Kurt Fortmeyer
Whites Creek, TN
Americana / Singer/songwriter / Country
Bio
Kurt Fortmeyer was born in a barn and raised in a stable environment, or so he might tell an unwitting listener in one of his sillier moments.
His life was changed irreparably at a tender and impressionable age when he was subjected to Roger Miller, Allan Sherman, Chubby Checker, and Trini Lopez.
His first solo show was at the HOLE IN THE WALL SALOON in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the late '70s, influenced by Jack Kerouac, Jesse Winchester, and Townes Van Zandt, he hitchhiked coast-to-coast...
Comments
Shane Alan Swaim:
Hi Kurt, I really like "Hard Time." Speaks of true reality. Thanks for telling the truth. Sincerely, Shane
Jan 24
Wild Deuce:
We're a fan...and there are two of us, so that means, we like you twice as much. Very genuine, and entertaining material. True Americana.
Jan 14
Jonathon Harris:
Good Stuff Dude!! I bet a banjitar would sound cool in there....eghem!
Nov 16
Max Greco:
tried to say the 100 letter word .... it's not easy at all ! but it's funny ;-)
Sep 14
Donnie Stovall:
Great Songs,Great Lyrics
Jul 19
Jeff Batson:
She Loves the George's"...and I love Kurt's stuff. Keep it comin', man!
May 04
Press
"...one of the top three unsigned Nashville composers."
Artist Stats
Fans: 228
Song Plays: 1,453
Visits: 1,998
Video Plays: 197
Widget Hits: 2
Status
Status:
"Hard Times" and new video uploads... http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_908827?eid=A908827_10583746_
Blog
"All Fall Down"
Sep 13, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Dave Isaacs (http://www.reverbnation.com/daveisaacs) and his band DI3 have given the jam band treatment to my song "All Fall Down" and included it on their latest CD. They will celebrating the release of the CD with a live show on Thursday, September 15th at 12th & Porter in Nashville. The show is free and open to the public, and includes guest per...
