My cousin (in law) has released two music CDs  

Most of his songs of his first CD I like more than my absolute all time favorites! (Ritchie Haven's "Freedom" and Joni Mitchell's "Coyote")

I can really relate to the first song "Alone" - being a person who writes - and I'm sure we all can relate to it in one way or another.. "Blazing Sun" is awesome too!

There's a lot of joy (and some boogie woogie too!) in his songs.. And such peace (and joy) in "Lavender rose" and "Here in This Small Town". But when I get to "Forever and Beyond" I can't help but have 'church'!

Some of his music reminds me of Paul McCartney..

Then "Telemarketers" sends me on my way with laughter.. (Unless I listen to the CD all over again!!)

you can play clips here if I've tweaked any interest:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/tomnickerson (I love this CD!!)
http://cdbaby.com/cd/tomnickerson2 (his 2nd CD is now out, but I haven't ordered yet til I finish my Christmas gift list!)

Do you have any relatives or friends who are serious musicians? I know a few..