Here is her website:

http://www.deaniemichelleevents.com/

And here is our conversation!

Deanie: Tell us your story. How did you get started in the music biz?

Justin: “It’s a great story, I have been truly blessed. My dad took me down to a local store called “Acoustic Music Revival” in Denver CO.  Imagine an old world instrument shop like you might find in Italy, complete with beret-wearing seasoned folk musicians and the smell of old cedar, and you will be there. It was there that I leaned to play and sing, and there that I met my wife!”

Deanie escribe your style/sound?

Justin: “Somewhere between James Taylor and Eric Clapton.  Music that makes everyone feel good, that’s my goal.”

Deanie: “You write a lot of your own music. Where does your inspiration come from?

Justin: “My wife and children mostly, things they say and do, and all of the beautiful things in life that surround us every day. Often inspiration will strike at the most unexpected moment.

One day I was explaining to my son James that the Dove is a symbol of peace.  He said thoughtfully, “Dad, I wish I had a dove.”  That phrase imprinted itself on my brain, and later that day, the chorus of the song “Dove” from my album Beautiful World, practically wrote itself.”

Deanie: Who are your clients?

Justin: “Most of my clients are brides that are looking for a solo acoustic guitar to perform for their ceremony and then later during dinner add some vocals. Rehearsal dinners are another common event that often need my kind of music to make the environment cool, classy, intimate, and romantic. I also perform at a lot of wedding receptions with the full band, when people want to have some groovy party music.”

Deanie:  Clients can choose between solo guitar with vocals, duo, trio, or quartet…which do you recommend for weddings?

Justin: “A great combination that takes care of all of the music in one shot is: solo acoustic guitar for the ceremony, solo guitar and vocals for dinner, and then a four to five piece band for the reception. That way, the bride only has to deal with ONE guy, who can take care of all of their music needs for the entire wedding.”

Deanie: What is your favorite part of performing for weddings?

Justin: “It’s all great!  Seriously, I love being a part of the ceremony where you get to witness two people who truly are in love make a wonderful commitment to each other. There is always a very special feeling in the room that reminds you of all of the good things in life that last: Love, family, and close friends. It’s a beautiful moment, and I am touched every time I’m at a ceremony. It reminds me how lucky I am to have found my wonderful wife, Annie.”

The reception is always a blast, as the bandleader and emcee, you get to be the guy in charge of helping everyone simply have a great time and enjoy themselves. I really love watching the parents or grandparents who haven’t danced in YEARS get out on the dance floor and smile as they lose self-consciousness and allow themselves to just have fun.  Parents who are falling in love again during a slow dance is another one I love to see, like your parents dancing to “Only The Beginning”, Deanie.  They meant that. I love my job, what could be a better work place environment?

Deanie: What is your fondest memory of music?

Justin: “A family road trip through New York State when I was ten years old. My father played the Beatles the entire time. It’s the same thing as we were talking about before- good music and family at the same time, nothing better.”

 

Deanie: What is on your ipod?

Justin: “I love anything with guitar and good songs. Lately a lot of audio books as well, I love motivational and classic literature.”

Deanie: Tells us about one of your favorite moments performing?

Justin: “One time I was playing in a restaurant and had brought my 6-year-old son with me. I overheard him saying to a couple sitting near him: “My dad’s the best guitar player in the world”.

Deanie:  Where do you see Justin Cash and/or Justin Cash Music in 5 years?

Justin: “I just released an album of my own songs, at http://www.gojustincash.com

and would like to be performing more concerts and reaching more people worldwide.  There is a power in music to uplift, to edify, and to inspire.  That’s my job here on this earth.

I’ll always be performing at weddings, though. Not only do I truly enjoy it, I feel useful in the world, since I am using my talents to bless the lives of others and deliver something truly special to them.”