ABOUT HOMELESS BETTY
While walking the streets of Seattle, Washington one evening many years ago, Michael Robert Pierson overheard a man and woman arguing in the streets. The man was proclaiming his love to her, but the woman wasn't having any of it and yelled at him, "If you loved me so much, you wouldn't have f**ked Homeless Betty!" Thinking that would be a great name for a Blues Musician, Pierson began his blues music journey and his moniker became "Homeless Betty".
In college, Pierson studied music theory for four years under Brother Ronald Hurst (a one-time student of Nadia Boulanger...who would be turning over in her grave if she saw how far her influence has traveled down the gutter...sigh). After graduation Pierson continued to work on his music and began experimenting with recording his music using a Fostex four-track cassette recorder. Soon, though, the demands of work soon took precedence (which is often the case in this life). Over the years, he continued to noodle around with the guitar, learn other instruments and continue his experimentation with recording.
In 1995 he started a publishing company that pioneered the use of websites and electronic newsletters for common interest developments (Community Association Pubishing Services, Inc.) and since then has written two best-selling management books (Taking Control - Time Management & Communication Tools for Community Association Management; and Creating Community - The Art of Empowerment in Community Association Living), published two books of poetry (Throwing Sinful Glances Towards the Snake; and Listening to the Silent Cry of a Broken Soul) and established himself as a moderately successful abstract expressionist painter.
Deciding to step up his musicianship, Pierson began studying guitar with master guitarist Beau MacDougall (Grammy nominated for his debut album "This Side of Heaven" in 1981). His work with Beau inspired him to begin writing, playing and recording again. In 2014 he founded Big D Records and built a recording studio. "Not Quite Live Blues" is Homeless Betty's first album (released in 2015), and "Sleeping With The Devil" was released in 2018. Pierson is currently working on the third Homeless Betty album "Lost My Drink" and it should be released in 2022. The title track to that album can be found on YouTube HERE
Homeless
Betty's music can be purchased through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play & most
online music stores and can be streamed through most major streaming services.
More Info:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/homelessbettyblues
Twitter: www.twitter.com/homelessbetty
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy2J2kmPGLd_YLbBsFA46g
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/homeless-betty
Art/Decor: www.fineartamerica.com/featured/homeless-betty-homeless-betty.html
Email: homelessbetty@gmail.com