Long Road Blues By Gary Mathis

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

Everything. I play daily for hours.

What is your music dream?

To have people enjoy my music and be able to somewhat support myself on my compositions.

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

Hmm.. Difficult question as I'm biased by many events in my life. I'll let others answer this. Many things are wrong but I'm not here to judge.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

To many.. I loved music as a child. I'd sing everything that came on the radio.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I don' have a favorite band or artist. I tend to write and compose rather than listen now days.

What inspires you to make music?

Inner peace. Soothes the mind and soul.

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

The message depends on the inspiration of a given song. Each is unique.

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

Nerves until I hit the first note then I'm off and it's auto pilot and the notes just flow like a river.

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

Real musicians are the thing of the past. Nowadays music is generated with loops and electronics. The art is gone.

What do you think of Drooble?

Great idea, it will be interesting to see where Drooble takes this adventure. My guess is Drooble will eventually be a pay to play platform as soon as they get enough musicians enrolled.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Life is frustrating enough music is my escape.

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

No I'm a shut in musician.

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

I don't have a clue.. Lots of money would help. lol

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

No answer here as I write more than listen.