tag:scottcurts.com,2005:/blogs/music-musings?p=2Music Musings 2020-03-23T01:05:39-04:00Scott Curts Musicfalsetag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/62587202020-03-23T01:05:39-04:002020-10-21T08:26:18-04:00Strange Times Ahead<h3>What I'm Planning For During My Lockdown</h3>
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<h4>How Are You Doing?</h4>
<p>My friends and family. My people who come out to see me perform. People who travel from all over the world, and our country to vacation here in my beautiful town called Sarasota. You are all on my mind. I have had the great pleasure to meet some incredibly wonderful people. So, as we are all faced with the dawn of uncertainty, I want to reach out and share what I'm feeling and my plans.</p>
<p>I hope you all are finding some form of solace, peace, and support through this crazy time brought upon us. I am remembering my grandmother from my home town during all of this. She was an impeccable woman. A child of the depression. Her husband was a prisoner of war in Germany during WWII. They had very little in life. Simple farm people. Yet, they were blessed with a mindset and attitude of resilience and fortitude. Determination was truly deep within their character. And they were always kind and giving to others because they knew that even though they had little, there were others who still had less. And yet they survived and thrived. My grandmother worked hard throughout her life and was a very strong and good mother to my mother.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/a135267605d86280e17c1f8fe11bbd6a5ade330b/original/scott-jane.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> So, I'm going to embrace her memory and character. I'm going to dig deep and get busy with all that I have, though it may be little to some, and much to others. And I'm going to be kind and giving to my fellow citizens, friends, and strangers. I will not call anyone a foe during this time. Because everyone is scared and uncertain of what may happen. This is not a time to divide. I hope you may find it within your hearts to do the same. And let's not separate ourselves from each other. Social distancing is just physical. Keep in touch.</p>
<h4>My Plans: </h4>
<p> I've been so busy caring for my Dad, who's been in an assited living facility and as of the beginning of February, was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome. He's now in a skill nursing rehab facility learning how to use his hands, arms, feet, and legs again. He's making great progress, however, I'm unable visit due to their facility lockdowns.</p>
<p> So, I'm catching up with work here in my own studio. I've shot a lot of video for my YouTube channel but, haven't had the time to edit anything due to my father's health. So, with this "Down Time", I'm going to get some work done. I just finished editing a video I shot back in September. It was fun and made with love, so, it might give you something to smile about.</p>
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<p> In the meantime, I'm also planning on shooting more video and doing some live performances for everyone on Facebook and Instagram. If you are not following me, then, please be sure to click the social links below so I can notify you when I'll be going live. It will definitely be different for me, but, I'm sure we can have some fun and bring some light into this dark time. If I can help lighten up your day, then my day will be fulfilled.</p>
<p> Thank you all for your kind thoughtfulness in my messages and posts. Let's elevate ourselves and stay positive. Sorry for the long email. </p>
<p> Love you all.</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/59094942019-09-29T12:51:25-04:002020-03-23T18:40:33-04:00Losing Mom: One Year & Moving Forward<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/f9718428a4d00013701aaa0d084345ef335e40e7/original/1f084672-aa44-4b75-b357-4a50e8043c5c.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I’m home from my day of gigs. I had a double today. I made sure that I would be busy. And I’m glad that I did so. </p>
<p>After my second, last gig today, which ended later at night, I was hit with the emotions hard. Thank god there wasn’t anyone around when it hit, cause I wouldn’t have been able to hold a conversation without whimpering like a hurt child. </p>
<p>Today is the anniversary of when my Mom lost her fight to cancer. </p>
<p>So, that concludes my story. The. End. </p>
<p>I wish it were that easy. Nobody likes to talk about death. It’s such a heavy subject. The Hard part for all of us in the family, was that we suspected it would happen. We just didn’t know when. </p>
<p>Mom had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Had a 2 year battle, and just couldn’t fight any more. </p>
<p>At age 76, she had lost her strength and will. She just couldn’t find the energy to raise up against the beast. And I understand. By the end I think she was just trying to hang on for all of us. </p>
<p>So we have been through all the “Firsts” now. The first Thanksgiving, the first Christmas all without her. The first birthday that I couldn’t hear hear voice as I’d call her to wish her a happy birthday. </p>
<p>That’s the most difficult part for me. I can’t just call her up and hear her voice. She was always so wonderful to speak to on the phone. </p>
<p>I had moved away from home after a couple of years of college in southern Indiana. Then, I left the state to study music in Boston. She knew that my old country farm town wasn’t for me. I need to go discovery myself and find my path. </p>
<p>She was such a wonderful mother. Always encouraging me to find my own path. To go after what made me happy. To listen to my own voice. She always wanted me to be happy. She saw me struggle with happiness several times in my life. Knowing that I was not a sloth and lazy, she knew that I’d work for it. </p>
<p>I didn’t always find happiness, But, that’s ok. Because she knew that I would someday. And she knew that I was most happy performing, writing and producing music. She knew that that was the source of my happiness and that I’d probably not find happiness any other way. And I’m so grateful for her instinct as my mother. </p>
<p>She was a wonderful mother. I have so many memories of her guidance. Her love. A mothers love. Not a spoiling mother. For quite some time after my father and mother divorced, we didn’t have much. I knew if I wanted anything for myself I’d have to work for it. And I did. </p>
<p>I was earning money with paper routes, mowing lawns, shoveling snow. What ever it took. I bought my own first electric guitar. And when I reached 13, which was the legal age to apply for a social security number and get a real job, I got my first real job. Working for a Rexall drug store. Then McDonald’s. </p>
<p>I got my work ethic from my Mom and my Grandmother. I even helped my Grandmother in the summertime. Painting and scraping or cleaning out or moving. Whatever she had planned I’d be there to help her out. </p>
<p>Hence my work ethic now. I fill my performance schedule to the brim some times. And this week was no different. I wanted to stay busy knowing how emotional it could be for me. And boy how emotional was it ever. Didn’t see it coming. </p>
<p>I finished playing. Started packing up my gear, as the venue emptied out. Then I was alone. I had Ordered some tea to help sooth my voice after a long day of singing. As I sat down and enjoyed my tea, I had time alone to sit and ponder. Then the tears opened up on me. </p>
<p>And I sat and cried. I wanted to ball and bellow, but, I couldn’t let it all out. I’m sure I’ll have some bellowing time here alone in my apartment. I’ll just bury my face into a pillow on my bed and let it all out like I was 3 and I didn’t get my way and Mom was there comforting me saying everything will be alright. </p>
<p>Thank you Mom. For being the greatest Mom a son could have. I love you and will. Always love you.</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/56058242019-01-21T15:35:11-05:002022-05-11T05:21:15-04:00Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/403679dcf07d9c29d2fa5e943b1874d0fbcf648c/original/mlk-gsd.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Martin Luther King ? </p>
<p>This photograph has been misunderstood for so long. It is commonly thought that this was Mr. King’s German Shepherd. The true fact is that Martin Luther King was arrested, like many times, for peacefully protesting in a sit in demonstration at a St. Augustine motel restaurant. He was being transported in this photo from St. Augustine’s St. Johns county jail to Duval county jail in Jacksonville due to death threats. He arrived in Jacksonville in a car with 6 police officers and a police dog. </p>
<p>When I first saw this image years ago I thought the same thing, that this was his German Shepard. Having been the owner of a German Shepherd myself I recognized the disposition of the dog was in a receptive state and not in an offense state. </p>
<p>This makes me think that it is within Mr. King’s nature to be in a loving state himself, despite the fears he may have felt inside due to death threats and animosity towards is persona. Every animal feels the energy of a person and other living animals. </p>
<p>I may be wrong about my perception of this image. But I know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deserves to be recognized and praised for his work and efforts in raising the awareness of human rights and equality. </p>
<p>I find it very sad that theres still such a hatred towards people that are different. Different color & even hues of skin color. Different backgrounds and cultures. Different religions. Or even non religious people. </p>
<p>This separation movement is inhuman. It is fundamentally Non-American, yet it is branded as American. Liberty ? is weeping. She’s sad because her family is breaking apart. </p>
<p>Today I am grateful & honored to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A true American.</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/54903232018-10-29T00:56:40-04:002020-09-10T01:49:59-04:00Losing The Ones We Love / One Month<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/14a4549e29de8cd0609844ae0f44f3ff49bd546a/original/moms-slideshow-123.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" />Patricia A. Smith March 4, 1943 - September 28, 2018</p>
<p>She was a beautiful woman inside and out. A small town girl with a worldly heart who never met a stranger and always offered help to anyone who may be in need. She lifted people up through encouragement and not handouts. She enjoyed good debate but not at the expense of friendship or family. An only child raised by another strong and determined yet humble woman, she never forgot her Irish Quaker heritage. She raised her two children with love, honor, respect, encouragement, and discipline.</p>
<p>As her son, she taught me good morals, strong work ethic and always encouraged me to go after my dreams and goals. When I failed, and I failed many times, she was always there to teach me resilience. When I lived foolishly and unwisely she expressed her disappointment and then lifted my heart out shame and through depression into self-love and worthiness. My Mother, Patricia A. Smith, was a fighter and she fought hard for two years in her battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Her battle was my battle. Our family is such a precious small little family with the greatest love for each other. And we will forever love Patricia, my Mom, as long as our memories will last through infinity. </p>
<p>If you knew Pat, I created a slideshow from family photo albums for her Celebration Of Life. You can find the photos I used in her Album on Facebook.</p>
<p><a contents="Facebook Celebration Of Life Photo Album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.smith.969/media_set?set=a.10213215427484542&type=3" target="_blank">Facebook Celebration Of Life Photo Album</a></p>
<p>Some sample photos: </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/b3bcd76eb1a227b2a8d1908a0dd6b0e203c29943/original/moms-slideshow-161.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/0d8c85712e2265858dcdea9b72e6be6c06766696/original/2011patandkelly.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/93815315413befb8867f342901181701ffc62da0/original/moms-slideshow-184.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/5852f2f5d96326392b566a3926630898b0df056a/original/moms-slideshow-15.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/e72c506119e1dbc4264b9290573de0e47141b799/original/moms-slideshow-225.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/37f2cf84edb57d726a5c99133b01459d42f0ba87/original/moms-slideshow-216.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>The following videos were made while I was visiting Mom and family in Indiana.</strong></p>
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<p>Rest In Peace Mom. I Love You</p>
<p>It's been a month now since she has passed. I was able to say goodbye to her and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been there for her. This is truly the hardest loss I've experienced. And I've experienced loss. No one can ever prepare you for this moment in life. I am learning the process of grief. I promised Mom as we spoke daily during our time together, that I would not lose myself and get down. This is a difficult promise to keep, but, I will keep this promise. </p>
<p>My creativity in music and now through producing videos is my medicine. The future is for you Mom. I hope to make you proud. </p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/49928762017-12-25T10:55:09-05:002022-09-12T14:32:10-04:00A Holiday Thank You: Free Download<h3>Happiness Is In Gratitude and The Gift of Giving</h3>
<p>I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed a good long life of doing what I love, performing music. No, I never made it to stardom with a big phatt record contract. However, I have been my own boss, performing for several years (27 1/2) in my local area. </p>
<p>The beauty of my work is that I make you and other people smile, including myself, with my music. I get to move people musically. Perhaps you or someone has had a bad or difficult day, I can help you through it with a song or two that takes your mind off of your problems for a few minutes. That's a good feeling. </p>
<p>I also am the recipient of your gifts. You show your gratitude to me on every gig. You let me know how much you enjoy my music and performances and I am very grateful. </p>
<p>Although I'm not rocking a nightclub anymore, I enjoy seeing people enjoy my performances now, even though it's more low key. I also appreciate when you come up and asks, "When's your next CD coming out?". That means you enjoyed my first one. Thank you so much for that. That means a lot. </p>
<p>And though, I don't have the next CD ready, I do work on ideas and tracks for several purposes. Including the Christmas and the Holidays. </p>
<h3>My Thank You To You</h3>
<p>Your support at all my local gigs has been wonderful to me. So I want to give you a free download for you to enjoy and share over the holidays. This is a track I enjoyed making and I hope you enjoy it equally as much. I want you to feel free to share it with all your friends and family. Please comment if you like it or not. And please let me know how I can keep making you feel good musically. :) </p>
<h3>Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday</h3>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fburls.com/54-WXVlsWPt" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/6be1f3483a39ccb910027a780e7cd43d1eb9f26e/medium/Holiday-Party-Graphic-500x500.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>To download this free track, click <a contents="Download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fburls.com/54-WXVlsWPt" target="_blank">Download</a></p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/38669192015-09-24T13:05:15-04:002017-05-15T21:52:36-04:005 Years And Counting . . <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/0fa89cc3547929c264a0497cd8646a4c05b239ad/original/swc-marinajack.jpg?1443112443" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Wow! My LinkedIn account reminded me that 5 Years ago I started working as a Solo Looping Performer. I was making changes in my life. After almost 14 years working with some very talented musicians in the band Chameleon, based here in Sarasota, and had a very successful run, I decided I needed change. I'm glad that I did. <br><br>I will always be grateful for the fantastic music we created in Chameleon, and the fans that faithfully followed us at the venues. We performed hundreds of weddings throughout the south-west coast of Florida. I am grateful for the friendships and support of my old band mates in accepting my new musical endeavour. I love you all like brothers and will forever hold our friendship deep in my heart. <br><br>Performing solo has allowed me to create and write my music as well. I wrote, recorded and produced my cd, In My World, and have had very heart warming receptions from many people who have purchased. I continue to receive messages and emails from people who have been enjoying my music. What a delight that I cannot express how wonderful the feeling. I am so very grateful to you all and thank you from the depths of my soul. <br><br>I wish everyone a fantastic joy in life as I recognize the joy in my own. <br><br><br>Here's an old promotional shot of the old band: <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/117d196ffc79f5a8645ede850520e63bb2e7c26a/original/chameleonphoto.jpg?1443114261" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>From left to right: Scott Curts, Curtis Weeks, Tim George and Brandon Sommers. Love you brothers!!Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47125922014-04-28T01:55:00-04:002018-10-29T01:11:43-04:00Chillin' At The World Of Beer Music Video Released!!<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="brKC3nieTEE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/brKC3nieTEE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/brKC3nieTEE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p>"Chillin' At The World Of Beer" Music Video Scott Curts, Singer Songwriter and Performer- Composer and Performer <br>MowMote Productions - Storyboard, Direction and Video Production <br>Dean Lambert - Owner of Sarasota World of Beer, great motivation <br>World Of Beer Corporate Offices, Tampa, FL </p>
<p>"Chillin' At The World Of Beer" single is a remix of my original "Chillin' In Paradise" on my Album "In My World". After performing this song at the World of Beer Sarasota, and changing the lyrics for the venue, Dean Lambert suggested I record this version. After recording a remix Dean request that it be added to the World of Beer music system. Then we enlisted the video production talents of Nate Hedgeman, Owner of MowMote Productions to create the video. Nate storyboarded the whole video, directed, edited and produced the video. Thank you Nate for a great job. </p>
<p>Visit Nate and Mowmote here: <br>https://www.facebook.com/mowmote <br>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_mGcZAilnE5mlF0bGVWysQ <br>http://vimeo.com/mowmote </p>
<p>Thank you Dean Lambert for your great support and encouragement in doing this video. As well as the whole staff and patrons of The World Of Beer Sarasota. Couldn't have done this video with out all of you. <br>Please visit The World Of Beer Sarasota here: <br>http://wobusa.com/locations/sarasota <br>https://www.facebook.com/wobsarasota </p>
<p>Get the single Here: <br>iTunes: <br>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chillin-at-world-beer-remix/id763522240?i=763522332&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 </p>
<p>Visit: www.ScottCurts.com <br>https://www.facebook.com/ScottCurtsMusic</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47125902014-01-25T21:55:00-05:002017-05-17T15:52:02-04:00Thank you, World Of Beer!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/9b8db984c8f1ae56b0070b11983c9b0acc9dc16f/medium/scottcurts-wob-videoshoot-300x388.jpg?1390704484" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I just want to Thank the World of Beer in Sarasota, World of Beer Corporate offices, Mowmote Productions, the whole staff at the World of Beer Sarasota, The members of W.O.B. and the very enthusiastic Loyalty Members of W.O.B. for an incredible day of shooting our video for my single "Chillin' At The World Of Beer". Thank you, Thank You, Thank You. </p>
<p>The first day of shooting was a great success. Two more scheduled shoots to go and the magical editing skills of Nate of Mowmote. Stay tuned for the video release. Please tell your friends and family, especially those music lovers and World of Beer Fans as well as all beer lovers. :) </p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47125872014-01-01T14:55:00-05:002020-03-23T18:41:54-04:00Happy New Year!!<p>Hello 2014!! Let the goals begin!! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/88bc5cada759fd8dc46f0b6057460470640230db/small/scottcurts-imw-promo-med.jpg?1388605870" class="size_s justify_left border_" />I want to wish you a wonderful and fantastic New Year! May you reach your goals that you have set forth for this new year and share your inner music and talents with the world. I look forward to sharing my new projects with you as I continue to write and produce more music this 2014. </p>
<p>My goals include my 2nd CD and having my music placed in film/tv/ads. My first goal on my list is getting my music on Satelite Radio, Internet Radio and College Radio. That's in place right now and I am eager to share with you when they are launched. </p>
<p>Best Regards and many happy days for you!</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47102112013-12-10T18:55:00-05:002022-11-14T12:50:17-05:00In My World Digital Album 50% off Through Dec 31st!<p>As a token of my appreciation to everyone supporting me and my musical endeavors, I want to offer you, your friends and family a holiday discount. From now until December 31st, you can purchase my my digital album, "In My World" for 50% off. Only at my webstore at my website: <a contents="www.ScottCurts.com/cd" data-link-label="CD" data-link-type="page" href="/cd">www.ScottCurts.com/cd</a>. This does not include iTunes, Amazon or Google Play. <br> </p>
<p>Please feel free to share this offer with your friends and family. I greatly appreciate everyone's support for my live performances and for my songwriting and production. I look forward to conintuing this wonderful exchange of sharing music with you. </p>
<p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!! </p>
<p>Scott</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47102102013-08-30T02:05:00-04:002018-12-15T23:07:35-05:00Summer Fun And CD Done! <p>Look Out Fall!! </p>
<p>I want to thank everyone who have shown their support and made efforts in their busy schedule to come out to my events . I can't thank you enough, seeing your smiling faces means the world to me. I'm happy to do what I do and be able to share it with people who appreciate my craft and love. I would also like to thank all the venues for continuing to support my music by having me back on a regular basis. I have developed some wonderful relationships and friendships with the managers and staff at all the venues I perform. You help my world go round and I'm happy to be a part of your world. </p>
<p>It's been a long hot summer with lots of rain throughout the country, but, especially here in Florida. Everyday you can expect it to rain. And I personally like rain. There's a romantic feeling of just chillin' at home reading a book or working on music whether it be practing some guitar work or piano work or writing or producing. I'm a home rat, and love it when I don't have to go out and fight traffic. In some cases the rain has forced me home, which is not fun for anyone. But, I'm writing about fun, so let ther be FUN!! :) Not to worry though, the rainy season will be over soon, and the snowbirds will be flocking down shortly, filling up our roads with indecisive driving and smug looks on their faces. I look forward to their happy faces at my shows. Perhaps they will be so excited to purchase my new <a contents='CD "In My World"&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/scott-curts/id473596232?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">CD "In My World" <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/50426/ea8fe42b8d9944cd2ecfc6de3ca5dd9611d2cc5d/original/InMyWorldCDcovergraphic.jpg?1372708847" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I'll be selling them at my shows and performances, so please don't be shy. By one for yourself and a friend. In fact, I really appreciate you sharing it with people. For those who love listening to their music on their phone, iPods, iPads, Computers (office & work) or in their cars and trucks, you can buy the cd at iTunes <a contents="&nbsp;In My World CD On ITunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/scott-curts/id473596232?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank"> In My World CD On </a><a contents="&nbsp;In My World CD On ITunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/scott-curts/id473596232?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">ITunes</a>. </p>
<p>You can even share the link with your friends. And please join my mailing list to stay up to date with my events and hot off the press info. </p>
<p>If you don't live in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, St. Pete area and would like me to perform in your area, then please feel free to contact me. I'd love to spread my reach and meet some new faces and places. We'll find some venues in your local area. </p>
<p>I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!! I look forward to more fun this fall season. Thanks you. </p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47101832012-12-04T08:25:00-05:002017-05-15T23:32:13-04:00Tis The Season!! <p> I hope everyone is good spirits and kind fashion this year. It's been a rough year for many people. It's easy to overlook the real treasures we already have in our lives. Our families, our friends our opportunities to share our crafts and skills to help people enjoy themselves. This past Saturday was a fantastic night for just that for me. I enjoyed playing for the Sarasota Outboard Club at their Christmas party. What a fun group of people. It was a great pleasure to meet them. Check out the video I edited for their party: <a contents="Sarasota Outboard Club Christmas Party" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Sarasota%20Outboard%20Club" target="_blank">Sarasota Outboard Club Christmas Party</a> </p>
<p>I also encourage you to check out my new single, "Holiday Party" right here: <a contents='"Holiday Party" Download' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://scottcurts.com/fr_store" target="_blank">"Holiday Party" Download</a>. Soon to up at ITunes and other online stores too. I'd be very grateful if you shared this newsletter too with your friends and family. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for news on my CD release. </p>
<p>Have a wonderful Holiday Season!! </p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47101822012-07-23T15:15:00-04:002020-03-23T18:42:48-04:00Sarasota Herald-Tribune Ticket Write Up.<p> Thank you <a contents="Dawn E. Scire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ticketsarasota.com/author/dawn-scire/" target="_blank">Dawn E. Scire</a> (Follow Dawn: <a contents="Dawn's Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/dawnescire.journalist" target="_blank">Dawn's Facebook</a>), journalist for the Sarasota Herald-Tribunes Ticket. I greatly appreciate your wonderful article about my up coming cd release, "In My World". I look forward to sharing my final project with you. </p>
<p>Read the article online here: <a contents="Music Blog: Scott Curts’ World" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ticketsarasota.com/2012-07-19/section/music-blog-scott-curts-world/" target="_blank">Music Blog: Scott Curts’ World</a></p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47101792012-06-28T21:05:00-04:002017-05-17T15:44:51-04:00Debut CD Still In The Studio<p>I am so excited with the work I've been doing in my incubator of a studio. There is a homemade sign above the door of my home studio titled, "Womb". Creative ideas are born in this environment and I'm very fertile right now. :) Before I'm finishing a production, I'm hearing a new song in my head, taking notes and recording the ideas so it's not lost forever. Some ideas flow easily, others I have to work at nurturing them into this world. And that's the beauty of this space I'm in. There's nothing like this process of creation and I'm conscious to keep the ideas flowing and stay in this space. </p>
<p>What a beautiful gift to have and share. I can't express how lucky I feel to be able to create music and even more lucky to be able to share my creations with others. It's a thrill to play my original music for people who have heard me cover other artist’s music for so long. Their surprise is exhilarating and feeds my hunger to keep going. <br>The challenge: I have spent so long in my musical life focusing on “The Music” and not the lyrics. When I’ve learned cover songs, learning the lyrics is the hardest thing for me. I hear the music and not the words. It’s strange but, it’s how I’ve processed my craft over the years. So, there is a new learning curve for me, and if anyone has this same excitement about learning something new that’s close to your heart, then you know what I’m experiencing. And I’m challenged and eager to become a better songwriter. <br>I hope you are enjoying the sample tracks on my website: www.scottcurts.com. They will all be on my new debut CD titled, “In My World”. My goal is to have 10 original songs and 4 cover songs. I’m still in the tail end of my writing and production stages, and I’m eager to share the finished product with you. Please share with me your feedback as I’m very interested to hear your thoughts and ideas. Thank you for taking the time to read, listen and share.</p>Scott Curts Musictag:scottcurts.com,2005:Post/47101782012-03-20T20:00:00-04:002023-12-10T12:28:49-05:00I Know, I Know . . . Another New Website?!?! Really?!<p>After only a year out of the gate with my Solo Performance, I'm on my 3rd website. Although, I don't have a huge following . . yet. . I probably have confused and bewildered the small flock that might be peeking into "My World of Music". </p>
<p>Why? One might ask, most importantly, my girlfriend, can't I just find a platform and stick with it. "Stop chasing the next greatest shiny object", my lovely has pronounced. Perhaps I can express my reasoning as I launch this new platform. </p>
<p>1st Time. Working on my first CD release is quite a challenge. It’s a great practice in discipline and time management. I spend a lot of time just maintaining my promotions on the old website and managing events and social networks just to get my performance information out. </p>
<p>2nd Efficient Communication. Through an exorbitant amount of research and studying, I'm searching for the best tools to work with all social networks, email campaigns, aggregate information, and the future distribution of my music. I want the whole perfect package. Well, perhaps there isn’t a perfect package, but, I have found this package which does all of that and more. </p>
<p>3rd Respect for You. In my effort to get my news out and sharing my music, I do not wish to clutter your inbox, Facebook pages and social network feeds with more noise. I battle that on a daily basis and respect your personal privacy and freedom from the noise. This platform Integrates very smoothly and I intend to utilize it proficiently. </p>
<p>So, I must thank you for your patience, and graciously share with you, once again, my new website, and invite you to stay in touch and on board with my journey as I stretch my wings further and get my music out. I hope you enjoy it. </p>
<p>Please feel free to share your thoughts with me. I’m still fine tuning the details, and I highly respect your time, privacy and freedom. </p>
<p>Thank you, </p>
<p>Scott</p>Scott Curts Music