Zach Stich Perspective on Run On

I'm Zach Stich. I'm a singer songwriter from south Georgia.  I live in the Atlanta area now.

This song is really inspired by people who try to run away from their problems but they can't because you cant run away from yourself.

Probably singing in the car with my dad.  We would go on these long road trips and when the radio signal would run out, my dad would become the radio.

I've always been creative.  Doing art and music and writing assignments was always way more fun than anything else.  I've always wanted to create.

Americana, alt country, swampy tonk

I think as I learn and go more I like to challenge myself more and branch out to see how can I incorporate elements of other genres into my music.

Love, loss, regret, belonging, the normal ones.

Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.  I'm a huge muppets fan.

My favorite artist is probably Willie Nelson.  And I would describe Willie as the Music of America.  He's influenced everyone. Influenced by everyone. 

People have called my music Country but Smart.  I like that, though not all my songs are country.

I wish I could've seen Ray Charles perform.  Or John Prine.  John Prine has had a huge impact on my writing. When people tell me that I remind them of John Prine, its a huge ego boost.

Jerry Seinfeld once said his favorite joke is the next one, and I identify with that.  I love the songs I've written and looking back some are better than others, but I'm always looking to make the next song I write my favorite song.

Willie Nelson, John Prine, Paul Simon.  No one writes like them.

I'd love to play Red Rocks or Billy Bob's or Willie's 4th of July Picinic.

I would love to do a collaboration with Vince Gill or Billy Strings

Like gotten the idea to write a new song? I guess a dream maybe. Or If I Had A Box was inspired by a facebook meme. 

Strangest place I have discovered a new song I have never heard? I heard the clash for the first time when I was about to be operated on when I was a teenager.  I instantly fell in love with them

Entertained.  You hope your songs might connect on a deeper level, but I always want people to enjoy the music

Honest, fun, engaging

Playing songwriter events.  So if you have one, get it touch, I'll come play it.

I met Joe Smart one time and he told me the difference between okay musicians and great musicians is that great musicians love to practice.  I'm still learning to love practice, but recently I've been working on learning more theory and trying to develop my current nonexistant skills as a lead player.

When people you admire tell you that they like your work. That's great.  I've had that happen a few times recently and that was really good. 

Making music you like and hopefully making money.

I don't know if I want to change the game. I just want to be noticed as a player in it.

To be true to yourself and whatever art you create.  Not everyone can write a protest song like Jesse Wells. But not every song has to be that song.  

Its all scary.  Not knowing if youre good enough.  Not knowing if people will like you. Taking leaps into voids. A wise wizard once said " Its a dangerous business, going out your door " and it is.

So many.  My first gig this woman came up to me with a blank sheet of paper.  I asked her who she wanted me to make it out to because I thought she wanted an autograph. She was the shift manager wanting me to know how to spell my name for the check.

I'd make streams pay more

I've worked in churches, schools, zoos, law offices, I've done it all.

Being an artist can be lonely but if you have a good community of artists around you, you can be lonely together.

I like visual arts alot.  I like to paint sometimes. Mostly Bob Ross style landscapes.  I also love movies and tv. Writing a screenplay is on my bucket list.

John Prine, Hayes Carll,  Jason Boland

John Prine, Hayes Carll,  Jason Boland

Just because your music isn't for everyone doesn't mean that it isn't for someone.

I think an artistic outlook for the most part is that of an optimist.  Even people who make what some people would consider to be depressing works of art. They take things that are miserable and can turn them into something profound and beautiful. And that is optimism.

I love it.  I love seeing a blank page and my thoughts and idea filling it. I love finding a new melodic line. I love the act of creating and its hard. If it was easy it wouldn't be as fun.

My favorite movie is Jurassic Park. My favorite TV show is Justified. My Favorite Album is the Wille Nelson Stardust Album.  My favorite painting is wheatfield with crows by Van Gogh