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About Me

I'm originally from Silver Spring, Maryland but have spent most of my life in West Virginia, the place I call home and where both of my parents were born. Spending half my childhood in the city and half in the country gave me a great appreciation for all kinds of music growing up and I think that's reflected in the songs I write. I love to write for guitar mostly, but I'm self-taught on a few instruments and also learned how to do audio engineering while attending the Art Institute in Atlanta, Georgia a few years back. I've had music in my life as long as I can remember breathing and I intend to keep it that way until I take my last one. I hope you enjoy listening to the songs I've got posted here. If you do, then feel free to leave me a message and to visit my other websites as well. I have a few other songs posted on my main website. Just click the link to the right. I want to be sure to say a great big thank you to all the friends who support and encourage me in following my dream of becoming a professional singer/songwriter. A dream is just a dream without the important people who help us along the way to achieve it. Thanks for visiting my site. I hope you'll come back soon.

My Interests

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Member Since: 12/30/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/sheldonriddle
Band Members:
Influences:

James Taylor, Van Morrison, John Lennon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Buddy Holly, Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Johnny Cash, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller, Bob Seger, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Merle Haggard, Eric Clapton, The Doors, Elvis Presley and last but not least, my elementary school music teacher Mrs. Helen Powell.

Sounds Like: CURRENT MOON moon phases:
Record Label: Independent Artist
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Waiting For The Time

PLAY You plant a seed to watch it grow Walk away and you'll never know If it's standing tall like a big oak tree Or just lying there restlessly Waiting for the time The time to shine Wai...
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:42:00 PST

New Old Song to Share...

Hello Everyone, I was flipping through some of the many notebooks I have filled with songs and pieces of songs and I stumbled across one I'd written a couple years ago and forgotten.&nbs...
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:32:00 PST

A Cover of "I'll Be There"

Hello Everyone, I decided to have a go at the old Jackson 5 song, "I"ll Be There" over the weekend. You can have a listen by clicking the PLAY at the bottom of this post.&nb...
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:41:00 PST

Welcome to 2007

Hello Everyone, Welcome to 2007. Seems I'm starting my year off with a touch of the flu. It didn't keep me from reaching for the guitar today though. Afte...
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:11:00 PST

New Year's Message and a FREE NEW YEAR SONG!!

Hello everyone! I've just finished my last recording for 2006. I figured given it's so close to the end of the year, I'd have a go at the old classic "Old Lang Syne"....
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:51:00 PST

Christmas Music To Share

Hello everyone, I recorded a version of the old Elvis Presley christmas song "Santa Claus is Back in Town" last night. In the spirit of the holiday, I thought I'd share...
Posted by Sheldon Riddle on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:43:00 PST