Jim Craven
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I started playing guitar late in life because I wanted to write a love song for my wife. I learned 4 chords and wrote the song and found that I loved songwriting. I've been at it ever since.
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
Music is recreation. It is expression. It allows me to explore unexplored parts of my soul.
What is your music dream?
Just to play and express myself through song.
If you could change the world - what would you start with?
Me
Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?
I'm A Believer
Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?
Leo Kottke, The Beatles
What inspires you to make music?
Love, Faith
What is the message you want to send with your music?
It is all about love - giving and receiving.
How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
Terrified
How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
I love the independence and freedom of expression we have through social media.
What do you think of Drooble?
So far, great!
What frustrates you most as a musician?
My inability to reproduce the music I hear in my head because I currently lack the skill.
Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?
Yes, go to shows, purchase music from local artists.
What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
persistence
Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.
Adam Bitter