GoodByesVille
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play lo-fi play hi-fi  It's A Sad Day
play lo-fi play hi-fi  I Do
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Run Away
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Deep Blue Emotional Sea
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Good on Paper
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Polish
play lo-fi play hi-fi  More Than He Needs
play lo-fi play hi-fi  The Shame Of It All
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Sooner Than Later
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Not Far Removed
Byesville is a place where the sign reads, "No Boots Required".
Why this name?
It's a place that looks nothing like Arlington, Texas.
Do you play live?
My main focus is writing right now.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I couldn't imagine how long it would take to connect with all of the people listening to these songs without it. The exposure is priceless. It allows musicians the opportunity to be heard outside of their community, which is the main purpose of signing a record deal.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure, but, a staff writers position would be best suited for me.
Band History:
I wrote my first country song in 1990, but, hadn't an outlet to perform them due to playing in every other type of band. In 2003 I decided to get serious about it and started recording demos. I would like to build a band around the new songs one day. I enjoy writing them and think it would be just as enjoyable to play them live.
Your influences?
I got sucked into what Dwight Yoakum and Pete Anderson were doing, it sounded fun! I grew up in Oklahoma, for the most part, listening to 70's A.M. radio and watching Buck Owens and Roy Clark every week. That must have triggered something in the ol' memory bank.

When I started playing guitar I was obsessed with Ted Nugent, Boston and Thin Lizzy. Hell, ole Mike Pike up in Lawton got me playing BlackHawk covers back in the mid-90's!

Recently, I was turned onto Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West. I've always been amazed by Ricky Scaggs virtuosity, Clint Black's songs / musicianship, Chet and his Memphis Sound.... I could and should go on, because, I find inspiration everywhere.

I was taught to be a worldly individual and everyday I spend on this earth I'm discovering something new to make me a more well rounded player and songwriter. I love guitar and what it's capable of producing, period.
Favorite spot?
Galveston...wrote a song about it...
Equipment used:
Real life experiences and a little drama here and there.
Anything else...?
It is what it is, country, rock, blues...just listen, you'll find a connection. I listen to everything and everything finds a home in my songs.
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