Todd Larsen

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I'm 56. I've been playing music since 3rd grade. I love Sci Fi and Fantasy. I used to make my living playing music. Hopefully I will make some money again in the near future. Originally from North Dakota, but I have been living in Atlanta for a very long time.

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

It's my primary means of expression. It's a reflection of my soul. It's therapy. It's my defense against a cruel and harsh world.

What is your music dream?

To be remembered, to make a difference.

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

Eliminate borders

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Yellow Submarine

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Beatles.- King's X.- Rush. -Yes.- B.B. King. -Allan Holdsworth. - Frank Zappa.- Free. - Uriah Heep. - Black Sabbath. - Judas Priest. - Joni Mitchell. - Heart. - Merle Haggard. - Gordon Lightfoot. - 2nd Chapter of Acts. - Hank Williams Sr. - Jinjer - Albert King - Stevie Ray Vaughn - Jimmy Hendrix - Robin Trower.

What inspires you to make music?

Good books. My family. Movies. Situations. Pain.

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

No matter how dark things seem, everything will be okay

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

Scared at first - invincible, elated when my nerves settle down

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

It's soooooo hard to make money. You really have to love and NEED music. We need to figure out how to put an end to the theft of music without crippling the internet.

What do you think of Drooble?

So far, this is looking like a really good site!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The narrow artist roster that gets real airplay. Genres mean too much to most people. And these days? Arthritis.

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

Buying CD's. I go out to watch blues and jazz musicians as much as I can. I fix up and give guitars and basses to young musicians who can't afford them.

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

The ability to self promote, or the money to hire someone to promote you. Flexibility. Touring. Get your music on the internet.

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

Kenny Rardin. YYNOT. Mitch Gallagher. Max Webster.