Co-Writers: Larry Vail,
Craig Lackey and Jeff Stewart (see: www.Jeff Stewart.com)
lawrence c. vail
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Larry has enjoyed a rebirth as a photographer, and in fact is
responsible for the awesome photo that is the cover of "Western Movies".
Thank you, Larry! Larry
was born and raised in the farm country of the mid-west United States and in 1976
relocated to Southern California. Over the next ten years he appeared in clubs and lounges
from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He has performed musical styles ranging from Bluegrass
and Country to Rock and Top 40.
In 1986 Larry decided to hang
up his "Live Shoes" in favor of developing his songwriting craft. His country
roots have made themselves evident in the rich life-full stories emerging from the heart
felt melodies and chord progressions of his music.
Home and Studio Recording
magazine says about Larry, "...no surprise he is a member of the Ventura County
Producer’s and Songwriter’s Guild...has probably been writing for some
time." Brad Pressman - Sonic Images says, "The writing is some of the best
I’ve received...there is talent there." Neal James - Neal James Productions
says, "This guy is really great!! One of the most commercial voices that I’ve
heard in a long time...this guy could stand a chance of being one of the major driving
forces in the music industry." The Los Angeles Times featured Larry in an article on
country music songwriters in the L.A. area and dubbed him a "high tech redneck"
for his habit of writing on his computer. |
Larry has had radio airplay on
KLOS in Los Angeles, and KCZN and KNJO in Ventura County Ca. Banyon Records has released
one of Larry’s singles to over 1,000 radio stations all over Europe and he has been
on the National Cable Radio Network playlist for over eight months. Larry was also the
host of the short run television series, Songwriter’s Showcase.
Larry is a published songwriter
and a member of ASCAP, the National Academy of Songwriters, the Nashville
Songwriter’s Association, International and the Ventura County Producer’s and
Songwriter’s Guild.
Most recently, Larry has dusted
off those "Live Shoes" and has been playing at some of the songwriter’s
nights around Los Angeles including "Western Beat" & the
"Songwriter’s Circle" at The Palomino Club. In Nashville you may have seen
Larry at Douglas Corner Cafe, the Broken Spoke Saloon, The Courtyard Cafe, or The Bluebird
Cafe.
For information concerning
Larry, call or write;
Lawrence C. Vail
587F N. Ventu Park Rd.
Suite 303
Newbury Park, Ca. 91320
805/376-8175 |
Other Song(s) Written by Jeff Stewart and Larry Vail: The Choice,
She's Better Off, Kickin' Dirt [along with Moke Cameron]
CRAIG LACKEY
Update: Craig
is now living in Nashville!
SONGWRITING:
Craig has been writing songs all
his life. He  began
pursuing songwriting as a career in 1989 after taking a songwriting course from Hugh
Preston at New York's New School. Craig has also studied Songwriting and Music Business at
UCLA. Craig was a member and producer of the Texas based Gospel Quartet, Covenant in the
mid-1980’s. In New York he wrote and performed as a member of the Hanford Allen Band
and produced their album Smooth Sailing in 1990.
NSAI WORKSHOP COORDINATOR:
Craig has been the coordinator of
the NSAI Los Angeles workshop since 1991. The workshop meets twice per month and has had
over 400 attendees in the last 6 years. Guest speakers have included Pat Alger, Richard
Leigh, James Dean Hicks, Jan Buckingham, John Ims, Wendy Waldman, Jenny Yates, Randy Sharp
and many more.
PERSONAL:
Craig is from Texas. He has lived
in Houston, Dallas, New York and currently resides in Los Angeles. He supports the
songwriting community in Los Angeles by producing songwriter showcases, running the local
NSAI workshop, working with the National Academy of Songwriters and encouraging
songwriters everywhere.
Other Song(s)
Written by Jeff Stewart and Craig Lackey:
Does Your Wife Have a Sister?and I'm in Love
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