The Hitch Hiking, Songwriting, Veteran Helping Man! EP 140 JC Fetlock

29/08/2023 1h 2min

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Episode Synopsis

Super excited to announce new guest, J.C. Fetlock, to The Story!J.C. Fetlock was born 1952 in Hagerstown Maryland.His first musical instruction was from his mother in the front seat telling him to shut up when he was singing. J.C. then picked up the flute in 4th grade, Influenced by the Motown sound, James Brown, Temptations, Smokey, and the Beatles, J.C. was hooked on rock n roll and has been ever since.After high school, J.C.. hitch hiked around the U.S.A for 3 years. He got a Kappa guitar in a D.C. pawn shop for 25 bucks and had a cheap flute. He would find bamboo and make and sell bamboo bongs for fun and profit. Then go which ever way his ride was going.Hitch hiking showed him all kinds of new places, people, and music. This led J.C. to find a genuine Indian Guru, which changed everything. He's met people from all over the world. All kinds of music. J.C. has always wanted his music to contain light, love, nature, and laughter.J.C. has ran countless open mics, jam sessions, and had mentored many young musicians, including Trey Alexander!Currently, J.C. is working in a program with Music For Everyone that gets U.S. Veterans who have written words to team up with musicians and make songs out of their experiences. They spend a year working on it, then put on a show on Veterans day at the Ware Center. J.C. also has a band that writes all original songs full of a bunch of old guys like himself, called 'Wild Self.'His latest album is called "Love Bomb." It has some of the best musicians that he knows on it, and is a statement of great Lancaster producers mixers and masterers.There is lots more to come too.You can find J.C. and his projects here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M5iN8vdDjKixOx05klIiJFind more at: https://www.coryrosenproductions.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations