Almost Wordless Wednesday
Nevada Bob, back in Nashville to record his sixth CD,
"You Can't Finish What You Don't Start"
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| With Charlie McCoy |
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| With Ricky Skaggs |
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| Vince Gill... Pure Prairie League, Eagles |
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| Nevada Bob wth his special friends, Wyland and Charlie McCoy |
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| A song Wyland wrote for the new CD |
"We bring hope to homeless families, foster children, at-risk youth, domestic abuse victims, and veterans by bringing brand-new guitars to shelters. We have been to 83 homeless shelters for families and youth, donated over 150 guitars across 16 states, impacted 1000s," Cade said. "And we started in October of 2021."
Steven Cade is a Nashville-based, award-winning, modern country artist and singer-songwriter who has won the Grand Ole Opry's Modern Country Artist of the Year Award and has been inducted into California Music Hall of Fame.
EN: When did you first get serious about a career in music and what, at that time, inspired you?
Steven Cade: I got serious a couple of year out of High School, and having my first manager be Floyd Rose helped me be inspired to want to be the best songwriter, performer and musician possible.
SC: Before the Wyalnd Tours I was still the lead singer of a pop rock band in Southern California. We were touring the country, writing and creating music and performing.
EN: You mentioned that over a period of two years Wyland had done a West Coast and East Coast road show. Can you describe what those events were like?
SC: Those events were summertime festival-like shows that took place on the coasts. I would perform while Wyland would paint. We did that from Seattle to La Paz, and then from Maine to Key West.
EN: How were they publicized?
SC: Mainly though Wyland's Foundation
EN: What was your role and what kind of impact did they make?
SC: I was singing while Wyland was painting. Music and art together are a powerful combination and it got a lot of people excited about Wyland’s push to raise awareness for clean oceans.
EN: At the end you came down with encephalitis meningitis and spent 10 years in recovery. What lessons did you learn through that experience?
SC: My turning point came after a tour in Mexico where I faced the challenging ordeal of encephalitis/meningitis—a harrowing experience that nearly claimed my life. In the aftermath, a transformative journey led me to give my life to Jesus Christ, marking a profound shift in my perspective. I learned that in the end I was not in control of my own health. It made me want to surrender to Jesus as my Lord and savior. I wanted to change my life and follow Christ.
EN: You grew up in Southern California. When did you come to Nashville and why?
SC: I actually grew up in Houston, Texas and moved to California for high school and college. I had been wanting to move to Nashville for quite some time to collaborate with the best songwriters in the world.
EN: After becoming a Christian you wanted to do more than just make music. What prompted you to create your Giving Guitars Tour?
EN: Is it entertainment or a ministry?
SC: It is a combination of both. There are songs that I will play at the shelter, but I will say over the microphone that Jesus Christ is my savior and talk about that.
EN: You've performed at more than 80 shelters. What kinds of shelters and how do these events come about?
SC: We visit homeless shelters for families, men, women, foster homes, domestic violence centers, drug addiction centers, at-risk youth and even help veterans. The shelters are starting to learn about what we are doing and they are requesting us to come and visit.
EN: Homelessness is a major societal problem today. What insights have you learned from visiting homeless shelters around the country?
SC: Homeless people need to have voices too. They have feelings, emotions and even dreams. They need hope and inspiration. They love music and people who take a minute to hear their stories and just listen.
EN: For people who want to follow what you're doing or be part of it, where can they go to learn more?
SC: They can go to GivingGuitars.org. We would really appreciate the support.
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To read more about Steven Cade's work and his musical journey, visit the Canvas Rebel website.
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Nevertheless, I found it valuable to investigate a little deeper and was impressed by this phenom who can pack stadiums and hold fans captive for three hour concerts and longer.
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That's a pretty eye-opening achievement right there. But here's more.
Swift has won 12 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Fearless (2008), 1989 (2015), and Folklore (2020). She's the most awarded woman in Grammy history and the second most awarded artist overall.
Like, wow. Like where have I been?
On top of this Swift has won 40 American Music Awards, the most of any artist in history. She has won in categories such as Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock, and Favorite Album – Pop/Rock.
OK, and what else?
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To be frank, I've been somewhat out of touch with regards to Taylor Swift's career and her contributions to music and pop culture. What I do respect her for is her apparent stamina and character as demonstrated by more than two decades of being in the spotlight. There are countless others who have wilted under the heat of that focused beam.
So, why is Taylor Swift so popular?
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| 2023 Eras Tour (Creative Commons) |
Her ability to connect with her fans: Swift is known for her close relationship with her fans. She often interacts with them on social media and at her concerts, and she makes them feel like they are part of her inner circle.
Her image: Swift has a carefully crafted image that is both relatable and aspirational. She is seen as a down-to-earth girl who is also successful and glamorous. This image has helped her to appeal to a wide range of fans.
Her longevity: Swift has been in the music industry for over 20 years, and she has consistently released successful albums and singles. It may not be the half century we find in Sixties' legacy artists (McCartney, Dylan) but it's a longevity that has played a role in building a loyal fan base that has only grown over time.
The rise of social media: This is possibly one of the biggest factors in her success. We live in a celebrity culture. With the megaphone of social media, stars and fans connect in new ways that give celebrity artists a reach unheard of before and, in Swift's case, helps her stay relevant in the ever-changing music industry.
Are you a Taylor Swift fan? How did it happen? Do you have a favorite album or song? Feel free to leave a comment.
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Bayers' studio work is extensive, establishing the rhythm for big names that include Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Brian Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Rogers, B.J. Thomas, Kenny Chesney... and a list that goes on and on and on. As a session drummer he's played on 300 gold and platinum albums.
His Hollywood services are equally impressive, with credits on movies that include A Few Good Men, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Bridget Jones's Diary, Twister, Space Cowboys, Something to Talk About... and again many more.
His numerous awards are likewise noteworthy. In 2022 Bayers was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame, alongside other esteemed inductees that included The Judds, the late Ray Charles and the late Pete Drake. During his career he's received the Academy of Country Music ‘Drummer of the Year Award’ for fourteen years, and has three times won the Nashville Music Awards ‘Drummer of the Year.’ And he's not done yet.
This past week he was at the Watershed Studios with Charlie McCoy and others to record Nevada Bob Gordon's seventh CD. Through this connection I was introduced to Eddie for the purpose of this interview. Once we covered the basics Eddie shares some important insights about the music business that he's learned as a veteran.
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| (L to R) Charlie McCoy, Eddie Bayers, Nevada Bob Gordon, with Mark and Wanda Burchfield who ran the recording session. |
Visit Eddie's website at: http://www.eddiebayers.com
Photography courtesy Gary Firstenberg
Nevada Bob Gordon, author of 50 Years with the Wrong Woman: The Life of Nevada Bob: Adventures with Family, Friends and Foes, has just completed his 7th studio album.
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| Nevada Bob with Eric Dahl on set of Nashville's Rock & Review |
One aim of a show host is to make guests feel comfortable in front of the camera, and you can tell Nevada Bob is precisely that. He looks right at home.
A third aim is to produce a show that viewers will enjoy and tell their friends about. That's why Eric Dahl enjoyed sharing Nevada Bob Gordon with his Rock & Review viewers.
Nevada Bob loves telling stories and as anyone will attest he has a massive warehouse of stories inside of him. Mr. Dahl was clearly having a good time. (Or else he's an exceptionally talented actor.)
I had to laugh when Bob talked about his age. When this segment was filmed he was nearing 83 but he often hears people say, "I can't believe you're a day over 80."
I'll add here that Nevada Bob still has the spirit of a youngster and the innocence of a child in some respects. Yes, he's seen a lot of life--both the sunshine and the storms--but he continues to be remarkably curious about new things and has become neither cynical nor jaded.
For the record, this is just a fragment from a longer interview which is slated to air on Saturday.
Here's the link to yesterday's interview on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Purchase 50 Years with the Wrong Woman HERE
Purchase the Audiobook HERE
Related Links
Nevada Bob Meets the Beatles
Singer/Songwriter Nevada Bob is a Storyteller Too
Nevada Bob Finishes Album Six in Nashville
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| Nevada Bob Gordon in Nashville. |
Nevada Bob Gordon has been in Nashville this week recording his 6th album with Charlie McCoy. Here are some photos, courtesy Gary Firstenberg.
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| Lyrics to some of the songs Bob is recording this week. |
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| Getting down to business. |
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| Octogenarians Charlie McCoy and Nevada Bob. |
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| Charlie McCoy's harmonica kit, Nevada Bob's memoir. |
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| Nevada Bob and Charlie McCoy talkin' shop. |
