TexScratch
Retired military solo artist; Tex/Americana/Folk singer/songwriter. 'Scratch' is my military handle and TexScratch a stage name just for the purpose of having a stage name, I suppose... Let's Talk Guild (LTG) guitar forum friends inspired many tunes and the inclination to purchase far too many Guild Guitars over the years...
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Solo singer/songwriter until May 2012 collaboration to create 'SouthWesterly' with Florida recording artist, Dave Jacobs.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. Monthly at Ninfa's Lakeside Restaurant Garden Room...Canyon Lake Texas.
Your musical influences
Americana leanings: Fave artists: Neil Young, Dylan, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, CSN, Jackson Browne
What equipment do you use?
Guild, Gibson & Santa Cruz 6 & 12 string acoustics; Marshall amps; Lee Oscar harps
Anything else?
Folks at times refer to some of my music as melancholy/somber. I'll admit that to about 60% or so of the tunes I compose. We all have trials in life; I tend to write about mine as personal therapy. Many relate to special family members, friends or acquaintances.
