Published: May 21, 2009 1:21 AM EST
By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
New Music Spotlight May 2009 Edition
Timothy Scott
Timothy Scott
Our next spotlight comes from the Indie artist Timothy Scott who mixes Indie and Pop music nicely together. With just the right amount of acoustical to his music, Timothy's voice will instantly win your heart over. In this spotlight with our Webzine, Timothy shares a part of his world with our online publication.
Isaac: What was the best part of 2008 for you musically?
Timothy: I would say, working with Charlotte area jazz musicians on my new songs this year. I'm more folk/Americana but I wanted a group of top shelf classically trained players to add depth to the tunes...
Isaac: What do you feel was your biggest accomplishment for 2008?
Timothy: Again, it would be the fore mentioned project which became the GLUM EP of 5 songs released fall of 2008, and getting local airplay on (88.7 FM) WNCW Spindale NC. It was a challenge to mix styles of the musicians but I believe it is one of my best recordings...
Isaac: Describe the music scene in area.
Timothy: There are a few diehard venues for original music such as the Evening Muse but all in all, considering Charlotte's growth in recent years, it is disappointing to only offer these small spread out places. We get greatly popular professional shows(Eagles, Fleetwood Mac) to smaller following bands like Wilco, but many Indie acts opt for Asheville or Chapel Hill...I did see Death Cab For Cutie at Davidson College, highlight show of recent memory...
Isaac: What has been the best venue to perform at and why?
Timothy: The Muse is the longest running venue for open mics and small acts, and the crowd is enthusiastic. Only tic I have is they don't book a lot of local artists, more performers from out of town, passing thru etc. WE NEED some venues catering more to the locals, to build a bigger local music scene...
Isaac: Elaborate a little about whom were your biggest influences in the music industry and why?
Timothy: Early on it was the 70's California sound harmonies, but in recent years I've gone back to Bob Dylan, and more recently Nick Drake's music has blown me away...
Isaac: Let's talk about what you feel you will bring to the music industry?
Timothy: I think my songwriting is my strong suit, melodies and arrangements in particular. I feel I offer unique, quirky songs for other artists to record. I feel I also have potential as a performing songwriter at small venues/clubs. I've gotten airplay from each of my CDs so I feel the songs are telling good stories people wanna hear…
Isaac: If you had an opportunity to work with one artist or group, who would it be and why?
Timothy: The ones I mentioned, Dylan, Death Cab, Wilco, as well as the Frames.
Isaac: How would you describe your music to others?
Timothy: It is melodic folk, with parts blues, jazz, pop, and roots music...a gumbo of musical tastes. I believe it appeals to all age groups, sexes, race etc...
Isaac: What type of feedback have you received from fans about your music?
Timothy: I've gotten great critiques from other songwriters on music websites, and I've sold CDs to folks all over the world. They like the personal intensity of my songs...
Isaac: What can fans expect from you in the next five years?
Timothy: I hope to record a blues CD in next couple years and a CD of Nick Drake
inspired songs of fanciful melodic folk. And I wanna tour the country...
Isaac: Time for some shout outs to your family, friends, and fans...
Timothy: I wanna think Sarah Geis for often being my lyric partner, and the wonderful folks on songramp.com for teaching me to be a better songwriter...
Isaac: Final words...
Timothy: World Peace/pez! lol...I think the Internet has SO enriched us all musically, enabling musicians to work together more easily and communicate across the continents. And people who share music are sharing their cultures, it's one of the best ways to bring all of us together, seeing what we have in common...;)
