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Name: Jack Sprouse
Stage name: Lonesome Bar Hero
Born: Jacksonville
First instrument learned: Old, beat-up Harmony acoustic guitar
How long have you been playing: Since he was 6 years old (38 years)
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All instruments played: Bass, mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals
Instrument most used: Guitar & vocals
Style or genre: Country, southern rock, jam band stuff, blues
Preferred style: Classic country
How often do you play out: Six to 8 times a month; two times a week
How often would you like to play out: Four nights a week
How many different venues have you played at? 20-30
What do you consider to be your strongest point when it comes to making/playing music? Vocals
Do you perform covers, originals or both? Both
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What do you have to say about the Lakeland music scene?Not supported enough by the patrons (by the people who bitch about not having live music)
What do you think would increase the interest or numbers in the crowd when it comes to getting people out of the house? Education on good music, not just wanting someone to play the (crap) on the radio; educating them on good songs from the same artist
Anything else? Open your ears, get off your ass, go listen to good music. Understand the musician is just not the jukebox. We play stuff to let you know there is better stuff out there.
Facebook: Musician page | Personal page
Next gig: The Pink Piano, tonight, 7:30 p.m.
Listen: ReverbNation
Jack is also in a band:
Name: Band of Sorrows
Genre: Americana/folk/outlaw country
Formed: 2015
Members: Five – drums, bass, two guitars, (accoustic/electric) mandolin, two vocals
Main writer: Jack
First show: Open mic as featured artist at the Crow Bar in Ybor City
Next gig: Will be opening at Crowbar on Aug. 13 for Two Cow Garage.
Facebook: Band page
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