Grady, Alabama
52 Years Old
Composer, Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter

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"Everything is relative, but that don't make it right""

BIOGRAPHY

Bud Harris is a lifelong resident of Alabama, planted firmly in the Blackbelt.
"I've grown up listening to all types of music...classical, gospel, blues, country, and rock and roll. I like it all but it has to be well-written and played with conviction!"

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Americana/Roots, Alternative Country, Alternative Rock

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

b3 organ / banjo / bass / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / guitsteel / harpsichord / keyboard / mandolin / piano / synthesizers / upright bass / vocals

INFLUENCES

Southern folklore (superstitions & traditions), Native American history, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Doc Watson, Norman Blake, The Beatles, Son House, Bukka White, Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, John Hartford, John Lee Hooker, David Gilmour, Bill Monroe, Leo Kottke, Mastodon, Metallica, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Pixies, Warren Zevon, REM, Robert Johnson, John Sebastien, John Prine, Gram Parsons, and Sacred Harp hymns.

DAY JOB

Teacher

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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