I'm a twenty-something singer-songwriter in way over my head in this wonderful world. I gave up a long string of jobs and vocational ventures that all ended horribly to pursue full time musicianship, and have been busking, gigging, traveling, and recording as my livelihood since March of 2014. My travels are focused on furthering my career, whether that's busking in the UK or doing house shows in west Michigan. www.jonnycarrollmusic.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's something I've always wanted to get into, but now there's an immediate need as I am getting ready (along with my fiance) to embark on an impromptu tour of the UK and really need to housing assistance.

Interests

Music, music, music, songwriting, artist development, audio engineering, music, cooking, dining, coffee, coffee, drinking coffee, making coffee, music, coffee.

• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I really love music of all sorts, but at the forefront of my listening experience and influences are folk singer-songwriters who have a twist of something else, such as Passenger, Ed Sheeran, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, City and Colour, Radical Face, Josh Garrells, and the like.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was a kid my family traveled and lived throughout the western states and I got to see the northern lights in Alaska before I was 10. I think it shaped me in a big way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm all about the overarching experience of life, and when I think of the perfect scene of living, I think of a rainy day in a tiny cafe somewhere in a corner of the world I've never seen before, sipping coffee and laughing with my lover. Everyone has a different scene in their head, and I think when we come together and share it, it creates a beautiful story. It's important to be open to the storyline of someone else, and where you are intersecting with it. I think we can learn from each other in this.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My music! I'll put on a house show, call all your mates! I am also willing to cook and do my share, however that is best determined. Also, if I'm traveling from my homeland (Beer City, USA), I'll bring you a pack of Grand Rapids brewed beer, or some fresh roasted whole beans of your choosing from one of our premier coffee shops.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States