sic placed in film/tv projects and
played regularly at Genghis Co-
hen, a small venue that features
singer/songwriters and acous-
tic acts. Over the years, more
and more people suggested I
try my wares in Nashville as my
songs turned more and more into
‘story songs’ and my influences
changed from the Sex Pistols to
Townes Van Zandt. So I moved
back to Tennessee, a place I never
thought I’d live again since leav-
ing Memphis at age 13. While
billing myself as a singer/song-
writer, upon hearing all the tal-
ented singers in this town, I now
call myself a songwriter/singer.
I have been mellowed by all of
life’s humbling moments, but I
think I’ve finally figured out how
to write a song and I feel like I still
have a lot to offer.
If I were a religious person,
I’d say that my whole life was
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planned in order that I could
show the world the power
of perseverance and that life
doesn’t end with one’s youth.
The only advice I would offer
young musicians is to not be too
easily puffed up by success or
discouraged by failure. Always
remember that it’s all about the
music. That’s the thing.
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