I am Shaggy Docious (Mark L Sánchez) of the Chicago-based rock band Class Reunion. The band is comprised of ex-high school classmates (hence the name). First, me on guitar and vocals (I sometimes play bass). Next, JAD (Jonathan A Demas) on bass and vocals (he sometimes plays guitar).Then, Dave Cheesman on drums and percussion. Plus, JAD's wife Val (who also went to the same high school, as the band) on tambourine and vocals.
Music to me is life. It gives me satisfaction and keeps me grounded.
I would love to be a well-known singer/songwriter. Maybe win a Grammy or two.
I don't think anyone, including myself, can change the world, but with music we can bring the world together, or at least, to a common ground.
I would have to say "Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street" (or "Sunny Days")-the Sesame Street Theme Song, which I usually fiddle with on guitar.
Elvis Presley, Beatles (group/solo), KISS, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath (w/Ozzy Osbourne). This is just to name a few.
To be honest, I don't know. I just always wanted to do it, so I do it.
I just want people to know who I am. Most of my songs are from experiences I've had in life and I just want to tell part of my story through my songs.
I feel great. It's an amazing thing when people are singing along with me (especially, the original songs) and really enjoying themselves.
I think with so much going on in the world, we need to bring brighter songs to lift people up. I'm not too keen on the whole Emo-thing. A lot of those songs are depressing and downers. I understand wanting to tell people how you're feeling, but don't bring me down. I want to be lifted up. Especially, if I'm feeling down. I don't want to be reminded of my troubles.
To be honest, I haven't really been on it much. This is the first time in 3 years. Part of it is that I forgot I had an account with Drooble. I mean, I rarely receive e-mail about anything that's going on. When I'm not being kept up-to-date, I tend to forget with whom I have an account.
Personally, it's being a lazy musician. Thanks, Dad. I don't spend enough time practicing my guitar or any other instrument I play (bass and drums), but I do get a lot of playing time, but my laziness shows in my playing. It might not be such a bad thing because I'm usually the only one who notices.
I try. For the last year, the Pandemic has put a damper on things. It hasn't allowed me to go out there and perform like I used to or check out what acts are out there. In college, I had friends of local bands, like mine (Class Reunion), and they would tell me where they were performing and I would go check them out, then I would talk with them after the show, and encourage them to keep doing what they're doing.
I think whatever works for you, go with it. I'm musician, singer and a writer, so I do my own thing, even when I'm doing covers. I recommend artists who do covers to not try to imitate the artist(s) you're covering. Put your spin on the song. Make it your own. Simon Cowell (of American Idol, America's Got Talent) has enjoyed many contestants who've made the cover songs they've done their own. It what I've learned from the Beatles.
I wish I knew some, but if I haven't heard of them, it means I don't what's out there, either.