Around 1999-2000, while working with my promoter, we googled my name to see what it showed. At the time, I was nowhere to be found. However, there was a “Chad Beall” in Colorado who played guitar for a band named “Turnsol.” So, my promoter said one of the first things we needed to do was [...]
The Other Chad Beall!
One Drive, Two Lights and Three Years…
“Tear out my heart, feed it to lions… for this one wish I beg you this tonight. Show me no mercy, spare me my pride, I’m going for a drive…” -Five For Fighting [Song: "Two Lights"] It’s been way too long for me to dig through my layers into my core vulnerabilities. It’s too often [...]
Nash Bridges Ville
Sometimes I’m witty, sometimes not… this time – not so much. Nash Bridges has absolutely nothing to do with Tennessee, but what the hay ya know? So, after 18 long hours on the road with my good friend Todd Kelly, I’m back in Nashville to co-Produce a few tracks on his next album. We will [...]
The Sound of Reflection
No matter what day, what time, what year… challenges just present themselves. I have had a hard month because my long term promoter recently passed away. One day I’m making plans to set up a concert in Canada, then the next I’m scrambling to keep everything afloat while I deal with this loss which just [...]
Holiday Happiness!
I love the holidays. This time of year can really warm the coldest of nights and supply us with a one-way ticket back to our innocence when that lone snowflake nestles on your nose. This year, along with many others, I have received numerous questions why I haven’t released a Christmas Album!??! My answers have [...]
A Cliche’s Cliche
Whenever I come across a new artist that I really like, I just have to let you know about it. I went to a Howie Day/Gavin DeGraw concert and their opening act was Missy Higgins. It was just her and the piano (go figure why I would like it right away!). Her vocals are personal, [...]