Craig Sanders
Craig Sanders is happy to be the Suite101 Feature Writer for Folk Music, as writing and music have been his twin loves his whole life.
Craig has been a journalist, singer-songwriter, and author of short fiction since his graduation from SUNY New Paltz in 2000. After said graduation, Craig decided to find and work as many interesting and unusual jobs as possible to find writing fodder. He has been:
- An actor in an 'Environmental Theater'
- A tarot reader
- A traveling health food salesman
- A human resources wage slave
- A music and concert reviewer
- A special education teacher
- A community organizer
Craig's short fiction has been published in magazines such as SLAB, Dreamforge, and Babel. He is also the Roots Rock Examiner for the NY Examiner
Craig owes his eclectic music tastes to his upbringing. Craig grew up with a classic rock loving mother and a Mo-town loving father in the Bronx at the birth of the Hip Hop movement. He was further exposed to speed metal and grunge once moving to the suburbs and to alt country and folk in college.
Craig found himself especially attracted to the singer-songwriters and folk artists of yesterday and today. His study of folk music and history began while working as a teacher for the developmentally challenged. He played folk songs on his guitar for the students and wondered where these songs came from. Research followed, and the rest . . . has yet to become history.
Craig is currently working on a book, The True Story of Song. He posts exerpts from this book on suite101 when appropriate. His short stories appear infrequently in small press magazines, and he is working on a fantasy novel.
Craig is an accomplished guitarist in both flatpicking and fingerstyle. His style is a variation of Piedmont Blues, adding folk and jam band sensibilites in a blend that has yet-- and probably will never --make him famous. Though he does not often perform in public, he is rarely seen without his travel guitar, a nigh indestructable Martin Backpacker, nearby or in his awful car. He is available for lessons in the Rockland County, NY, USA, area.
In addition to his musical knowledge and skill, Craig has worked for nearly a decade with special needs children and adults, both as a Teacher's Assistant, a Teacher, and a Treatment Specialist. Craig is currently persuing a Master's Degree in Special Education. Craig dreams of a day when he can unify his love of music with his love of teaching those with special needs.
Craig would like to thank you for reading his work, and hopes that you enjoy it.
Rock on.
Latest Articles
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Review of Duncan Sheik's "Covers 80s"
Duncan Sheik returns to the music industry with Covers 80s, a bare bones reinterpretation of several 80s classics.
Jun 28, 2011
- Craig Sanders
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Firebombing in New York Suburb Brings Terrorism to Hasidic Town
Is New Square, New York in the middle of a holy war? A firebombing of a Hasidic family by a Hasidic man reveals a community at war with itself.
May 27, 2011
- Craig Sanders
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Review of "Give PEAS a Chance" By Tom Chapin
Folk icon Tom Chapin is back with a clever and entertaining album for children focusing on environmental and hunger concerns.
May 27, 2011
- Craig Sanders
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The True Story of American Pie: History In McLean's Lyrics
Don McLean's "American Pie" retells the history of Rock and Roll in its oft discussed lyrics
Apr 22, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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The Best Summer Songs in Music: The Summertime Playlist
Throw those Summertime blues away with the greatest Summer songs of all time in Rock, Pop, and Folk.
Apr 14, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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The True Story of the Hurricane
Here comes the story of Hurricane Rubin Carter and the Bob Dylan song that helped win his freedom.
Mar 16, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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Review: Allison Moorer "Crows"
Allison Moorer has released the finest album of her career, a dark collection of tracks called Crows.
Mar 6, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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Reading Strategies to Improve Comprehension
Reading comprehension is necessary to survive school and everyday life. Below are some strategies to improve reading comprehension
Feb 11, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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The True Story of Charlie on the MTA
"Let me tell you a story 'bout a man named Charlie" and the song that made him famous, "Charlie on the MTA."
Feb 2, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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Artist Profile: Kaitlyn Eller
New folk singer Kaityln Eller captivates audiences with her striking, personal lyrics
Jan 25, 2010
- Craig Sanders
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