Through singing and speaking, Jim Sonefeld, Grammy award-winning songwriter/drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish surprises his audience with the riveting, behind the scenes story of his life in the band, overcoming addiction, and adapting to change.
From sharing the entrepreneurial skills it took to build a garage band into an organized business, to the art of writing pop-rock hits that defined the ’90s, to discussing mental health solutions with poise and humility through his personal experiences, author Jim Sonefeld brings a one of a kind message that will provoke a variety of sensations, from introspection to laughter to tears. He brings any group together with a positive message of hope, renewal, and redemption.
Who better to tell the story of what one of the top-selling bands of all time goes through when their fortunes change overnight. From the drum throne Sonefeld shares a perspective no one else can, telling the honest story with drama, humor, melody, and a wisdom that can only be attained from years of development.
Jim Sonefeld on Overcoming Adversity on the Path to Achieving Dreams
Jim Sonefeld on Recovery
Jim Sonefeld on Overcoming Adversity on the Path to Achieving Dreams
Jim Sonefeld’s Speech Topics
Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride
Want to laugh, cry, and sing along to the surprising, behind the scenes story of the 1990’s biggest-selling band, Hootie & the Blowfish? Well, the perfect person to tell the story is drummer Jim Sonefeld, who not only cowrote their huge hits, but authored a riveting memoir as well. Sonefeld entertains, while informing on topics such as creativity, entrepreneurship, building dreams, adapting to change, and overcoming addiction, with a beautiful resolution you’ll never see coming!