Category Archives: SONGWRITING

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

a postcard for you

this video was shot on perfect day last weekend (thanks to my favorite videographer, allison). here is a moving picture postcard with song. we walked along the southbank at the christmas fair – drinking mulled wine and enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

this is for all my friends who have had a rough year. please know i am thinking of you. i hope everyone can share this with someone who needs some cheering up – it only takes a moment to remind your friends that you love them but the echoes are long and warm.

christmas is soon… but until then i leave you with this sunny afternoon. xoxo alva leigh

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