Who is the BigDumbHick?

The BigDumbHick is me, Jeff Wall, a writer, musician, husband, father, friend, and all around wonderful human being.

What does a BigDumbHick do?

Whatever it takes to keep food on the table. I am a lot of things to a lot of people. Writer, Technician, Shipmate, Musician, Dad, Husband, Marketing Manager, Editor, Publisher, Roadie, Guitar Tech, and on and on. I am trying to hold every job in the entertainment business that doesn’t pay real money. So far, so good. I’ve met a bunch of people, made a bunch of friends, and had a hell of a good time, but none of that has done anything to help keep the lights turned on.

One of the many careers I have had include that of creative writer. I have written bios, reviews and feature articles for a variety of print and on-line publications. I am experienced at conducting interviews, meeting deadlines, and working independently or as part of a creative team. Writing is like making music. You don’t do it because you want to, you do it because you have to. The purpose of this website/blog is to serve as both an introduction to my creative writing as well as an archive for that same writing.

In addition to creative writing, I am also a damned fine performing acoustic musician, so occasionally some of that stuff will end up here as well.

When I need to make real money, I work as a Technical Writer and/or as an ElectroMechanical Technician. I have experience writing manuals, instructions and procedures. I have written and edited company newsletters and press releases. However, I usually don’t write/blog about my professional life. I find that I am a cynical smartass and for some reason, that doesn't translate very well into the corporate sector. I have been informed of this by several Corporate Executives, and since Corporate Executives are the ones who usually sign checks, I will usually try to defer to their wishes.

What makes you a BigDumbHick?

I am a rather large and strapping young man. I stand right at 6′7″ or 2 meters tall. Let’s just say I fill up a doorway, as well a room. I also fill up a subcompact car, a mid-sized car, and most luxury sized cars. I currently live in North Carolina.

When you are economy sized and speak with a Southern accent, people just naturally assume that you are a big lumbering cretin, much akin to Lennie in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. (go read a book, fool) Fortunately I posess the unique ability to laugh at myself as well as that charming Southern characteristic tendency to exaggerate one’s percieved weaknesses or shortcomings in order to lure the unknowing into a false sense of superiority. It's one of the reasons that Southerners make the best Televangilists as wella s Used Car Salesmen.

I took the moniker of BigDumbHick on a music industry internet bulletin board that I frequent and the name has stuck.

Hope you enjoy

Jeff Wall
twangzine@gmail.com