If you're looking for the quintessential example of the working class musician, then the Portland based keyboardist / composer, Fred Stickley, may just be your guy. For every pop superstar living la vida loca with a major label deal, there are a thousand quality players such as Stickley making a living in the less-glamorous segments of the music industry. A native of Eugene Oregon, Stickley moved to Los Angeles spending more than a decade in the music biz mecca. He studied at a prestigious school that focused on composing and arranging music for film and television. He also founded and wrote music for two bands, comprised of some of LA's best players. Perhaps the highest profile gig Stickley had during those years was playing in acclaimed singer/songwriter John Hiatt's band. Returning to the Northwest to break from the LA scene, Stickley spent much of his time writing and producing music for media spots and music libraries. While the ind...