Scott Froseth

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My life...The Fifty Cent Tour:
I was born in Bottineau ND, the 7th of 8 children my mother would bring into this crazy world. We lived near Kramer ND farmed and raised cattle and quarter horses and the other miscellaneous dirt scratchers and hole diggers you find running around a working farm/ranch operation. My father also was a rural mail carrier for over 30 years and served in the Navy, while Mother taught school and held Kindergarten classes in our basement. Guess that counts for a bit of "home-schoolin'." I graduated from Rugby High School in Rugby ND and have attended NDSU in Fargo ND, Minot State University, Brown and the University of Minnesota. I was honorably discharged from the North Dakota Army National Guard because they didn't like the condition of my heart which was a pretty crappy deal since it was good enough for them to sign me up...and only wish I'd been able to do more in service of my country. I've done a lot of things in life besides music from Radio and TV, to working as a Jailer/Dispatcher/Deputy (I know, what were they thinkin' to hire an outlaw), I've worked construction and insurance restoration all over the U.S. covered a lot of miles and seen a lot of places and faces.
I started performing rather young. I'd have to say it was mostly my Mothers Fathers fault. He would have the biggest smile on his face whenever he would sit at a piano and play for whoever would listen, I think that happiness he exuded was what fascinated me most. I performed my first original song alone with my guitar at a High School Concert. Several women cried, including Mother, I was convinced it was a terrible song and refused to perform any original music in public for years as a result. Had I known at that time that moving a woman to tears with the emotion of your music was one of the results an artist hopes to achieve, I may have made several different decisions at a much earlier age…some even concerning women. I got to sing in some good groups In School and at Festivals growing up, the sort you had to audition for...then I got to drinkin' and smokin' and life changed my voice and I learned some rock and roll and it all went to hell from there.
I've played with some good bands throughout the years, and some incredible musicians. You'll hear some pretty good pickin' on the cd, guys that could be playing with about any major act out there, (if they don't happen to be playing for one already.) My musical journey has been a good ride for the most part…I've gotten to share the stage with some people I admire and some I thought I did until I got to share their stage. I got to back up Ray Price, Charlie Pride, Don Williams & Charlie Rich at shows my parents were able to attend and as they adored all four of them it was a great experience to be able to get them back stage to shake hands. I've been fortunate to do several shows with Howard & David Bellamy and their awesome band and crew. David was kind enough to allow me to record "You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie" on my cd. They are great professionals and damn good people. Eddie and T-roy are good folk and make ya feel welcome around their stage and such, so does Blake Shelton. I've played at WE Fest in MN several times and always enjoyed that experience. I'd ramble on but then it would get to sound like bragging and I already hate writing about myself as it is. There's some that weren't so fun to open for, or be around…but Mother wouldn't take kindly to me talkin' about them in a negative manner so we'll leave them alone, (for now.)
I'm the black sheep of my family, the gypsy child that couldn't sit still. I'm an opinionated s.o.b. and I speak my mind with a devil may care attitude that annoys the hell out of some people, (mostly those closest to me.) I don't much care for those who confuse religion with spirituality and I don't have too much affection for people who run down our Country and the people that make serving our Country their lives work. I had a friend call me brilliant once, but that's not why he's my friend. I'm lucky at cards and I hate to lose at anything. I'd talk about being born with an inoperable heart defect, that led to other problems throughout my life. I'd talk about seizures, and strokes and heart attacks and other things that knock ya down and take ya out of the game, but I'd rather talk about reasons to get back up. After all Disabled doesn't mean Unable, let's not confuse the two. I'm able to tour and do appearances these days when someone feels like havin' me, although it seems the music business is a lot more interested in manufacturing Barbie and Ken dolls than taking the time to acknowledge music that comes from the heart and the heartland.
I would and still do write mainly when the urge strikes me…not a big believer in "forced creativity"…probably why I never took that staff writers job that one kinda famous guy offered me once. Seems when you hear writers talk about some of their best songs that you hear a lot of "I wrote that in about 20 minutes, on a napkin" or some other crazy…"it just flowed out of me" kind of story.
So in some way shape or form I hope you take something enjoyable from the stories that flowed out of me and turned into my music. There's more to be recorded, more to be written, more stories to tell. Enjoy the ones I've been fortunate enough to share for now.
Oh...and call your parents right now and tell them you love them. Because one day, you'll open up that cell phone and the number will still be there but they won't and trust me, you'll cry.
Scott
Here's what some friends, fans and kind folks are saying about the music:
“Scott Froseth is the real thing and North Dakota can be proud of a Native Son who is as real as the silver in a U.S. dollar that was minted in Denver in the nineteen hundreds!” Billy Don Burns
“Great Music and a great guy to have as our opening act on several occasions!” Wally Dentz Bass/Harmonica/Road Mgr. The Bellamy Brothers
“Your Music is Awesome!” Tresa Jordan
"Great Stuff, The Real Deal" James House
“Killer Stuff” Smokey Lonesome
“Awesome…love the voice, rugged with character.” Chris Parish
“Damn Good, a lotta soul and congrats on "If You Knew Me" being a winner...we can hear why! Nice song, Scott!” Dave Younger, Younger & Hail Publishing/Songwriters BMI I find your music to be comfortable as worn Levis, but unique and fresh as the morning light, something that I know will keep on drawing me back again and again. You have a great voice, and you use it to perfection in delivering your wonderful tunes. Joel, photographer, world traveler. CA “I listened to 4 (original) cuts. They're all very good. Love the harmonies and they sound like real honest songs...real Country.” Bill Wence, Bill Wence Promotions
“I admit, I'm captivated by your work and want to spend more time listening to your music. Really good sound! Bruce Hodges “Host of The Night Ride” 98.1 FM & Internet Host, BlueRidgeCounty98.com Airy NC / Galax VA USA
“Talent don’t lie” Maryanne Murphy, Nashville Singer/Songwriter
“love the originality and appreciate the unplugged gutsy raw reality.” TomCat Records & Production North Carolina, USA
“wow, great stuff, for real!” Pigeon Publicity
“If You Knew Me” is excellent! Love It! Tammie/Tracy Black, The Dorsey Touch
“If You Knew Me” the single, wins “Taxi, Road Rally Songwriting Competition” sponsored by the Music Shoppe and Information Radio. Nov. 2007
When performing Scott has made appearances as an opening act or backup player with National Stars: The Bellamy Brothers, Charlie Pride, Ray Price, Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skyrnyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Blake Shelton, Clint Black, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Grand Funk Railroad and others and made multiple appearances on the Main Stage of WE Fest Country Music Festival, Detroit Lakes MN as the lead singer of the Country/Southern Rock band Southern Uprising. Scott has also performed as part of the Beats Workin' Band, the Silver Marshall Band, White Water, and Nobody's Business.
Appearances at the North Dakota State Fair, Calgary Stampede, Red River Valley Fair, Great Canadian Trail Ride & Rodeo, Sturgis SD Bike Rally, Numerous County Fairs, Clubs, Casinos & City Celebrations.
Ameristar Casino Appearances Including: Stockemen’s, Cactus Petes, & The Horse Shoe Casino & Saloons, Elko, Jackpot & Reno Nevada.
For more information on Scott, radio and internet stations featuring his music, and his other musical and professioanl endeavors please email [email protected]
Radio Stations/Media Please consider the Title Track “If You Knew Me” and the Holiday Track “The Reason for the Season” for adds, Thank you!Scott is a registered ASCAP Songwriter and Publisher and a Member of the Americana Music Association.
Questions, Comments, Reviews or Requests may be addressed to Scott Froseth in care of Dinner With Sinners Publishing (ASCAP) 620 E. 143rd St. Burnsville MN, 55337
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