Actually, I think it's a pretty impressive idea. Not tacky in the least. It's very much like some people around here posting lyrics to make adjustments and sometimes asking for people with musical help. Am I wrong?

I've been fortunate enough to play with John on an audition just before his first major tour when his first album was breaking big. I had no idea who he was from a whole in the wall, but a fellow JPF member was floored that I got the audition (he thought the world of him). Personally I really like his music and his lyrics.

The audition was amazing. He was very personable, and for the first time at any audition that I did - I didn't dwarf the aritst, we're both about the same height 6'4". He loved the fact that I played a 7 string guitar, and his bassist was asking me all kinds of questions. In the end, I ended up being second pick to a guy that played keyboards who could double on guitar. While I was a guitarist would could double on keyboards. Oh well, at least I had fun and got to play with a fantastically talented group of people.

Those lyrics for the contest are very obvious about someone who's living their dream and the troubles that come with doing that. I'm mid stream with that right now about to head out on the road. So I can relate.

I don't think I'll write any music to those lyrics, but I certainly don't think it's a tacky contest.

Jody

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Jody Whitesides
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