{"id":3973,"date":"2015-12-07T09:09:23","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T14:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2016-03-10T21:17:47","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T02:17:47","slug":"musician-in-the-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/musician-in-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Musician in the House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clarence Bucaro<\/a> didn\u2019t intend to write his first album while hiking the entire Appalachian Trail, but that\u2019s exactly what happened.
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\n8 original diverse albums later, the Brooklyn based singer songwriter is showing no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

Introduced to Clarence\u2019s music at The Ark\u2018Michigan\u2019s non profit home for folk & roots music,<\/a>\u2019
\nwe were captivated by his compelling voice, soulful melodies & meaningful lyrics.
\nSo taken by his live performance we found ourselves inviting the NY musician to play for our inaugural house concert.
\nIn fact, he inspired the idea on twitter<\/a>.
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\nExuding gracious warmth, this world traveler and accomplished musician entertained with the ease of a veteran performer.
\nIn an unassuming powerful way, he draws people in with his beautiful music.
\nHe mesmerized our guests and left us all pining for more.
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\nIt\u2019s interesting to know this passionate songwriter was almost an environmental lawyer.
\nIn a 2012 interview with Nancy Dunham of No Depression<\/a> \u201cBucaro fantasized “over and over and over again” about being an artist, he was torn with a desire to become an environmental lawyer. He made the decision to become a musician when he hit something of a professional crossroads. At that time, he was offered a job on a natural resources defense council and a record deal\u201d<\/p>\n

Clarence has always felt deeply and naturally connected to music, writing songs since he was a boy of 8.
\nDedicated and passionate, he has played up to 300 shows in one year.
\nHe dreams of one day playing the Royal Albert Hall in London and Red Rocks in Colorado.<\/p>\n

We communicated about similarities in the creation of art & music, influences, inspiration, and industry challenges.
\nI wondered about myths in his profession.
\n\u201cPeople mistakenly think it’s easy and it simply isn’t. The territories and boundaries in each aspect of the craft and career are endless and take perpetual time and work and patience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clarence\u2019s music plays daily in my studio.
\n\u201c Can\u2019t Rush the Road\u201d poetic lyrics are insightful.
\n\u201cSometimes the shortcut\u2019s the longer way if you really want to get where you are going\u201d
\n\u201c \u2026 you can\u2019t rush the road, you can\u2019t push destiny before it unfolds.\u201d
\nYou can\u2019t rush the tide.
\nYou can\u2019t rush the wind that crosses your sky.\u201d
\nIt\u2019s a relevant message today in our multitasking instant gratification era. Taking time to respect the journey.
\nI love the nature referrals.
\nSurprisingly, Clarence wrote this song as a personal reminder to continue to be patient amidst frustration.
\n\u201cMy career has not been one graced with lucky breaks etc. I have had to work hard for every gig along the way. Sometimes disappointments can overwhelm the journey. This song funnily enough is rather cathartic for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

During an interview on Art & Soul<\/a>, Sirius XM\u2019s coffee house, he mentions going back to old folk & blues. Caroline Jones refers to gospel and diverse influences.
\nYet his unique style resonates.<\/p>\n

Is originality of sound difficult to achieve in the music industry?
\n\u201cWe all start emulating our heroes and hopefully if you are following your own voice, it comes naturally, without you truly noticing it.\u201d
\nHe challenged himself to remain inspired and fresh in his newest album \u201cLike the 1st Time\u201d, by \u201cstaying focused. I dug in and didn’t take any easy way outs. I explored new keys and worked vigorously on my voice everyday.\u201d<\/p>\n

A friend said \u201cMother\u2019s Word\u201d is the best song ever written about a mother.
\nI agree wholeheartedly. Has your family been influential in your career?
\n\u201cIt’s no secret to people who know me, I am a family oriented person. My family has always been right next to me in all aspects of my journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

What other passions do you have?
\nChess, basketball and reading. I have a book club with my mother (membership=2) We read the classics each year. This year we have read 51 already including “War and Peace” and “Moby Dick.”<\/p>\n

I was curious about his creative experience immersed in nature on the Appalachian Trail. I found it fascinating he embarked on the adventure while in the midst of trying to secure a record deal.
\n\"IMG_0435\"<\/a> Clarence Bucaro photo- Appalachian Trail<\/p>\n

What special connection with nature appeals to you in aspects to your work\/ writing?
\n\u201cNature has always given me clarity and mental health for writing. Hiking or running on a trail is a great breeding ground for memories and ideas for me that I bring to my songs.\u201d<\/p>\n

You wrote your first album, \u201cSweet Corn\u201d on the Appalachian Trail. Was that the intention?
\n\u201cIt wasn’t necessarily my intention. I had a couple songs written but had not attempted my first album yet. I brought a small Martin backpacker guitar and the songs came pretty naturally. The record label couldn’t believe I planned to disappear for 4 months at a time in which we were close to clinching it, but when I came back with the new songs inspired by the trail, it sealed the deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

How did the hike affect\/ influence your work & life?
\n\u201cIt filled me with the sense of everything being a journey. I have looked at everything since in that way.\u201d
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\nNew “Trail” 18×14 original oil- avail for purchase- inspired by Clarence Bucaro’s journey.<\/p>\n

We talked about what a treasure that is, having that amount of uninterrupted time to create.
\nHe mentioned the appeal of another trek in the distant future. It\u2019s an impressive list, including the John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest, the Camino de Santiago and climb Mnt Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n

The paragraph below from your online bio is reminiscent to me of painting. Do you think there is a similarity between visual art & songwriting?
\n\u201cI love paintings and see colors when writing.\u201d<\/p>\n

“When I started making music, it was all instinctive\u2014I emulated what I discovered and wrote down what I felt,” Bucaro observes. “And as you grow and learn, you become filled with form, structure and craft. My last three albums have been me attempting to find a marriage of those two approaches. That’s another reason why I called this one Like the 1st Time: because it feels like it’s rooted in the old, but also moving in a completely new direction.”<\/p>\n

“Rooted in the past, moving in a new direction”.<\/strong>
\nWords steeped in wisdom for us all, my friend. Thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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