CMB 032 : Meet Singer/Songwriter Brady Toops

From professional baseball to full time music making, Brady Toops, is an example of hard work, honest artistry, and what it looks like to live in community. His sound is a convergence of his influences from gospel music, traditional folk, and rock and roll.

In our conversation we talked about his new self titled album released in August, produced by David Leonard of All Sons and Daughters, as well as what life looks like as an unsigned musicpreneur.

Here are some highlights

Brady's story growing up

Writing songs and playing pro baseball

Moving to Nashville

Artist development

The new album "Brady Toops"

Working with David Leonard of All Sons and Daughters

Self management and being a one man team

Starting a small business from scratch

Keeping costs minimal

Understanding all aspects of the business

Wise decisions

Labels and momentum

95% hard work and no glamor

Creating moments for people

Shifting to doing the things that only you can do

Community and travel

Many fathers and mothers all over

The song Lord Have Mercy

Brady's influences

Brady's Links

The new album - Brady Toops

Official website

Twitter

Facebook

Awesome Brady Baseball Moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzy75Jkoq_g