Kevin Lofstrom

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My name is Kevin I am a Singer songwriter from Upstate NY.Ive been in music my entire life since i was 13 yrs old. I began my recording in the 80s and continue to this day.Hope you enjoy what i have on here Peace.

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

Music is a form of expression,as a young man i was given a guitar by a relative.Although it was unplayable i was intent on learning this instrument and be a Rock n Roll star. Music gives me a way to make the negative not so important I serve the song with respect.Music is entertainment and I hope to someday write a timeless song to be enjoyed for generations to come.

What is your music dream?

I don't dream, I make things happen, after many years of playing and writing and recording I know there is a lot of competition out there.And it's in the hands of the Youth.Like I said earlier my dream could be writing a hit that will still be played 50 yrs from now.

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

I know it sounds old but... Peace on this crazy planet, where it seems the unthinkable violent thing we do to one another for whatever selfish reason we have, are our Reality.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix.I was a folk music player til I heard this song in 67.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Hendrix,Neil Young,The Beach Boys,The Beatles,Kings X,Stabbing Westward,

What inspires you to make music?

A great Drum Beat. I need that to create a song that willendup being something completely different than when it began,Something i;m happy with.

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

Don't Try this at home Kids.., Music should always be a learning process, you will never Know or Understand it all.I'm always learning and having a good time doing so.

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

If I see people dancing I know i'm on the right track,If my band members are doing their job I can relax and have fun.There have been nights where I asked myself why do I do this?

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

It's over saturated for one thing.There was a time when the standard image was the long haired guitar player with groupies on his side.Now its about image and marketability, talent is only a small portion of the big picture.You can make money if you have the right connections.

What do you think of Drooble?

Not sure I just got back on the internet .

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Crappy players who do half ass covers out and people saying how great they are.

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

No, I know everyone in the local scene ,and i am friendly but don't go to shows.

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

Persistence, Love for what you do,and of course music that comes from your heart not your brain.

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

You probably know more than I do, I listen to modern country at my job at an auto parts store.It's rock n roll now Thanks for interviewing me .Hope you enjoy my music .