TREVOR SONGS

IN MY OWN WORDS: 

My name is Trevor.  I write songs and sing them. Hence, the straight-forward simplicity of my project name, Trevor Songs.

While I do enjoy performing the songs of others, such as Paul Simon, Blaze Foley, Lucinda Williams, M. Ward, Ryan Bingham, Rufus Wainwright, Fleetwood Mac, and many more, it is the craft of writing new songs to add to the universal catalog that bring me the most satisfaction, and is my way of giving back for all of the influential songs from others that have penetrated my soul. 

Over the years, I have written multitudes of songs. It is an addictive craft that I am passionate about, and I'll be shifting my focus to finally record and document them. 

I enjoy the blending of words  into new constructs and contexts.  I use the mediums of words and melody as a tool to tackle a wide range of both modern and age old subjects, and try to inject a bit of humor into some of the anxiety that can sometimes be a result of these subjects. I attempt to offset the dark with the light, the minor with the major, and at times will weave in some songs from other artists that I am inspired by.  

Music is sometimes a livelihood for me, though I also pause to give attention to other passions, such as natural building, off-grid living, and community based projects. 

Thank you for lending your ears. Thanks for letting me share my music with you. 

IN OTHERS' WORDS: 

  "...a warm, intensely intimate kind of folk. Trevor writes songs of disarming simplicity. The directness of his lyrics and of his delivery can hit the listener with an unexpected force. The care, the humility and the quiet attention to building a home in the desert are also hallmarks of Trevor's songs." - The Cenizo Journal 

  "A picture perfect snapshot of gothic country and Americana” - KAOS Radio - Austin, TX. 

  “A killer songwriter. A real one-of-a-kind, dark, funny, spot-on.” -Jonathan Byrd 

  "His songs are immediately hooky with a deceptive simplicity that sinks its claws into your brain, and then with fascinating layers of complexity that keep your brain engaged with the song over and over again. It reminds me of how I respond to M Ward's stuff." - Danny Schmidt 

  "With songs that capture the simplicity of the desert and the soft spoken observations of an old soul, Trevor has an ability to charm audiences of varied backgrounds" - Alexa Woodward 

  "Constantly beautiful and always honest. Having seen Trevor perform, I count myself among the lucky"-Sam Watts (Ghosts I've Met) 

  "With the social commentaries of Utah Phillips, the charm and wit of Mark Twain. and the resonating baritone voice of Johnny Cash, Trevor is a true blend of beautifully crafted melodies and thought provoking story telling." -J. Wagner