Songwriters@Scup #26 with Carrie Morgan, Brad Reaves, and CJ Sunshine

Songwriters@Scup is a monthly "songwriters in the round" event, sponsored by Mark Dillon, hosted by Scuppernong Books, and presented by Doug Baker.

Carrie Morgan was born in northeastern NC, where, with beauty and blues all around, a girl can’t help but write. And then she picked up a guitar.

One thing led to another and, having studied songwriting in Nashville and then classical and jazz voice in Chicago before settling in Greensboro, she has been writing songs for over two decades about finding home, love and *herself* in a world full of wonder and loss, and using every genre at her disposal to express it. She’s settled mostly into a folksy singer-songwriter path, but you’ll easily find blues, jazz and country influences between the lines.

Recorded and produced by Tom Troyer of Black Rabbit Audio, Carrie’s album “Weeping Willow” was released in 2020, and can be found in all the usual places one streams.

Add expressive words to vibrating air and a song emerges. Inspired by the 1960s British invasion Brad Reaves' list resonates with the maturity of diverse experience. A journeyman musician, his songs, vocal prowess and instrumental chops showcase his love for the art form as he shares a ramble through the good, good, good, good vibrations.

CJ was born a natural Artist of many kinds. Music is his first love, Singing/songwrting or playing lead for a bands are his favorite things to do. CJ delves into many other artforms also. Paijnting/Building and rebuilding musical instruments, creating works of art like his “GIGERATOR”, working on historic restorations, or just working in his garden, everything is art to him. His favorite saying is “ART EVERYWHERE PLEASE!” With two new albums under his belt “Azalea” and “Clementine” and 3 compilation CD’s you can find his work on all streaming platforms and video sites.

All Songwriters@Scup programs are free to attend. Generous tipping for the performers is encouraged.