and taught me about guys like Vincent (Van Gogh), my eldest sister who always had chocolates in candy dishes at her house, my other sister who taught me that there's life after divorce, and my father (Vader) who taught me how to alphabetize. Then there's the nice lady at the Montlake Public Library who showed me the "Cowboy Sam" books. But mostly I'd like to thank Saint Nicholas for showing me the way back home.

Sounds Like

Someone just told me I sound like a cross between Willie Nelson and Jack Johnson. I think it was meant as a compliment. Someone else just told me I sound a bit like James Taylor. Now, that's a compliment. I met someone this summer who said I sound just like Volkert. Imagine that!

Record LabelHarry Miller Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Volkert

Volkert has been playing guitar since he was about 12 years old. He's been writing songs fairly seriously since 1969. He finds great joy in going to open mics, jamming with his friends, listening to fellow musicians try out new material, and chatting with the folks who come to listen.

Volkert has overcome his fear of flying with his precious guitar after purchasing one of the above cases. Take a look. Since purchasing my Clam, my guitar has made many trips on the plane and survived in great shape (my faith in traveling with all six-strings has been restored).


   Volkert's Friend Space (Top 16)
Volkert has 662 friends.
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 maggie. 


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Volkert's Friends Comments
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Summer Meltdown 9





Jul 11 2009 9:26 AM

You coming to the party?
www.summermeldown.com

9th Annual Flowmotion Summer Meltdown

Elizabeth





Apr 10 2009 5:13 AM

Well hello there!!! Long time no talk, how are things?
David Guilbault





Apr 3 2009 9:37 AM

Hi Volert. A belated thank you for befriending me. I'm enjoying your music and happy to share some of mine here. Cheers. David.



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KARI THACH MUSIC





Feb 26 2009 11:08 AM

:) Thanks,
I actually got booked for a singer/songwriter showcase in April, so I'm really excited.
And I put up new songs if you'd like to check em out.
I can always use constructive advice.

Peace
KARI THACH MUSIC





Feb 24 2009 12:33 AM

Hey there!
I was just thinking the other day...how much I love your music.
Just thought you should know.
Gordy Thomas Guitar Pull





Feb 12 2009 1:18 PM

Greetings my Orthodox brother!

Thank you for adding The Pull to your list of friends.

I trust you'll find at least one new favorite song on the playlist.

In Christ,

Gordie
Reggie Miles





Jan 27 2009 4:47 PM

In early October I wrote one of my latest songs called, “Wall Street Bail Out Blues.” Within four days of writing it, a video crew captured me playing it on the street at Seattle’s Pike Place Market and posted their video on YouTube. That video has now reached the attention of a writer for The Wall Street Journal who is writing an article about those who have written songs about our tough economic times. His article will be published this week and I’m excited to read it.

Who knows where this might lead? Call me an optimist but I have a feeling that this could mean that a few more seconds of that elusive fifteen minutes of fame might be coming my way.

Hey, it ain’t the cover of the Rolling Stone but it’s not every day that a writer from a major worldwide news outlet seeks me out to talk to me about my songwriting. That’s a huge validation of my efforts at staying true to my vision. I must be doing something right.

Follow your dreams.

Reggie Miles
Greg Murat (mur-rah)





Jan 22 2009 11:22 PM

Great show Volkert. Thanks for
letting me be a part. Have a great
show Friday.
Greg
Jess Lambert





Jan 21 2009 11:13 PM

Thanks for adding me!
Rudimentary Cellist





Jan 20 2009 2:09 AM

Rick told me the Woodstock fundraiser was top notch - well-organized and lots of good talent! Congratulations! So sorry I missed it. The inauguration festivities are pretty darned exciting, tho', I must say.

;)
♔Lextasy♔





Nov 27 2008 6:35 PM

Greg Cardinal





Nov 20 2008 2:27 AM

Hi Volkert! I finally got a Myspace artist's page, CardinalSong. Check out my Top Friends list for the link.
The only song so far is a silly little love song, but it's mine!
Matt Alan.





Oct 8 2008 8:02 PM

Thanku very much, I am knee deep in homework and was hoping it didn't sound too much like I was just reading retired, old homework assignments. I love your stuff too, it's constantly interesting I'll try and make it out more often.

Matthew Alan.
A Gathering Grove





Sep 10 2008 7:37 AM

Thanks for the add! Hope you will grace our stage at A Gathering Grove soon!
NoonDaySun


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Sep 6 2008 5:09 PM

Hi Volkert Thanks for being a new friend :o)!

Blessings,
NDS

thanks fo rthe add
WIRED!





Jul 15 2008 6:29 PM

It was nice seeing you last night Volkert. Kathy and I enjoyed your show!
~Rick
Pineapple Man





Jun 13 2008 7:06 AM

fun visiting your site. hope this message finds you well and happy.
Georgia





Jun 13 2008 3:50 AM

Blessings. Notice the Holy Spirit under the icon of Archangel Michael in this picture from the Monastery in Ocala.

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Peter Jon Gillquist





May 26 2008 3:58 AM

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Look what we're up to, Volkert...
Wish you were here!
- Fr.
Peter Jon
Sean





May 22 2008 5:56 AM

wow, your music is just amazing..
Julio X is in Guatemala





May 10 2008 11:53 PM

I think "the librarians" should be the name of your band in the future- hahahahaha Hey im going to the show!
KARI THACH MUSIC





May 3 2008 1:26 AM

Thanks!
I can't wait to play something incredibly awesome! : )
It should be a lot of fun and a complete BLAST!!!
Georgia





Apr 28 2008 4:24 AM

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Rebecca





Apr 27 2008 10:00 PM

Have a Blessed Pascha!
St. John the Divine Orthodox Christian Church





Apr 27 2008 9:07 PM

Christ is Risen!

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Have a Blessed Pascha
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