Category Archives: FILL THE WELL

Fill the Well with HEIDI FEEK

in this series, i ask other songwriters about their quest for inspiration and how they tackle the day-to-day tasks of writing quality, engaging songs. behind every good song is a hard-worker. i want to know how songwriters work and how they fill their well so it never goes dry.

Today we hear from HEIDI FEEK, a country singer/songwriter from Nashville who grew up with music in her ears. Her dad, Rory Feek has been pedalling songs to the country big-timers for 30 years, and Heidi has definitely picked up a few things from her dad. This year Heidi joined her parents (Joey+Rory) on the road singing backup and writing songs with them. What a life! Heidi is releasing The Only, her stunning debut full length next year. Heidi writes timeless pop-country songs that the mainstream will love, showing off her classic honey-toned alto. Her backing band is straight out of a modern (and sexy) spaghetti western. And, have you seen her? She’s obviously the ingenue. Get a sneak peek of The Only at her website! Click through for her fantastic interview on her songwriting process!Continue Reading

Fill the Well with SANDERS BOHLKE

in this series, i ask other songwriters about their quest for inspiration and how they tackle the day-to-day tasks of writing quality, engaging songs. behind every good song is a hard-worker. i want to know how songwriters work and how they fill their well so it never goes dry.

Today we hear from SANDERS BOHLKE, a gifted singer/songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama whose soulful voice fills his sparse, emotive sound. Sanders has just released his 2nd studio album, Ghost Boy produced by Jeffrey Cain (Remy Zero). The album was written and arranged to be heard as a complete work, and each song is a different vignette in a very long, difficult year.  The lyrics show the darker, sadder side of love: he is fighting for his love within himself and with his partner – a very beautiful, honest and emotional process.  Buy the album now on iTunes! I want to know how he does it! Let’s find out… Continue Reading

Fill The Well with BROOKE WAGGONER

photo by Fred R. Conrad for the NYT

i’m so excited to kick off a new series today that is near & dear to my heart. in this series, i ask other songwriters about their quest for inspiration and how they tackle the day-to-day tasks of writing quality, engaging songs. behind every good song is a hard-worker. i want to know how songwriters work and how they fill their well so it never goes dry.

i’m thrilled to kick off the series with BROOKE WAGGONER - fresh off her tour with Jack White and her 2nd date at the NPR Mountain Stage, she is gearing up to release her 4th studio album Originator early next year. In September Brooke released “Ink Slinger,” a jaunty piano rock tune (definitely showing her love for Bowie!)  featuring her abilities as classically trained musician and expert songwriter & arranger. Brooke has mastered the craft of telling a story with her music & lyrics – let’s hear how she does it!Continue Reading

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