He's wandered through this country and through Europe and the Middle East. He's influenced by Chet Atkins, the Beatles, Phil Ochs, the Grateful Dead, Woody Guthrie, Thelonius Monk, and Pig Iron and the Back Bayou Band, not to mention Bertholt Brecht. He's especially proud of his involvement with community-oriented musicial efforts such as those of Joyce Brookshire, Amanda Perdrew and Brenda Boozer. Craig's music is eclectic and incredibly beautiful. Chord changes and rhythms are complex.
Space is everywhere, providing delightful opportunities for the listener to catch up and sink in.
In addition to being a fine instrumentalist , Craig writes attention-holding lyrics. By turns, charming, witty, and satirical, his eclecticism takes him from the frustrations of the small businessman to political greed, to youthful waywardness, and to finding time for love and life in a world beset by hurry. The final song on Promise Land , written just after the death of Jerry Garcia, is a heartfelt tribute to one of Craig's favorite musicians. Craig would be pleased if you would read his self-introduction . Each band plays a tune of Bill's and one by somebody else in the band.