Bill Payne: Links

Artist Friends

Digital Goddess Kim Komando: Struggling with your Windows computer? Tough. Get a Mac! Can't convince you to give up your wasted time and frustration? Try checking out Kim Komando. For Windows problems there are solutions to, she's the ticket. And mighty fine to look at, too!
David LaFleur - Solo Acoustic Roots Music: Check out David - he's great!
JD BONE: Buds from up north that play some cool (and hot) blues!
TRAVIS STEELE NEVELS: A Texas transplant now living in Charlotte, NC, Nevels is a world-class acoustic guitarist. His style is fast and free and while his touch is exceedingly delicate, the sound he projects is often reminiscent of a locomotive. One can hear flashes of jazz, country, blues, and bluegrass, but his style is all his own. He's alone in his genre--there's no one else like him. Watching him perform is an unforgettable experience, and hearing the tones he coaxes from his instrument will change the way you think about acoustic guitar pickers forever. A former North Carolina/South Carolina finger picking champion, he mixes delicacy with raw power in ways that most guitarists have never even imagined.
POPS WALKER: An inspiration to me, Pops is a friend and mentor. If you like unique original songs and fresh interpretations of covers, you'll love Pops, too. His style is acoustic blues - or, the wooden boogie-woogie, if you so choose.
Angelo M: Bluesy folk or folky blues, if you aren't tapping your feet to this man's music, you better have your pulse checked!
Porter Shreve: Folks who know me also know that I read a lot. It's characteristic of a writer to read. Well, a few years ago, I was pleased to learn that my cousin's son, Porter Shreve, was a serious novelist. Check out his blog, where you'll find links to samples of his books (or, just take my word for it and head for the library or book store.
BEBOP HOEDOWN: These boys are Baaaaddd! See what they mean by "it's a jazzy, folky, grassy thingy"
The Pop Rivets: One of my favorite bands in this area! Check them out also at http://www.audiostreet.net/artist.aspx?artistid=1312
Pat Jenkins: I met songwriter and steel guitar virtuoso, Pat Jenkins at the 2005 Nashville Songwriters Festival. He bears a distinct resemblance (in my opinion) to Kenny Rogers. Lemme know if you agree!!
Cliff Beach: If you like real country, you'll love Cliff!. Visit!
Singer/Songwriter Bill Hudson: Everything you ever wanted to know about Roanoke's own Travelling Troubadour, Bill Hudson!
Doug & Shelley Harper: One of West Virginia's finest performing songwriter teams. Ya gotta love 'em!
Clinton Collins: A great bud and great songwriter from West-by-cracky-Virginia. CONGRATULATIONS, CLINTON, ON BEING A WINNER AT THE 2005 MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG FESTIVAL! I knew it would happen eventually! A well-deserved award!!! Check out Clinton's new CD, "Creek Boy Blues" at his web site - it's a winner, too!
Donna Pearson: A sweetheart of a singer/songwriter who provided me with a page on her site to help me get started.
Devon Sproule: I met the beautiful and talented Devon at the 2004 Newsong Festival, where she riveted the audiences with her fine songs and guitar handling.
Elizabeth Turner: Elizabeth is a fine songwriter from the D.C. area. I like her stuff. You will, too!