My objective is to earn a living as a songwriter.

Armed with a handful of chords, a cheap guitar, a bunch of life experiences and a load of years listening to John Mellencamp (especially), Guns N' Roses, CC Adcock, Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Johnny Diesel, Free, George Thorogood, Living Colour, Muddy Waters, Bob Seger, The Eagles, Nikka Costa, Kings of Leon, Jet, The White Stripes, The Black Sorrows and Paul Kelly (and a load of others I forget) I started writing songs that I imagined would reflect their sounds and style.

I don't know if they do. They're my songs, my brew. Rocky folk with a dash of blues and a mix of social / political commentary, love and fun songs.

I'm sharing them with you at www.richbrewmusic.com

My Songwriting CV

2008

February - Started writing.

March to June - Entered 10 songs in the Lyrics Only section of the UK Songwriting Contest - http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk

5 made it to the semi-finals, 4 commended, 1 participant

2009

February - Entered 5 songs in Song Of the Year international songwriting competition Lyrics Only section:

Runner-up - http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/2009/runners/feb/rup.htm

April - Entered 5 songs in Song Of the Year international songwriting competition Lyrics Only section:

Top 5 Finalist - http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/2009/042009.htm