SoundClick artist: Strummergurl - Solo singer/songwriter chic...soulful, emotional songs. raw, stripped down acoustic rock

Hi there...I'm just a solo artist at the time. Just a simple songwriter, trying to get a few good songs down on tape. I write some folk rock, ballads, and a country song now and then. Have previously recorded a demo tape in studio and hated it, the project ended up not sounding like me and my music, so I'm working on my own music now with my own 4trk at home. I'm not really trying to do anything with my music anymore, I just write and play for my own soul and satisfaction. Not too many things in life make me feel as alive and happy as when I'm jammin' out or working on a tune. I hope you enjoy these little pieces of life from me......and if you're so inspired, please leave me your thoughts on the message board. :)

Why this name?

I had a friend I used to jam with who everyone called Drummerboy......and he started calling me strummergurl...the name just kinda stuck.

Do you play live?

I haven't played out live in looooong time! I used to be in a band, many moons ago, and now occasionally jam with a few guys.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

I think it can be detrimental to the artists and their incomes......especially struggling musicians and new artists trying to make a living. But I also feel for people like me or others who aren't making a living from their music, the internet can be a useful tool to find an audience and hear important feedback about your songs.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

I don't think a 'Major' label would be interested in me, I definately don't fit the mold. But if an independent label was interested in my music I would love to sign on the dotted line. :)

Your influences?

Neil Young....John Mellencamp....Tom Petty...the Beatles
Sheryl Crow...Wynonna...Melissa E....Lucinda Williams

Acoustic rock....with good words, really gets me, I want to hear the guitar naturally if I can, I don't like too much special effects.....i'm a simple kinda gurl, dazzle me with your pickin, not your effects! :) I am really into good lyrics and songs with a message too.

Favorite spot?

The Ocean, second choice deep in the woods.

Equipment used:

Oscar Schmidt 6str., Martin Sigma 12str., a crappy mic, and a worn out Fostex 4trk.
also included......lotsa heart, grit and soul! :)

Anything else...?

Please...don't listen too closely, this is basic music, simply recorded on a low budget, this is my hobby not my career ;) Also...if anyone knows of some good music I need to be hearing here on soundclick, PLEASE leave me a note, I can't believe how many great artists are here, I've found a few...but I know I'll never have time to find them all.

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