Thursday, November 13, 2008
By LAWRENCE SPECKER
Entertainment Reporter
The guy who sings the song on the radio has a familiar, comforting voice, instantly recognizable and unforgettable. The guy who wrote the song probably sings okay.
They guy who plays guitar on the song on the radio is a six-string wizard. The guy who wrote the song might be a pretty mean picker, but then again he might be no better than the average amateur strummer.
When you see that star play at some arena you get all the flash and polish that a major record label can deliver. Come see the writer this weekend at the 24th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival and, well, you won't.
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