“I hope I sell lots of copies so I’ll have the drive to do another record,” Crook said with a laugh.

But in reality, he said it’s always nice to hear from someone he’s never met, and for them to tell him how much they admire his music.

“In this business I have learned not to expect the most. Just being happy pursuing what I love is a treat in itself,” Crook said.

“Sonic Poetry,” is currently on sale at the Crook’s official Web site, www.countycrook.com, Sunrise Records on 11th Street in Beaumont and Waterloo Records on Sixth Street in Austin. More locations will be announced at the home of County Crook online. The album costs $11.99 in stores, but the best buy is online for $10 with free shipping. You can also check him out at www.myspace.com/countycrook.

“This album met my expectations as far as the outcome. Every musician grows over time so if there is another album down the road then it will sound better than this one. I think it surprised some people because I’ve been so hush-hush about everything up until the release date. They didn’t expect me to sing on it,” Crook said.

Crook would like to recognize his friends from Podunk (Jason and Paul) who he said did an awesome job “laying down his grooves.”

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