Jack Blackhall
Story
I am primarily a vocalist with experience in many varied genres. I also play guitar ( fingerpicking and rhythm).
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
Even though I have never been self-supporting with musical gigs, music has always been a part of my life. The most important part after my family.
What is your music dream?
To be involved in new works and to add my 2 cents.
If you could change the world - what would you start with?
Harmony
Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?
Shenandoah
Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?
Steely Dan
Tower of Power
Tom Waits
CSNY (individually and collectively)
James Taylor
David Wilcox
Randy Newman
John Prine
Guy Clark
I probably perform more Neil Young covers that anything.
What inspires you to make music?
Breathing.
What is the message you want to send with your music?
Love and Peace
How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
It is what I live for.
How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
Less corporate money influence on who gets recorded.
What do you think of Drooble?
Not sure yet. Seems like a great concept.
What frustrates you most as a musician?
Motivation.
Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?
Attending performances.
What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
Always a big ??
Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.
Susan Piper
J.D.Souther
Don Schlitz
David Wilcox