Cliff Abbott

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A Storyteller in song.

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

Music is my chosen method of articulating the creativity inside me.

What is your music dream?

To be the first call of artists who are looking for songs to record.

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

More music.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Tennessee Birdwalk

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Tom T. Hall, Roger Miller, Bobby Bare, John Fogerty, John Prine, Merle Haggard

What inspires you to make music?

Everything and anything can awaken the muse!

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

Help listeners remember events and feelings.

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

I love an attentive audience and enjoy interacting with them.

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

More opportunity than ever, but it's hard to stand out.

What do you think of Drooble?

Don't know yet.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Having to "play the game" to get noticed. The music sometimes becomes secondary to the process.

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

Attend shows, communicate enthusiasm and encouragement. Tip. Buy product.

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

Originality. As a songwriter, I offer something listeners can't get anywhere else.

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

Troy Dewberry, Kris Nelson, Craig Hendricks, Stanley Douglas, Jon Kinsey, Luke Black, Angela Kay, Dan Farmer, Kelli Nelson