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The International Songwriters Competition (ISC) has chosen Larry McCray’s song ‘Hangman’ as the First Place winner in it’s 2025 competition. Written by Charlie Walmsley, Larry McCray and myself during demo sessions for Larry’s most recent album with Joe Bonamassa/Josh Smith, Heartbreak City. Charlie helped champion the song and it took on a life of its…

Summer’s carry more weight for musicians, now more than ever. Weekend warriors, tour wizards, and the big leagues all seem to gather in the sun. This is the same for this independent artist–each summer has its own way of smacking the time out of the sunshine to share music with new audiences, especially since 2022.…

🌞🎸 Just dropping a note to let you all know that summer has been spectacular thus far. From the U.P. to Bay City, Alpena over to Traverse City, it’s just really beginning! Music is therapeutic. Music is a language. I’ve had people thank me for playing music they recognize from their lifetime as well as…

Hey Friends, Family, and Fans, 🌞 Summer started last night for shows. As you can see above, it’s going to be another wide ranging trip around the mitten for me this year. Please plan to come early, share with your friends and spread the importance of Indy music support. Old rockers like me still count…

Just a note that the great Bobby Balderrama from ? & The Mysterians fame and myself have created a fun music duo that we are taking out on the road as much as possible. We started at the end of summer 2024 in Bay City for two unannounced nights at Drydock in support of the…

https://livelovelocalmi.com/music-as-a-purpose/ Good afternoon everyone, Well, once again it’s that time. New music, new adventures, hitting the road. I would really like to deliver you a copy of Purpose this year. Tell us where you’d like us to be booked at! Taking house party requests as well… Purpose is a concept album that is the culmination…