A Michigan native, I started writing my first songs at age 15.   My professional music career took off in college (MSU), playing at various venues in East Lansing and worked the Holly's circuit in southern Michigan. I put music on hold for awhile raising two wonderful sons with my wonderful wife, Sandy. During that time, I played open mics from Hollywood, Galveston, Hilton Head, S.C., and places in between, writing every chance I got.

I would call my song writing style as poetic story telling.  I mix lyrics that flow from the 'music muse' with reflections of my life and moods.  I would not pigeon hole myself into any particular genre. There are hints of folk, rock, blues and country - yea, a little of everything.  My influences have been Neil Young, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Muddy Waters.

In 2012 I released my first CD titled "Time".  It's a compilation of songs I've written over the past 25+ years - definitely a work in progress!  You can listen to a few of the songs from that CD are on my Soundcloud page, or on my Facebook page - Don Linde Acoustic Originals.

While living in Metro Detroit, I've concentrated on a solo acoustic gig, playing mostly micro breweries and wineries.  The last 4 years I've been into the blues harp and lovin' it! I've sat in with some of the best bands in Detroit, including Reggie Smith & The After Party, Mike Leslie Band, and Four Block Empire.  In the Fall of 2013 I formed a blues project called Jack Marshall Band.

I hope you enjoy what you hear.  I'd like to hear from you either way.  If you're a venue and would like to have a promo disc, please send a message to my email at donlindemusic@gmail.com.

Thank you - and God bless!

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