Raymond Calloway and the Dead Parrots
Raymond Calloway and the Dead Parrots
After playing guitar in a series of bands in my youth, I've decided to focus on country songwriting and writing music to be placed on TV and in films. Lately I've been really into George Jones and Pam Tillis. My songwriting influences -- aside from all the usual great country songwriters -- include Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, Talking Heads, Gillian Welch, and too many others to mention. I'm also a big fan of classical music, including opera, and some jazz.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Currently I only write songs and record demos for them. However, I've seriously considering playing some local venues in my city.
Your musical influences
Lately I've been really into George Jones and Pam Tillis. My songwriting influences -- aside from all the usual great country songwriters -- include Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, Talking Heads, Gillian Welch, and too many others to mention. I'm also a big fan of classical music, including opera, and some jazz.