[Getting To Know You]

On ‎8‎/‎1‎/‎2009 at 3:20 AM, musicthom said:

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?

Yes, sing and play.

What instruments?

12 string acoustic guitar.

When did you start playing?

1970.

Did you teach yourself?

Yes.

2. Are you in a band or bands?

Yes, I got one together.

What is the name of the band?

HIGHFLIER.

What do you play?

Original, acoustic pop/rock.

What other instruments are in the band?

Electric /acoustic stand-up bass, drums, lady vocalist.

Do you have a band website?

Yes.

3. Do you write songs?

I wrote all of our songs.

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Both.

Do you have a writing partner?

No.

4. Do you record your music?

At times, yes.

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?

Audacity (freeware).

Do you use a recording studio?

Not yet.

Do you have music available on the web? if so where?

I have music on soundcloud.

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

None beyond reaching out to booking agents (no luck there) and word of mouth.

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

Nope. Nothing like that but t's pretty early yet so who knows.

6. Are you a tech head?

A bit.

7. What country do you live in?

U.S.

8. What are your ambitions?

Same as a lot of folks who write/perform- recognition.

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?

I write a bit.

What are your pastimes?

Too many to mention. I want to do, and know about, everything.

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

Some encouragement and some really good tips and ideas to grow, and go, with.

I think that covers the main musical things!

Cool, Thanks! Great questions.