John Lilly is a talented, award-winning songwriter, singer, and musician from Charleston, West Virginia. After over 30 years creating and performing music, John has reached a new plateau to kick off the New Year of 2016. Now retired from his job as editor of the fine West Virginia publication Goldenseal, he is devoting all his efforts into his musical pursuits.
Foremost on John Lilly’s list is a new CD project that is founded on an intriguing and exciting concept. Under the title of “John Lilly State Songs CD,” he’s started a funding campaign onthe indiegogo.com website.
Having traveled and toured around the United States over many years, recent times have seen John wrote nearly a dozen songs about various states. In each case he brings the special feel and sound of the individual place and by doing so, tips his hat and his heart to that particular state. In his own words, he puts one song to “swing music for Texas” and another is “funky blues for Mississippi.”
To realize this wonderfully innovative CD, John Lilly approximates a cost of slightly more than $20,000. By visiting his funding page, you can read a detailed breakdown of the costs that will go into making this a high-quality, sought-after CD. In addition to being a fine guitarist and mandolin player, John’s vocals evoke the best of the greats; Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers. That’s no small feat. The pathos and sweetness of Hank is there on some poignant tunes. The rare ability to do down-home yodeling enhances some of John’s songs.
The “State Songs” will be comprised of original songs about Kentucky, North Dakota, Maine, Texas, Mississippi, Ohio, Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Louisiana and Wyoming, and a beautiful new arrangement of”The West Virginia Hills.” The tribute to the states certainly doesn’t limit the music’s attraction to residents of these states. The CD will be a musical homage to all of this wide country that John has seen. The range of musical styles offers every listener a treat.
By donating to the funding of this CD you will be rewarded with various “perks.” They begin with a handwritten thank-you note from John and work all the way up to the wonderful opportunity of having John Lilly perform a house concertfor you and your audience. This is a great chance to give to a uniquely talented performer and songwriter. It’s also a gift that comes right back at you, because you’re able to be a key factor in the production and realization of a CD that will bring listening enjoyment to many, many folks.
Take some time to listen and enjoy some of John Lilly’s fine music and then go to the campaign page at indiegogo to become an integral part of this exciting CD.