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Jeff Anderson

Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Lyricist, Singer-Songwriter
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BIOGRAPHY
Just an ole' dog-eared songwriter writin' songs to the best of my ability.
I'm part of the Anderson McMahon Band (you can also find us on our MySpace page) I write most of my songs with Steve McMahon, an excellent vocalist, songwriter, and mandolinist.
GENRES
Alternative Country, Singer/Songwriter, Western/Cowboy
Contact
Booking: andersonmcmahonmusic@yahoo.com
Administrative: J. Anderson 847-602-5992
P.R.O.
ASCAP
INSTRUMENTS
bass / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / mandolin
INFLUENCES
Beatles James Taylor Elton John Elvis Crosby,Stills,Nash&Young;early Eagles
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 publishing deal
I WRITE:
It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
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OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS
'How Much I Care ' was published by NBT Music and placed on the 'Ride the Train' series #20, song #9, by NBT Records
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Cadillac Sky

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Sessions: David Bazan

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Behind The Song: “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing”

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