Under the Gallows

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I was in the Air Force for ten years and have two sons who live in Korea with their Mom. After I left the military I came to Denton, TX to join forces with one of my best friends Sam Thiebaud. We decided to make music together and now we have a full album. We are releasing a second album in the next few months.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music to me is filling the void there would be without it. I can't imagine a time before we had guitars and pianos. Music gives me some peace in my life. I am a pretty anxious person, so writing and recording for me help to organize my thoughts a lot.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is to make a comfortable living being able to do only music. I hope eventually I will make music that people love.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would start first by trying to do some type of giant "pay-it-forward" type of campaign. I would love for people to be more kind to each other.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Black Hole Sun

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin

What inspires you to make music?

My love for music. I also think my kids have a lot to do with my current pursuit.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

I want to send a message of reality and how life actually is. I want to share stories of people that could easily have existed as well as my own personal experiences.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I like it if they like it. I am a pleaser for sure.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I don't like that most artists can't do their material live. I think that is the most essential part to music, being able to share it on command.

What do you think of Drooble?

I like it so far.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Being unable to share my music.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, I go out to all of the shows that I can and buy merch from the good bands around the area.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

I think you almost have to be obsessed.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Lament Configuration, Nygma, Indego