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Bill E. Payne

About Me

WOODY is the name for the group comprised of Bill E. Payne, Al Coffey and Sonny Campbell. Amongst them, they have over 90 years of stage experience in large and small venues. Together since 2000, their concerts are usually standing-room only due to their high energy, repertoire, and an uncanny connection with their audience. Click here to download your new ringtone, featuring the intro to "Springer". IT'S FREE!See more from Bill Paynehttp://www.myxertones.com/ringtone:81013/
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Member Since: 19/09/2006
Band Website: http://billpaynemusic.net
Band Members: Bill E. Payne, Al Coffey, Sonny Campbell. Bill plays CORT Guitars and is a member of Just Plain Folks Songwriter and Musician Network Organization http://www.justplainfolks.organd the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association http://www.svsa.infoand the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) http://www.ascap.com
Influences: The list reads like a top ten songwriter poll.
Sounds Like: David Allan Coe meets Ray Charles and Muddy Waters in a diner, when in walks John Sebastian with Lennon and McCartney. JJ Cale calls and asks if Loggins and Messina are there yet. Lo and behold, Eric Burdon is just ending his shift on the wait staff and joins them all in the big booth at the back, where the conversation drifts to how cool it would be if there were only some WOODY music on the juke box.
Record Label: Independent and considering offers

My Blog

Gotta move, gotta move

http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2... The title says it all. You can help! Only $110 left to go. Please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-09-19. 0284707679
Posted by on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:09:00 GMT

In My Opinion...I review Clinton Collins & The Creek Boys "Junebug"

On the heels of "Creek Boy Blues", Clinton Collins and the Creek Boys have just released "Junebug", their sophomore effort as a group. In my opinion, "Creek Boy Blues" would have been hard to beat wer...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:23:00 GMT

Gotta move, gotta move

Some of you are aware that I intend to move by the end of Sept. Most are aware that moving (especially to another town) isn't cheap. Straight up, it catches me unprepared. So I started a "fundable" pr...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:04:00 GMT

Nashville Songwriters Festival UPDATE

A quick update for the Nashville Songwriters Festival:Getting ready to head to Nashville for the Nashville Songwriters Festival. I'll be co-managing theĀ  main stage at Vibe Studios with my partner PJ ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:09:00 GMT

My House Concert Story

Im in a strange town, en route to somewhere Ive never been. Im running a little early, just in case I have trouble finding my destination. I dont want to be late - especially since Ill be pai...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:46:00 GMT

WHY I'M NOT PLAYING at FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

Roanoke's Festival In The Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Normally, I'd be anxious to participate in such a milestone along with headliners Bruce In The USA (Springsteen tribute), Ja...
Posted by on Sun, 24 May 2009 17:21:00 GMT

FREE FOOD!

I got mine - get yours here: http://www.unthinkfc.com/Coupon for a free 2-piece meal from KFC - no strings attached - just print up to 4 of them. Go for it now: http://www.unthinkfc.com/http://www.unt...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 16:41:00 GMT

A Postmortem for 1/23/09

Some comments from Friday night's audience at my concert at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke, Va:"Wonderful. Excellent." (Bill L.)"Excellent, especially when the fiddler (Al Coffey) helped." (Raye D....
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:23:00 GMT

In My Opinion...I review Al Coffey's new album

I'm honored to review the debut CD by this very talented and versatile musician, Al Coffey. Al is also a friend and musical brother, as well as a member of my trio, WOODY along with Sonny Campbell. Al...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:36:00 GMT

The Love Dummy Times for Christmas 08

HEY!Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year, too! If it's not Christmas you're celebrating, I hope you enjoy it anyway. And that's what I have to say about that. But all seriousness aside (!), I hope the ...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:45:00 GMT