FAWM.ORG | Chip Withrow

Artist Bio

Influences: The two boxes of records under the stairs in my parents' basement in Ohio.

This is my 12th (!) FAWM. I've also done 10 50/90s.
Husband, dad, dog petter, yogi, troubadour, multi-instrumentalist, beachcomber, gardener, meditator, custodian, beer drinker, sunrise/sunset watcher.
Last year, I played 14 different instruments - a FAWM's worth - on my songs. This year, I'm moving way back in the other direction - mainly guitar/vocal, like I did for my first FAWM in 2008.

Songs (32)

#1	It's Midnight midnight acoustic-one-take	17 Feb 1
#2	Just Breathe (As the Coffee Brews) coffee meditation acoustic morning	24 Feb 1
#3	Oh, Sweet Rain acoustic-one-take rain country-folk instrumental	10 Feb 2
#4	Om Namah Shivaya (Country Om) mantra acoustic harmonica acoustic-one-take	8 Feb 2
#5	Sleepy Dog blues acoustic-blues dog acoustic-one-take	14 Feb 3
#6	Me and God acoustic-one-take god acoustic-rock	10 Feb 4
#7	Cautivo de Amor (Captive of Love) acoustic-soul spanish love	5 Feb 5
#8	Old Friends @srcoops bluegrass country banjo friends	9 Feb 5
#9	By My Side acoustic inspirational harmonica	9 Feb 5
#10	Til From Foggy Bog acoustic-blues blues weather songskirmish	9 Feb 7
#11	La Puesta De Sol (Sunset) spanish acoustic-rock sunset	7 Feb 8
#12	Angel in the White House @srcoops political bluegrass banjo	9 Feb 8
#13	Bitter Herb folk-blues acoustic-blues	10 Feb 9
#14	Let's Get Stoned and Build an Igloo winter acoustic-rock acoustic-soul	17 Feb 10
#15	Liars Lie folk-rock harmonica songskirmish liar	18 Feb 10
#16	I Like Doing Laundry acoustic-one-take chores laundry	9 Feb 12
#17	Skelly Bones folk-rock harmonica skeleton science kids	9 Feb 13
#18	Anxious Man 1 acoustic blues valentine	6 Feb 14
#19	Anxious Man 2 acoustic funk	7 Feb 14
#20	Green Market Is 10! folk bluegrass live-recording outdoors	7 Feb 17
#21	Insomnia acoustic reggae live-performance	10 Feb 19
#22	Ukulele Etude 1 instrumental ukulele	4 Feb 20
#23	Ukulele Etude 2 intrumental ukulele	8 Feb 21
#24	FOOD @srcoops bluegrass old-time banjo food	6 Feb 21
#25	Mutant Son Of Ukulele Etude 1 @fuzzy ukulele melodica kind-of-weirdo	15 Feb 21
#26	Ukulele Etude 3 instrumental ukulele	5 Feb 22
#27	Ukulele Etude 4 instrumental ukulele blues	6 Feb 23
#28	El Perezoso acoustic lazy animal spanish	9 Feb 25
#29	My Great-Granddaddy family folk acoustic	9 Feb 27
#30	Dharma Plow folk-rock harmonica yoga animals	12 Feb 27
#31	Be a Yogi acoustic spiritual yoga inspirational	9 Feb 28
#32	The Title Song ukulele titles song-titles	8 Feb 28

Soundboard

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@gemhughs Apr 20

Thanks for you comments on “Pants “.
@pcob1993 Apr 11

Cool, I'm whacking away at three-finger rolls but mainly trying to get some frailing going..... I also set up an old Gibson for slide with a heavy brass pipe ..I love it, trying to find out more about what compression, reverb etc. to use with it...
keep the faith dude and thanks ..
Pearse
@guatecoop Mar 28

Hey thanks! I would love to learn more slide techniques, but that’s what I had. I appreciate your thoughts!
@rickamorphis Mar 27

Thanks for commenting on my instrumental, Chip...and yes, it was a therapeutic way to fight back the aches and fever. It meant a lot to me to get it done. I appreciate your listening to it!
@chandra83 Mar 27

Thank-you. <3
@julesbf Mar 26

Thank you for your lovely feedback on 'Brave men from the war', it is wonderful when my songs mean something to people, thank you.
@guatecoop Mar 26

Sure, I always appreciate feedback!
@siebass Mar 26

Thanks for the listen and the comments on my version of "Fake it". There's still time for you to try it, March isn't over yet! I'd like to hear how you would end up interpreting it, and the challenge was fun.
@donna Mar 25

Thanks for checking out 'Heaven Side of Love, Chip. 😀
@misterd Mar 25

Thanks so much for listening to my song ‘lets Go on a road trip ‘ . Your positive response has really lifted me ! Thanks mate 😊👍
@jamkar Mar 24

Thanks Chip! I am a fan of Rhodes too. Going back to Chick Corea, and donald Fagen.
@chrishope Mar 22

well jeez.😊.thank you for listening.. that is a perfect summation (without the much appreciated added compliment)
@metalfoot Mar 22

I was very pleased with how the synth piano turned out on Gimme a Straw. Thanks for the listen. Hummingbear wrote great lyrics.
@ceilidh Mar 22

Thank you for your comment on Stay Alive! We need more type A's like the two of you when the news goes live. 😀
@rainchaser Mar 22

Thanks for the kind reply on, "I Will Eat Anything"! I really appreciate it!!
@jmadison Mar 20

Hey Chip, thanks for the listens and comments today. This was my second year trying to write songs, so I really appreciate when a veteran like you appreciates my music. Rock on!
@sunnymae Mar 20

Hi Chip!
Thanks so much for taking a deep listen to 15 candles. I appreciate your comments very much and congratulations to you for an amazing output this year!! I shall take a listen starting now 😀
@ustaknow Mar 19

I left you a comment on your what to do with comments thread. I didn't quote you in, so that you don't have to live with a long text on your "fawm" board 😀 here.
@zecoop Mar 18

Well, it was truly a shocker when he started sending me lyrics back in 2011 - Certainly nothing he had EVER done before. 😀
@jwhanberry Mar 16
@psyt Mar 15

Thanks for the comments Chip, much appreciated. (:
@rainchaser Mar 14

My influences are from rock bands and soul singers, so I guess I have no choice to play electric guitar! I wish I had access to other instruments like drums and bass. Lol but I don't think it's necessary to have them when writing a song. Lol but I do want to compose on piano someday!
@rainchaser Mar 14

Thank you for your kind words on my songs, "All Night Long (All Night), and "What Do I Say?"! I really appreciated them.
@quork Mar 14

Thanks for listening and commenting. I tried to time the length of the verse and chorus chord progressions so that I could add the words later, but I might hav been off. I’d love to hear how the story sounds, but I’m afraid I’ll have to relearn and re-record the music.
@siebass Mar 14

I appreciate how you always stay here late and give comments out to those who stick around. It's truly a wonderful thing to do.
@jonmeta Mar 14

Chip, one dog lover to another, I’m very grateful for your warm and insightful comments on my song a few days ago. It means a lot.
@ustaknow Mar 13

Oh, that was a nice surprise.

Yes, intense lyrics counter balanced by, - as you say, - thank you 😀

All experiments, one-takes. One track was even in "morning", cracking voice no warm up - kept it and overlay dubs.

Out of the 22 potentials, down to 8 only now 😝 (on SC) - still debating elec. gtr high distortion accents chording, and drum kit... not sure I am that ambitious or, worse, "makes a difference"? Wholelottawork, if just diff. not better 😀
@darcistrutt Mar 12

Thanks for the visit today. Yes, I'm still sad about the UMC vote and at this point (though sad at the thought) praying the church divides. Cultures vary too widely to have a global population all support the same views. Time to evolve again!
@ceilidh Mar 11

Thank you for your comments on Moving On and Tai-ing Chi! I've been practicing tai chi for about 30 years now and hope to be still moving 30 years from now!
@srcoops Mar 11

John (zecoop) is going to make an album for my bandcamp of this year's collaborations. When he gets it done, check out the cover.
@srcoops Mar 11

Thanks for your kind words. My wife of 61 years has been the absolute highlight of my life. It is easy to think of things to say when I consider this.
@jamkar Mar 9

Thank you Chip! Brothers in FAWM.
@srcoops Mar 9

In regard to a song about song titles:
I Remember The Uninvited Guest
Who made a Last Stop
In a Shrinking World
With a Light That Never Ends
Came An Angel in the White House
The Congressmen had Life Rage
They were Crusin at Midnight
A Green Farm Boy
Having Food with Two Friends
They Looked on The Right Side
Treasured Today with
Collaboration and asked
Where's My Stuff at the
Junior High Dance
@msculli1 Mar 9

Hi, thanks for the comment on Inferential Grace. Much appreciated.
Thanks again.
Cheers.
@mikeb Mar 8

Thanks for the comment on my lyric, not sure it will ever go further than the fawm copy!
@musicsongwriter Mar 8

Thank you Chip for listening to "Game" and leaving such a nice comment.
Nadia
@metalfoot Mar 5

Yes, having lots of fun-- on my non-collab songs, all you hear is all me...! So on Carbon, that was me tooting my own horn. 😁
@janeg Mar 5

I would still welcome music even though FAWM is over. I go to music circles every month and need new songs.

Not sure yet if I will do 50/90 since gardening and horseback riding take a lot of my time but FAWM collab next year for sure!
@pcob1993 Mar 3

Wow, are you ever THE MAN!! Thank you, you just made my week buddy... I've been under several guns and only starting to listen and comment now.
I'll get right back to you.
Ciao
@hornesgiftshop Mar 3

Thanks for the comment on Seventh Daughter, Chip. Don't sweat on the meaning - I'm normally more coherent, but this time I was driven by the groove instead of the story.
@danvaillancourt Mar 2

Congrats on another yet Chip! Always a pleasure to have you around listening and writing. Great work.
@jamkar Mar 2

Got music now Chip. https://fawm.org/songs/96376/
@fuzzy Mar 2

Happy Birthday Month!
@dragondreams Mar 1

Wow, Chip! Congrats on the double plus win! 😀
@hoppiern Feb 27

Thanks for you kind comments on my crazy song! Looking forward to delving into more of yours in March 😊
@jwhanberry Feb 27
@s7even Feb 26

Thank you for your comment on “Divided”. It’s a disturbing situation.
@sjbatavia Feb 26

You never told me about farming in Batavia. Who is your buddy?
@berni1954 Feb 26

Thanks for your fulsome praise of my entry for the chromatic challenge "When" (guy considering suicide). I am so glad you captured what i was trying to do with the song. 👍👍👍😎
@sjbatavia Feb 25

Chip, thanks for the very kind words on Things Gotta Change. It means a lot to md. It would be cool to build a different version of this with more banjo and mandolin. I'd like to spend a little more time on the recording after FAWM and then I'll send it to you. Same with Biscuits and Redeye Gravy.
PEACE!
@srcoops Feb 24

OK, you're up for Food
@fuzzy Feb 23

Hey, I'm going away for the rest of FAWM, so I'll take this opportunity to thank you for all your great music this February.
I'm hoping to see you at 50/90!
@srcoops Feb 23

Thanks for collaborating with me. I think it's pretty cool for two old Buckeyes to be working together.
@fuzzy Feb 22

I'll drop him an email, then.
I'd like to work again with some of your music at some point in the future, but I'm going on vacation on Monday, so it won't be this FAWM; maybe we could do another collab during 50/90?
@fuzzy Feb 22

So what do you think about @billwhite51's comment on "Mutant Son Of Ukulele Etude 1"?
Which one of us is gonna email him??
@fuzzy Feb 22

Glad you liked it.
Your track was a fun challenge to work with.
@srcoops Feb 21

Take a look at Food. Might work with the banjo.
@ustaknow Feb 21

Yes, thanks for stopping by. - This year more than other and spec during this FAWM, just hit "Record", let'er rip, then chunked out a possible song, then - did what I did. It was the only way I could "think" of doing something "different" for me, be consistent and yet, - etc.

Since, as you know, we all have a "default" rhythmic melody that comes "out", - I hope I can identify some alt-modulations to slip in, if even as Counter Point, in overdub (me being very lazy 😀 )

The, musication of lyric nuggets in order of writing them, the morning-mourning-new 5 min chunks, were then very interesting to hear in "order" as track list. For me, - it made it far more enjoyable. I may resist skipping around in the future, since provided "insight" ? not to, well, at least this time.
@sjbatavia Feb 20

I'd love it if you put some banjo on Biscuits and Redeye Gravy. Let me know if you want to try to collab on something.
@sjbatavia Feb 20

Already at 22! Dude, You're knocking it out of the park!
@fuzzy Feb 20

Hey, would you mind if I slapped some weirdo Melodica on your "Ukulele Etude 1"?
Not sure if I'll have time to do it (I'm going away on vacation in a few days), but I'd like to try if that's ok with you.
@tseaver Feb 17

Thanks for the listen / comment on my "Rat Killin' Time." You asked, "literal or figurative": both for me as well (I don't have any of them just at the moment, but some memories stay fresh, nay pungent).
@meatcoup85 Feb 16

Thank you so much for your kind words - your songs are all fantastic 😀
@berni1954 Feb 16

Glad you foudn my comment on your igloo song useful. Thanks in turn for your comments on my "I'm a Believer" (not cover). Yoga can form part of a religious culture, but, as you know, it exists (and works) entirely separate from any particular belief system. I think a lot of people confuse Yoga with Eastern religions because they are not aware of that fact.
@pamgrisham Feb 15

Thank you for listening to Providence. The dance between guitar and voice - hey! that sounds like something a songwriter would say!
@audrey Feb 15

Thank you for your kind comment on my song Bullied. It's especially meaningful to me that you, as a teacher and parent, feel it conveys the emotions I was hoping to relfect. Thank you so much.
@metalfoot Feb 15

I did end up doing the Beryllium song, just so's you know. And Boron is on its way either tonight or tomorrow morning.
@berni1954 Feb 14

Hi Chip,

thanks for your positive comments on my Prostate Song. You would be very wise to keep an eye on your PSA. It is not an infallible test, it can give false positives; but better to be safe than very sorry indeed, eh?
@billwhite51 Feb 14

thank you for your comments on Cans of Film. They were especially encouraging as what you said is exactly what i am trying to do.
@jsini Feb 13

Thanks for your comment on my bucket song. No, I have not tried filling it yet, I’ll just going to have faith in my woodworking skills and fill it when I need it. It will work!
@aflinner Feb 13

Thanks for listening to “It’s Too Cold (Take Off Your Coat).” Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the comments. 😁
@mkd Feb 12

Thank you so much for your comment on Dear June - means a lot!
@jwhanberry Feb 11
@tiller2 Feb 11

Thanks, Chip, for the kind words on the "I Was Not a Liar" audio. 😀
@srcoops Feb 10

Nice job on Old Friends. I enjoyed your treatment of these lyrics. Thanks!
@corinnecurcio Feb 10

Hi! Thanks for comment on my "Liar Liar" lyric - and yes - Aretha, the Queen!
@srcoops Feb 10

I would be pleased to have you collaborate with me on Old Friends and Angel n the White House. Look forward to the results. BTW I really like banjo music.
@faststrings Feb 9

Hey Chipwithrow, thanks for the comment on my song I appreciate it.
@pcob1993 Feb 9

Wow dude, have you EVER floated me up to the top of my tree.... thank you so much. I can't believe you have so many songs up already... I'll listen to more tonight...
@metalfoot Feb 9

Beryllium (atomic number 4) is in the writing phase right now! I am having lots of fun researching these to write them. A little re-education in chemistry. 😀
@krayzie003 Feb 8

Thanks for listening and commenting on my song "Open Road." My cowriter on it and I are working towards making licensable music so the cinematic feel was on purpose.
@tseaver Feb 7

Thanks for listening to / commenting on my "Wonderful Misery."

> I love how the piano line follows the vocal line (or the other way around)!

Funny you should mention it: in my DAW, the piano track is labeled, "Piano Guide" -- I originally sequenced it to help me stay on track singing the patter stuff. But when I muted the track before recording "real" accompaniment, I found I missed it, and so put it back, adding only a bass organ part.
@tiller2 Feb 7

Thanks so much for your comments on "Chemical Men," which gobsmacked me with their generosity, re. my singing and guitar playing. I wish I could still be an American football fan but honestly the physical damage it doles out makes me sad. Why not high-performance flag football?
@rainchaser Feb 7

Thank you for reading my bio, I really appreciate it! I'm right now in the process of recording my first song hopefully I'll get it done by tomorrow. I'll listen to yours while get the chance too. Oh and yeah, Publix is a good place work at! It basically is like my second home!! lol
@srcoops Feb 5

I'll save Old Friends for you. glad you like it so far.
@mkd Feb 5

Aw thank you for your comment on I Remember When! Sort of good timing for your wife to be away during FAWM? But hard too - I hate being away for long from my family.
@sjbatavia Feb 5

Thanks for the comment on Read The Card. Yeah, unlike anything I've ever done. But it was fun messing around with the various settings on Garageband.
@pearlmanhattan Feb 5

thanks for the great comment! Yes, that's my Oscar Schmidt I lovingly call Leviathan. It's my main instrument now days, and I'm trying to use it more. I actually had this one modified with a jack, which makes for some fun sounds.
@srcoops Feb 5

Hey Buckeye, look at Old Friends. Maybe that would work for you.
@bking Feb 4

Hi Chip. Glad you're here. One of these days I meed to make my way down to Ft Myers. Until then...
@ayehahmur Feb 4

Cheers for commenting on Memo, Chip. It's a quirky wee one, isn't it?
@valeriecox Feb 3

Hi Chip. Kinda crazy how long were been doing FAWM, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by my song. Have a great month of songwriting!
@jorh Feb 3

Oh no not at all - I took it as a massive compliments because I’ve always struggle to write love songs without worrying it all sounds cliche. Your comment was a big confidence boost!! I look forward to seeing what else you produce during FAWM, good luck 😀
@jorh Feb 3

Thankyou I’m glad you thought I had a unique take on a topic covered many times 😀 hopefully I will get music - I am looking for a collaborator as unfortunately i can’t play any instruments (although i am learning)🤞
@acousticmaddie Feb 3

Thank you so much for your kind comment on Schlaflosigkeit. <3
@joxerjen Feb 3

Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!! 🙏🔥
@sjbatavia Feb 2

Thanks for kind words on Lies and Goodbyes. (It was a ukulele, not a mandolin)
@karlsburg25 Feb 2

Hey hey
Welcome back . Good to see you here now I hammock settled in Thailand . Hoping to get a couple of demos done but mostly am looking forward to listening my ass off
@erucaesounds Feb 2

Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to it!
@karlsburg25 Feb 1

Jeez I po along to say hello and there’s already two to fill my ears . Brilliant . Will get on it tomorrow 👍

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Artist Bio

Songs (32)

Soundboard

@gemhughs Apr 20

@pcob1993 Apr 11

@guatecoop Mar 28

@rickamorphis Mar 27

@chandra83 Mar 27

@julesbf Mar 26

@guatecoop Mar 26

@siebass Mar 26

@donna Mar 25

@misterd Mar 25

@jamkar Mar 24

@chrishope Mar 22

@metalfoot Mar 22

@ceilidh Mar 22

@rainchaser Mar 22

@jmadison Mar 20

@sunnymae Mar 20

@ustaknow Mar 19

@zecoop Mar 18

@jwhanberry Mar 16

@psyt Mar 15

@rainchaser Mar 14

@rainchaser Mar 14

@quork Mar 14

@siebass Mar 14

@jonmeta Mar 14

@ustaknow Mar 13

@darcistrutt Mar 12

@ceilidh Mar 11

@srcoops Mar 11

@srcoops Mar 11

@jamkar Mar 9

@srcoops Mar 9

@msculli1 Mar 9

@mikeb Mar 8

@musicsongwriter Mar 8

@metalfoot Mar 5

@janeg Mar 5

@pcob1993 Mar 3

@hornesgiftshop Mar 3

@danvaillancourt Mar 2

@jamkar Mar 2

@fuzzy Mar 2

@dragondreams Mar 1

@hoppiern Feb 27

@jwhanberry Feb 27

@s7even Feb 26

@sjbatavia Feb 26

@berni1954 Feb 26

@sjbatavia Feb 25

@srcoops Feb 24

@fuzzy Feb 23

@srcoops Feb 23

@fuzzy Feb 22

@fuzzy Feb 22

@fuzzy Feb 22

@srcoops Feb 21

@ustaknow Feb 21

@sjbatavia Feb 20

@sjbatavia Feb 20

@fuzzy Feb 20

@tseaver Feb 17

@meatcoup85 Feb 16

@berni1954 Feb 16

@pamgrisham Feb 15

@audrey Feb 15

@metalfoot Feb 15

@berni1954 Feb 14

@billwhite51 Feb 14

@jsini Feb 13

@aflinner Feb 13

@mkd Feb 12

@jwhanberry Feb 11

@tiller2 Feb 11

@srcoops Feb 10

@corinnecurcio Feb 10