Bill "Rusty" Crowell began writing original music in the early 1970's as a response to teenage angst and social consciousness. He was inspired by the music of artists such as: Pete Seeger, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, and James Taylor. While much of it is about personal feelings, it's also about events that effected him and his need to

Bill "Rusty" Crowell began writing original music in the early 1970's as a response to teenage angst and social consciousness. He was inspired by the music of artists such as: Pete Seeger, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, and James Taylor. While much of it is about personal feelings, it's also about events that effected him and his need to provide commentary. His music began to take new direction with the collaboration with flutist, Jan Alba. While the marriage of guitar and flute is not new, Jan's classical interpretation of songs is legendary as seen by her collaboration with many local artists. Together they have provided a portrait of life on a musical canvas.

Together, have painted a portrait of life on a musical canvas. Their album "Pop's Train" provides a journey of happiness and tears, lessons learned and dreams fulfilled.