We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Gabe Woodrow. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Gabe below.
Gabe , appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I dove head first into my music after a long stint in professional motocross. I traveled the country racing meeting people all over which translated very well into how I handle myself as a professional with my music. I learned quickly that it wasn’t something that I wanted to do just as cover gigs and such. I wanted to write music for myself, friends, family and others who overcame the same struggles as myself. I’m a sponge. I learn by diving in headfirst, making mistakes, trying different things and adapting. I definitely wish I put music out when I first started writing however, I am so grateful for all of the curveballs I have encountered. Music is so challenging. It truly is what you make it. You have to treat it like a job if you want to be amongst great people in the industry and I truly respect that. It takes a ton of grit, mess ups and patience. There’s a ton of self doubt in what you do. You’re always you’re worst critic but at the end of the day it’s art. It’s beautiful regardless and getting another chance or oppurtunity to create is a blessing through and through. It’s a very saturated industry. The obstacles are always present. Resources and finances are hard to come by but I truly believe if you put your head down, challenge yourself and never stop learning then something beautiful will grow from the struggles.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I got into playing drums pretty early . I had a tough time sticking with it though because I couldn’t pick it.up and be a “natural” I later turned to an acoustic guitar around 18 I would say. I learned from a dear friend and my father simple chords and ran with it. Playing nonstop, learning covers and writing sad emo songs that I would eventually play at parties to friends. I eventually found myself playing small open mic nights and some cover bar gigs for extra cash. Playing 3-4 hour sets is super fun but doing it night after night is not an easy task. I have tons of respect for those bands and artists. I truly wanted to showcase who I am as an artist and a person so I committed to start pumping out my originals in studios such as The deep end in Baltimore with Tony Corelli and now recording my first album with Ace Enders of The Early November. I feel as though it’s my turn to work my tail off and be proud of the Years of songwriting. Turn it something magical that will hopefully mend some hearts. I’m Extremely proud of all the obstacles and hurdles of being a musician. I have a different love for it now. And I love.it even more than ever. My brand is me being vulnerable. Wether it’s a Solo Acoustic show or with my full band of guys who show up, practice their butts off and help put together a hell of a show for what is Gabe Woodrow. I want fans to feel like they are a part of this as much as I am. To know they aren’t alone. Through topics of sadness, loss, depression, vices, addiction, heartache. I’m going to address it head on and do my best to come out swinging with some catchy melodies. Paint With Your Pain is my acoustic ep I cut in New Jersey with Ace Enders recently and what I am most proud of thus far. 3 songs, simple concept, raw acoustic but heartfelt. The new music I am working on brings me so much joy creating it and I seriously can’t wait to release it.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is all of the work that goes into writing a song start to finish, brining it to the studio to perfect and then finally playing it live to others. I live for that.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I built my audience on social media through playing a lot of shows. There is a ton to say about playing cover shows and sprinkling originals into your sets but keeping friends involved and getting others to be a part of what you’re doing is crucial. I’m still building and always growing my social media presence however I truly feel like you have to keep what your posting around your music. Don’t stray. Keep people involved. Make them a part of the journey and remember that some shows will be small, some big. But you never know who may be in the room or seeing what goes on socials. Never quit. Always grind and Keep going.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://gabe6883.wixsite.com/gabewoodrow
- Instagram: @gabeybaby688
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabe.woodrow?mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@gabe688
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CLUJERQxti8JaqYWbEbox?si=Cvt5ZFjjRra0YmEzdMWH-A
Image Credits
Photo credit Stephanie Cincinnati @ohiosteph3