dannyboytully

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? Yes. I consider voice to be the first instrument. What instruments? Drums/Percussion, Bass, Guitar (acoustic), mandolin, accordion, voice. When did you start playing? Drums/percussion - 1984 Guitar - 2008 Bass - 2014 Mandolin - 2010 Accordion - 2009 Voice - 2008 Did you teach yourself? I would say I'm about 75% self-taught on most of the instruments I play. 2. Are you in a band or bands? I've been in and out of bands since age 17. What is the name of the band? Too many to list. My most recent band was "The Possums". What do you play? In my most recent band, "The Possums" I was the drummer. What other instruments are in the band? Vocals/Harmonica Bass/vocals Guitar/vocals Do you have a band website? No. I'm not even sure if that band is still together. 3. Do you write songs? Yes. Do you write lyrics, music or both? Both. Do you have a writing partner? No. 4. Do you record your music? Yes. Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? At first I was recording with a Tascam DR1 (field recorder). Now I record with either my computer (through the built in mic), or on my phone. I do it this way so that I can get the song idea down quick before I lose it. Do you use a recording studio? I have gone into local studios in the past to get a few of my songs done. But, to do it right it can be costly. Do you have music available on the web? if so where? No. I don't believe in offering my music for free. If I ever get to the point where I can publish my music, I will. 5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? In the past I've done many different things, such as; graphic design, social media, roadie (lol), audio technician, coffee fetcher, booking, driver, PR, payroll/finances... 6. Are you a tech head? I am a bit technologically inclined. I can do basic things, but I haven't yet grasped home recording, which is my next hurdle. 7. What country do you live in? America 8. What are your ambitions? I would enjoy recording my material. And, I think this is a necessity because I spend most days with one of my songs running through my head so that I don't forget it. If I could record my songs then I could move forward. 9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? At one point in my life I wanted to be a graphic designer. I studied fine art from a very young age and I have always been a "doodler". What are your pastimes? Outside of music, I spend time with my daughter (including homework help), and the occasional sightseeing or hiking trip. 10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? I would like to get some honest feedback from others who don't know me so that I can find out if I really have an ability for lyric writing.