Rusty Strait | Senior Reporter
They call him Wild the Coyote – he’s a singer and songwriter headed toward the top. Currently residing in West Hollywood, he reverses that old adage of “go west young man,” He will soon be aiming his arrows East. He will appear at Hemet’s Derby’s Bar and Grille for a one-night stand on Friday, February 4th. It is easy to tell where he’s going, but how did he get where he is now? I recently enjoyed an interview with him.
Q. Where were you born?
A. California’s Center coast – a town called Pink rock.
Q. How did you get into music?
A. Actually, I started out with a punk rock band in 2007 and remained with them until 2013. From the very beginning, I wrote my own songs.
Q. I understand that two of your songs were featured on the popular television series, Yellowstone. How did that come about?
A. That happened in a strange way, borne out of an evening when I was approached by a guy a bit tipsy that I met while in Salt Lake City on tour in 2018. He heard me sing and later came up to me and said, “I’d like to use your song in a new television series I’m putting together.” I’m thinking, yeah, right. Just some drunk showing off. Not so. Turned out he was one of the creators of the popular television series starring Kevin Costner. He actually did want my music and I was brought in to sing my songs, “Reaper” and “Old Man.”
The same guy brought him in to sing his music in the new television series, “The Mayor of Kingstown.
He has a new album, “7 Roses” in release soon. In February, he will be traveling to Nashville to begin writing and recording more music.
From Yellowstone to Hemet to Nashville – This guy is on the express train to super-stardom in his field.
His appearance at the Derby has limited non-reservation, general admission and seating – first come first served. Looks like a good crowd, so come early.
You can bet your boots that I’ll be there. Just sayin’
Where: Derby’s Bar and Grille
2860 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet CA 92545
When: Friday, February 4th, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM
For further information, dial (951)652-2440
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