Rand,

Dallas is a great guy. I was introduced to him by way of Kendal Franceschi, another great guy. When I first contacted Dallas a few years ago he told me right up front that he was not interested in taking on another writer, but I convinced him let me submit some cds for him to take a listen. I was fortunate that the demos changed his mind and we have been good friends and associates ever since.

I do make trips back and forth to Nashville, but not as often as I would like. Mostly just for studio sessions and the occassional connection with someone. I am hopeful that should the cuts ever materialize the connections and the trips will become much more frequent.

I know what you mean about long distance collaboration. It is difficult at best, but sometimes everything just clicks and it works out real well. I co-write with two good friends in Kentucky named J.P. Pennington (of Exile) and John Bizzack pretty much by long distance and we have had some great songs come out out of it.

Thanks for the advice and encouragement, and I hope we get the chance to meet sometime, and possibly write together.

Best always,
Marvin

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