hermione1fan

Hi Shakey, I just wanted to say that I really like your sound. It interested me instantly, hoping you can answer something for me.

My boyfriend listened to some of your stuff recently and dislikes it because of who you are in context of the music you're making.

Bluegrass and blues are genres which evolved from very unlucky people who were trying to express the hardships of their living situation. His argument is that you are appropriating that hardship and are therefore dismissing all that has happened within those genres and with those bodies of people.

I feel that music is what you make it, and if it sounds good, it sounds good. This is a huge controversial issue and I was wondering what you would say to someone accusing you of appropriating this life struggle and how do you move forward from that as a musician.

Again, I'm fascinated by your sound and am hoping to be more enlightened on your sound and musicianship, I mean no offense at all.

What about pacific NW? SEATTLE?!

Thanks for the input. I agree that genre-binding does come from the listeners.

I continue to be a fan of your music. Thanks for taking the time to do this AMA!

I literally just heard of this guy three days ago. I had no idea.

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts on this topic, and especially appreciate your use of sources.