A Gypsy Without Refrain

The Moon Glampers | Songwriting, The Rolling Stones, and Chicken-Wire Shows

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Written by DL Hegel Tuesday, 11 August 2015 21:53

gla 75“We sound like your dad drinking and wrenching on a truck in the garage while the Pixies and Bob Seger fight to the death in a galvanized pool on the driveway.”

 

The Feed | A Simmering Energy

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Written by DL Hegel Wednesday, 08 July 2015 20:56

Feed 75Finding balance between over-the-top and simplicity, The Feed's music is quirky, fun, and danceable.

  

A Murphy Family Songbook | 05.16.15

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Written by DL Hegel Monday, 11 May 2015 10:09

gypsy angelbandThe DNA of our ancestors runs through each generation.

 

Mark Brainard & Drew Shafor | King Whistle

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Written by DL Hegel Friday, 17 April 2015 16:43

If you happen on a show with either of these two talented guys, stick around, you won't be disappointed.

  

Jonathan Ramsey | Irish Folk Singer

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Written by DL Hegel Saturday, 14 March 2015 07:52

I’m a class clown genetically, and that shows up in my writing and selections, but I have a soft spot for the sublime and the beautiful, so those loss and love songs find their way in.


 

Brother Lee & the Leather Jackals | South City Blues

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Written by DL Hegel Thursday, 12 February 2015 13:27

While I was there, I lost feelings for a long-time lover, I disliked my job, and needed a change. The song wrote itself.

  

Letter to Memphis | From the Hip

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Written by DL Hegel Monday, 22 December 2014 13:54

gypsy letter-to-memphis_smAny movie made about me will undoubtedly be cast with D-listers.

 

Karate Bikini | Listen, Try, Listen, and Try Again

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Written by DL Hegel Sunday, 23 November 2014 13:57

gypsy karate-bikini_smHaving fun is fun, but we don't want anybody to hurt themselves.

  

The American Professionals | Paging Mr. Lindo

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Written by DL Hegel Monday, 22 September 2014 18:33

gypsy TAP“I like whichever one I’m doing at the time, but almost to the point of being delusional.”

 

The Yowl | Gnarl, Boogie, and Gnash

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Written by DL Hegel Saturday, 23 August 2014 14:24

yowl sqChuck Berry meets Johnny Thunders and talks trash with Muhammad Ali.

  

Suzie Cue and the Terrible Toys | Ben Folds Is for Grownups

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Written by DL Hegel Friday, 08 August 2014 11:13

gypsy suziecue_75“Keeping my [toy] guitar in tune has been a whole other level of challenge and patience.”

 

The Maness Brothers | All in the Family

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Written by DL Hegel Thursday, 26 June 2014 19:10

dl maness-75We know what we want out of the band and out of life and it’s easy that way. We can get mad and give each other black eyes and call each other up later to eat ice cream in the driveway.

  

ARR! | In My Other Band…

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Written by DL Hegel Thursday, 12 June 2014 20:28

gypsy arr_smIn some bands I’m a peacekeeper, and in others a rabble rouser.

 

The Old Souls Revival | Young at Heart

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Written by DL Hegel Wednesday, 23 April 2014 20:58

OSRPBSTL 75There’s something interesting about having the potential to connect with people like never before, not only as an artist, but no matter what you do.

  

Bible Belt Sinners | Wearing Their Sunday Best

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Written by DL Hegel Wednesday, 26 February 2014 13:03

col BBSSB 75My songwriting process is still a mystery, even to me.

 

The Last Night | From Tupac to Grandpa Joe

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Written by DL Hegel Monday, 23 December 2013 18:37

last-night 75It’s like rock ’n’ roll and Country and Western had an illegitimate child and left if on our doorstep to raise.

  

What Makes a Good Song

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Written by DL Hegel Tuesday, 26 November 2013 12:53

guitar 75I started writing songs the same time I started learning guitar. I kinda thought that was a part of the deal.

 

Those who do and teach

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Written by DL Hegel Monday, 18 November 2013 12:00

 

guitar-teachers 75We study music together, but the instruments teach us more than we teach them.

 

 

 

 

 

  

Musician and Songwriter, When it’s a Girl Thing. 

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Written by DL Hegel Thursday, 17 October 2013 17:12

A-Gypsy 1_75Later in the evening, after our set, there was a gunman outside.

 

A Gypsy Without Refrain

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Written by DL Hegel Thursday, 03 October 2013 21:47

If you are a local musician or fan, I’d like to hear your suggestions or thoughts on artists you like.

  

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