The Brotherhood of Musicians

Submitted by don on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 22:12

The bond that’s formed between musicians, entertainers and singer/songwriters is a pretty incredible thing to witness. I’ve had talks with pro athletes, football players, hockey players, who say that the unity formed with teammates can last a lifetime. Music people experience much the same bonding. There is the dark humour, almost like locker room humour in the music fraternity, going to see another band in a club setting and saying things like ”Play the one you know!’ and other good natured jabs were commonplace in the old club days. But if an outsider dared to say anything derogatory about a friend of yours or his band you jumped to defend him.
 
Later on, as records were recorded and tours developed and careers ramped up, conflicting schedules would make it so you didn’t see your buddies as often but when you did it was like no time had passed and stories of the road were tossed back and forth with ease. “See you out there!” was the parting phrase de jour. The reason I’m writing this now is I recently applied for funding to record and part of the requirements was quotes of endorsement from music people of influence.
 
The result of our request from friends and fellow musicians, which appears below, reinforced my theory but also warmed my heart! THANK YOU to all my friends for the oh so kind and thoughtful words!
 
N’OUBLIE JAMAIS! I WON’T FORGET!
 
TESTIMONIALS
 
I've known DON GRAHAM since 1973, and he is a fine songwriter, whose most recent recording is first-rate. I strongly support his application - the resulting recording will make us proud.

  • GEORGE BOWSER (Bowser and Blue)

 
I have known DON GRAHAM  for many years, and the CD ‘A Willing Heart’ shows what a great songwriter he always has been. Looking forward to a new CD by this Canadian treasure.

  • CORKY LAING (drummer and founding member of Mountain)

When you listen to a DON GRAHAM song it is evident from the get go that he is a great songwriter with lyrics that speak to the heart from the heart. His strong rich voice reaches in and touches ones feelings...one of Canada's stellar music artists,

  • KEN TOBIAS  (Canadian Legend,multi-award winning singer/songwriter music artist, producer)

 
  "DON GRAHAM is a huge talent! He has a unique gift of interpreting life’s moments into songs".

  • BOBBY CURTOLA  ‘Canada’s Original Teen Idol’

 
 I met Don Graham at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN.  After his performance his sister Sandy Graham gave me a CD of Don's and asked if I could get it out to my musical contacts.  Within days Don's CD was embraced by radio worldwide and continues to be played consecutively in rotation.  This is an artist with the goods in my opinion.

  • KEITH BRADFORD  NBRN.FM (Nashville Broadcasting Radio Network) Nashville Tennessee

 
 I was DON GRAHAM'S publisher in the 70's and 80's and listened to his CD ‘A Willing Heart’ and quite liked it".

  • BRIAN CHATER   Music publisher and former president of CIRPA

 
DON GRAHAM  has been featured on our magazine many times, and has charted a few times as well. It is nice to see Canada still can turn out great talent.

  • BRUCE ELROD  President of Cashbox Magazine U.S.A.

 
I have worked with DON GRAHAM for many years, and I am so glad he is finally doing what he loves and does best – songwriting, performing and recording.

  • KATHY HAHN   Canadian Music Week / CIRPA / Hahn Company

 
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