Scott Garred

I believe I know a thing or two about country music because my dad taught me. He used to say, "Scotty! Come here and listen to this song." He would laugh out loud when it was funny and just be…

Song: "Ex Con" (Red Apple Falls LP, 1997, Drag City Records)

Artist: Smog

I recorded this one simply because it's an awesome song. It's funny and dark at the same time. One thing I always loved about Smog was…

Song: "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" (Louder Than Bombs LP, 1987, Sire Records)

Artist: The Smiths

If you know me at all, then you know I have had a life long obsession with this band. It…

So, I'm turning 50 next year. I'm actually thrilled about it and am excited to announce, with this first post, that I'll be releasing one cover song per week leading up to my 50th birthday a year from today. I…

Before COVID hit all of my music therapy works was, of course, done in person. It was intimate and special. I sat closely with the people I served and helped them play instruments by holding their hands so they could…

It's always wonderful to hear from someone wanting to collaborate on a project. Remo Zanin, a fan in Italy, first wrote to me in January:

"Hi Scott I really love your album Scott Volume 2! I like your…

While my available physical catalog of music is dwindling, my feelings about what I've produced are swelling. I feel blessed that I have made so much music and been fortunate enough to release LPs, CDs, cassettes (although none pictured here)…

Hi everyone! I'm partnering with High Plateau Productions for a special live stream concert on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5pm PST. I'll be performing new songs from my latest release Scott Songs Vol. II and some oldies but goodies too…

Please make note of this upcoming live interview on this wonderful little radio station. My friend Alex Webber is having me on his program for a chat about all things music related. I'll be performing a couple songs and presenting…

I realize I already shared this song back in 2018 when I made it, but we just lost one of the great innovators of the guitar. Rest in peace, Eddie Van Halen. You will be missed.

Admittedly, I never learned…

Artwork by Nadine Garred

Here is the final album mix of "Just get clean." It's also the most recent single from the forthcoming album Scott Songs Vol. II, which is due out Nov. 21. I was originally inspired to write…

Here's a new song for you. I'm not sure how to describe it. Find out for yourself.