Virg Blackwell

1. What instruments (includes voice) do you play?
   Play the Guit-Fiddle! (Guitar) Pronounced GEE-Tar! A Little Finger Picking, Flat picking, just plain strum-min!!!
    

2. Do you write lyrics or music, or both?
   I write for Jesus!!! Praise The Lord!!! Lyrics and Melody. I like to keep working and shaping them until I feel I have something. It never ends really, just keeps on growing and developing. I have about 30–40 songs that I am continually working on; not one do I feel is finished yet!
    

3. What styles of music do you write in?
   Gospel/Christian, Country/Folksy Flavors, little bit of country rock sprinkled in, lots on the easy listening side. My message is Gospel always!!!
    

4. When and how did you get started in music, what are you doing now, and where have you played?
   Started at the age of 9 playing and singing. Actually taught myself how to play, mainly to accompany myself. I am a closet musician, that is to say, until I met Julie Jacobs. I primarily played to entertain myself, and satisfy my desire (hobby) to write songs. I had performed vocally in ensembles in High School, won some competitions there with groups. In the 70’s we were called POP Singers!!! GAG!!! Anyway, I believe most of my lyrics to come from the Divine side! Hallelujah!!! I am always getting up in the middle of the night to work on a song. That’s either God prompting me or there’s something wrong with me...I tend to believe in the God part.
    

5. Do you perform regularly and what are your preferred venues?
   I perform with Pastor Julie Jacobs in her praise and worship services. Aside from back in high school that’s it. Had an audition once, got on stage and forgot the words!!! That was that.
    

6. Do you have any recorded music? If so, out with it!
   No recorded music.
    

7. Do you have a website?  If so, what is it?
   No website.
    

8. Is your music available for purchase online?  If so, where?

   Not for sale, but I will share it with anyone who will listen.
    

9. How far do you want to go with your music at this time? What are your goals?

   Straight UP!!! Just my Hope of Glory in Jesus Christ!!!

    

10. Are you interested in collaborating with other musicians and songwriters?

    My heart is collaboration, although I haven’t had the opportunity to do much.

     

11. Is there anything outside of music that you would like people to know about you?
    I fish, hunt, and play golf!!! Not necessarily in that order….I am a GOLFAHOLIC!!! If there’s anyone up for a game of golf let me know!!!