In this interview, Alan Doyle discusses how the dynamics as a solo artist are so different from being the front man for the super group, Great Big Sea. He also talks about his influences and numerous other projects including his collaborations with Russell Crowe and other forays into the world of film and television.
Master Song Writer Jimmy Web Bringing His Hits To Mariposa
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American songwriter, composer, and singer, Jimmy Webb, is recognized worldwide as a master of his trade.
Some of his platinum selling classics include, Up, Up and Away, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, and MacArthur Park.
His songs have been recorded or performed by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Linda Ronstadt, R.E.M., and Carly Simon.
His last two albums feature duets with Brian Wilson, Keith Urban, Lyle Lovett, David Crosby and Graham Nash, Billy Joel, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne and Glen Campbell.
Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.
Check out our Jimmy Webb Pinterest Board with lots of images and videos of this celebrated creator of music.
Virtuoso Experimenter Trevor Gordon Hall Bringing His Unique Musical Styling to Mariposa
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An acoustic instrumentalist, Trevor Gordon Hall could be called virtuoso experimenter.
He collaborated on the redesign of an instrument called the kalimba so that it could be mounted on his guitar.
With this unique pairing of instruments, and compositions ranging in style from driving rhythms to soft melodic phrases, he has caught the attention of some pretty impressive people.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Graham Nash, says Trevor’s music is both soothing and challenging.
Two of his albums were produced by 9-time Grammy winning producer Joe Nicolo of James Taylor, Billy Joel, and Bob Dylan fame.
And, his music has been featured on various radio stations and television networks.