Farrel Droke - Kileigh By the Sea

Awards - Farrel has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2011 Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest for his song, 'Hard Times.' His song, "Needle and Thread" was awarded an Honorable Mention in the July / August 2009 American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest. Farrel's first Album, titled 'Kileigh by the Sea' was released in January and is available on CDBaby, iTunes, and many other music distribution locations. He performs regularly in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma at various venues. ?One word that does NOT describe Farrel Droke is "introverted." His eagerness to love and explore life permeates his approach to his melodies and lyrics. ?Farrel grew up in a very musical family. Music was constantly played or sung at the Droke house in a very tiny town in Southern Oklahoma. The son of a church song-leader, he grew up singing gospel harmonies and, eventually, began to lead the singing himself. He learned to play a borrowed guitar at age 13 but waited until nearly 50 to learn to read music and study music theory. This musical education led him to realize there was a purpose and a place for those melodies floating around in his head keeping him awake at night! So, in the summer of 2008, Farrel began writing and singing his own music. ?Farrel's songs have focus and many dwell on his family experiences and growing up in Oklahoma. Some of his stories delve into complex human relationships. His skills as a songwriter have been influence by many things, such as the encouragement of singer-songwriter Johnsmith, and living a long, interesting, and creative life. Farrel draws on his many different careers and his intuitive ability to walk in the shoes of others. He loves his wife Julie and his dogs, Felix and Daisy and they love him!

1) If I Was a Younger Man
2) Hard Times
3) It's in the Blood
4) Dreaming and Driving
5) Kileigh By the Sea
6) I Am the Prodigal
7) Then I Go Home
8) The Laundry
9) Needle and Thread
10) Julie's Song
11) The Wish
12) Be Lucky Twice