Todd Snider

Todd Snider is a singer/songwriter from Oregon. Best known for his wry humor, he has been a fixture on the Americana, alt-country, and folk scene since his debut on MCA entitled Songs for the Daily Planet a reference to a pub where he often performed in his then-home Memphis, Tennessee. He released two more albums for MCA: Step Right Up and Viva Satellite to lukewarm sales but strong critical and fan support. He moved onto John Prine's OhBoy Records where he made Happy to Be Here, New Connection, Near Truths and Hotel Rooms, and East Nashville Skyline.

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Singer/songwriter - Oregon - Americana - Alt-country - Folk - Memphis, Tennessee - John Prine

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His influences include Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, and Jimmy Buffett. Contermporaries include Will Kimbrough, Tommy Womack, Robert Earl Keen, Jack Ingram, and the Yonder Mountain String Band.

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Jerry Jeff Walker - John Prine - Kris Kristofferson - Bob Dylan - Jimmy Buffett

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