Happy Alfano

Story

I make up most of my songs on the spot. Usually during a hike, in the backcountry.

Profile

• Ukuleleist
• Improviser
• Guitarist

Instruments

• Drums
• Guitar
• Guitar
• Guitar
• Drums
• Vocals
• Vocals
• Keyboards
• Bass
• Bass
• Keys
• Piano
• Quenya
• Violin
• Kazoo
• Kazoo
• Ukulele
• Ukulele
• Pan Pipes
• Egg Shaker
• Egg Shaker
• Wood Block
• Wood Block
• Harmonica
• Harmonica
• Drums
• Drums
• Keyboards
• Keyboards
• Piano
• Piano
• Quenya
• Quenya
• Pan Pipes
• Pan Pipes

Genres

• Folk
• Rock
• Indie
• Country
• Freestyle
• Alternative

Influences

• Elliott Smith
• Pink Floyd
• Bright Eyes
• Modest Mouse
• Cloud Cult
• Elsa Rae
• The Mountain Goats
• The Shins
• Panurge

Equipment

• Kala
• Lanikai
• Seagull
• Gretsch
• Yamaha

Languages

• English

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

Music is life. Music is expression of raw emotion.

What is your music dream?

Living it!

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

Getting rid of the 1%.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I saw the sign!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Cloud Cult, The Mountain Goats.

What inspires you to make music?

Nature.

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

Love Life. Hike On.

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

Alive.

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

Most do not know how to play.

What do you think of Drooble?

Pretty cool. Good place to connect.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Bandmates.

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

Yes. Small shows, playing and attending. Supporting the other locals.

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

Catchy voice.

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

Clould Cult.

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