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For songwriter Craig McCown, the road to success is paved with the 100 songs he's penned over the years--some written for his ears only, the majority written in the hopes they'll be picked up by professional musicians. McCown's Blue Eyes' Farr has a chorus that goes like this: "Blue Eyes' Farr as the aspens where the angels dare to fly. A story about a country boy who made a name for himself while growing up in a small town. One can definetely hear the folk and country influences when McCown plays his guitar and sings the words without missing a beat. The song is being released next week by HillTop Records on a compilation disc entitled "America". - Centralia Chronicle, Nov. 20 2003, Pat Jones
Discography
Title: Blue Eyes Farr, HillTop Records "America" CD released to radio in 2003.
Title: Maroon Lake Park: HillTop Records "Broadway Melodies: CD released to radio in 2004.
Title: My Home Stateside" HillTop Records "Land That I Love" CD released in 2005.
In 2010 I will be focusing on providing high quality entertainment for venues ,large and small as well as promoting my new CD which I am very proud of
"Vibe" will be available for purchase at my shows and via itunes.
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BIOGRAPHY
Craig McCown is an independent artist with a passion for great stories and a knack for translating them into songs. He began learning to play the guitar while still a teenager, and ventured into the Seattle music scene where he joined numerous cover bands and continued to write some of his own material. While studying music both privately and at the collegiate level he also (acting on the advice of his teachers) spent significant time exploring the work of singer/songwriters like James Taylor and Cat Stevens. He began to find opportunities as a songwriter and has had three songs recorded and distributed by a Los Angeles based record company. He also was selected and signed by a performing arts development label where he spent five years as an Artist in Repertoire.
Craig McCown is an artist who has found a way of making music on his terms. He has successfully melded his influences into a style that is both nostalgic, and uniquely his own. An Americana singer/songwriter who has been hanging out in Nashville—immersed in collaboration with veteran producer Lauren Stalnecker. In December 2009, he completed his first full- length CD entitled “Vibe”. Tailored to the Americana marketplace, “Vibe” is an all original record; consisting of Rock & Roll, Country and Folk influences.
Craig currently lives and writes in Washington State, but plans to travel extensively in the coming months and years sharing his constant musical conversation with the world!
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