Meet Seawall Prophet | Musician, Singer/Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Seawall Prophet and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Seawall, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I always liked the idea of being professionally independent and thought it would be a fun challenge to see if I could generate any actual income from my music. I began playing a lot of gigs for very little money, but I played often and eventually it added up. The gigs became more lucrative and before you know it I was playing bigger stages and was being offered far mor than I had expected. I finally took the leap.. I left my job as an Albuquerque Firefighter and moved back to San Diego to pursue a full-time music career. Since then there have been ups and downs, but ultimately my music business has payed the bills so far and for that I consider it a great success. I have collaborated with several record labels (Cabeza Records, Wabasa Records, Pacific Records), and have had my original songs featured in documentaries, TV series, and movies. I am still gigging under the name Seawall Prophet solo acoustic, duo acoustic with my long-time friend Jake Franks, and as a full band; with AJ Price, Chris Price, and Steve Cunningham. Right now I am focused on the songwriting and licensing aspect of the music business and am pitching my original song catalogue for placements in film and television.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force and the Albuquerque Fire Department all the while maintaining a part-time career in music (now a full-time dream). Over the years I have written, produced, and recorded six full-length albums and many more singles to date, with songs featured both in film and in television. My music is unique in that it is an eclectic blend of Blues, Funk, Rock, Punk, Reggae, and Acoustic Roots, all rooted in the So-Cal beach culture. It certainly has not been an easy road for me, but I think it helped to develop thick skin early on and to keep stubbornly focused on my goals, despite the inevitable and overabundance of criticism. If you’re interested in my music, head over to SeawallProphet.com where you can follow my social links and stay updated on future happenings. Thank you so much for your support and I look forward to what the future may bring!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I am biased, but my favorite part of San Diego is Ocean Beach. Other than the beach and tasty waves, OB has so many bars, breweries, music venues, and restaurants, you never have to leave. I share a residency with Jimmy Lewis at Wonderland Ocean Pub every other Wednesday starting at Sunset, so if you’re ever in the area stop on by!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to thank my wife for gracefully experiencing the ups and downs of the music industry with me. Also my parents for always being there for me, front and center cheering me on. Finally thanks to the incredible musicians and producers that have worked with me over the years… Jake Franks, Paul Lamb, Tim Archuleta, Ron Montoya, John Wall, Randy Jones, Steve/Julie/Justin Markland, Matt Ooi, Maury Souza, Robert Vaughn, Chris Julian, Jack Laux, Michael Head, Sol Turpin, Patricio Pickslay, Shane Darcey, and so many more… there are too many to mention them all, but you know who you are 🙂 Thank you

Website: https://seawallprophet.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seawallprophet/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronmarklandmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TCvuUVW9z_6or12Gj9boA

Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sDQkRg7y4INglqitx2nsf Tour: https://www.gigtown.com/artists/seawall-prophet

Image Credits
Alan Hess