I've been playing covers practically all my life. There is such a rich selection of music out there. I love discovering a great song (old or new) and playing it live. There is an automatic connection with an audience when I perform a song they like. It's like breaking the ice between two strangers. Writing and performing your own songs, on the other hand, is hard work. I admire someone who can construct a song that can touch someone. There may be people who can crank those ou