Kate wrote: > there really is an amazing array of talented singer/songwriters that are > (unfortunately) outside of the radar of most of the record buying, music > listening, concert going public... i doubt anyone will hear it on most > commercial radio stations
This is so, so true - the really fine singer-songwriters are NOT being heard on commercial radio. What I do hear from this "genre" on commercial radio is often pretty insipid and it's no wonder it gets a bad rep overall. WHy does commerical radio do this to us? It must be some kind of conspiracy! ;-) If only there was the freedom of the old days where there were real djs who were daring enough to introduce us to all kinds of new and great music. > our very own gregg cagno is just one excellent example of great songwriting > craft, superb guitar chops, fabulous voice & engaging stage presence... Gregg was the first person who came into my mind as I started reading your post! In another age, I have no doubt that Gregg would be all over the radio. I am heartened that young people are being drawn more to this genre again because I think championing this important "root" will only raise the artistic levels of all genres all around. Kakki
