Steve Pecor

B.S. & Co.

I have loved music all my life, but had to put my music ambitions aside to take care of my responsibilities. I am finally to a point in life where I can get back to it. Music, to me, is a gift that everyone can share and enjoy.

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

To me music is a release, a way to deal with issue's in life, both good and bad. A way to share fun. sorrow and sometimes anger, but most of all it is a way of giving joy and piece of mind to others. Music is a feeling that comes from the soul which takes many forms. Music is piece of mind.

What is your music dream?

To write that song, that when heard, brings a person back to a point in their lives and makes them smile.

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

Big money. To few people control way to much money.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The Beatles version of "Twist and Shout"

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Trogs, The Stones, Eagles, America, CCR, CSN, Lightin' Hopkins, Keb Mo. My overall favorite is The Beatles

What inspires you to make music?

Music allows a person to express themselves, a way to help deal with issues in life and bring memories.

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

That life is what "you" make of it.

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

Expressive. like I need to express my music in a way that connects with the audience.

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

Music is constantly changing and we need to do our best to change with it without loosing our personal perspective. Change? I am not sure I could improve things. People have more access to world music and the different styles that go with that access. Music is improving with exposure.

What do you think of Drooble?

To new to judge, but I love being able to communicate with other musicians and hear different styles.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

I don't like it when people use music to push a pregidiuse agenda. Racism is a world problem that I feel music should stay away from.

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

I like to go to open mike nights to hear others, support others and to join with others

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

Ability and willingness to accept and caress technologies available while not loosing that personal human touch.

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

Eddie Stinson. He is creative and talented musician but unable, for reason's beyond his control, to take advantage of technology to the extent it is available to him. I also admire Dave Spring and Brian Morris