J. Fred Knobloch, a Jackson, Mississippi native, has been performing since the age of thirteen when he and some friends formed a band to play at school "sock hops." After a few more bands, vans, night clubs, managers, agents, motels, demo sessions, night clubs, jam sessions, hotels, night clubs,....well, you get the picture--he finally found a job.

With cuts by over 130 established acts, hit singles, and movie themes to his credit, Craig's music holds something for just about everyone. Check out the site. There are mp3s, lyrics, resources for songwriters, and great insights into the life of a journeyman artist.

KIRK "JELLY ROLL" JOHNSON'S distinctive, soulful style of harmonica has earned him a place as one of Nashville's top session musicians. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jelly Roll's career has spanned 25 years, Since moving to Nashville in 1984, he has recorded with Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Etta James, Anointed, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Randy Travis, The Judds, Hal Ketchum, and many others. His unique sound has been heard on over 50 gold and platinum albums.

"One of my favorite songwriters has to be Tony Arata. He's a cat who doesn't care about appearance. He doesn't care about money. He cares about his children, his wife and his music. That's neat."
- Garth Brooks

Just some guy who writes some songs and desires for people to listen to them and comment favorably, if not on the songs themselves, then at least on his footwear...