BIO

My name is sunrise Fletcher; a sight impaired hippie wizard living in the NW rainforest with the eagles and the elk. I am fortunate in having grown up around music, dance, and acting (my Grandmother directed minstrel shows, my mother taught dancing and also directed). I was taught to play tenor (jazz) banjo when I was 9, by an old pro that played with the Dorsey Bros..I played my first payed gig (rock) in 1961, at 13.By 19 I was recording at Electra in L.A. with my tripped-out psychedelic rock band, but the band broke up before we signed. I wonder why?)

So I built a cabin on the back of my '49 Ford pickup, Frank, and played on the street, living a free and romantic time in the late '60's. I spent a lot of time in the woods, lived with some Indian brothers and sisters, and got my name. Passing through Berkeley, I met Jessica, who, like me, wanted to live in the woods. We bought an abandoned homestead, Lucky Mud, sculpted a home from scrap, had sons Lucas and Adam, and raised them playing music in lounges as a duo, us, not them!) weekends locally, and full time on the road when we needed a little extra money. We recorded "Alive at Pierre's" (vinyl!), "Love in the Garden"(casette}, and "Up Front" (cassette), as well as "Demo", with our 4 piece family band, Ultra Classic. Since the kids went off to college and Jessica went back to teaching High School (French, English, Drama), I can concentrate on writing and recording my original stuff, kind of acoustic/techno/world/reggae/trance dance/mythmusic. I have recorded "Earth and Spirit" (cassette), "Club Mud" (CD) and "Searching for the Gates of Love"(CD)

I have performed at science fiction/fantasy conventions (full costuming, lighting, etc.), and recently put together a solo classic rock, blues, and originals act with self programmed and recorded backup tracks with bass, drums, and keyboard, for parties, weddings, and banquets. I am also continuing my community volunteering, scriptwriting and acting in local stage productions, maintain my position as an elected Democrat (Commissioner, Skamokawa Park and Rec.), and occasionally perform original songs in local churches ( Methodist, Episcopal, and Church of Christ) and neo-pagan gatherings.

Our most recent adventure is designing, building, furnishing, and operating a beautiful Bed and Breakfast resort called "The Inn at lucky Mud", absolutely quiet, in an incredibly magical setting. I enjoy pulling out my acoustic guitar and playing a few songs for our guests.