Larry Rivera

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

For me, I have always been drawn to music since I can remember. I don't play music because I want too. I don't play music because I expect to do anything with it. I play music because I have too. I can't explain it past that. When I am noodling on my guitar or working on a tune I am at one with the world around me.

What is your music dream?

I'd like to earn a few dollars doing something musically. I haven't figured out what I really want to do with music though. All I know is I have to play. I don't know why, been asking myself that for more than 30 years.

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

I'd get rid of hate

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Goodness this is a hard question to answer. Most all the songs from my past bring back memories. Some good, some bad.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Didn't have one. I look all sorts of music.

What inspires you to make music?

Something deep inside of me that I don't understand.

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

No message just emotions...

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

I don't like performing. I know crazy right?

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

I think today's musicians have lost that special something. Todays musicians don't know the struggle of learning a music instrument.

What do you think of Drooble?

Love it!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Lack of people to jam with.

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

I really can't say that I do.

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

They need to understand social media and internet marketing.

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

Me :-)