Founded in 1999 by Ron Patrick, the late Charles Miner, Fred Burns, and Ed McFarland, Greater Big Bend Music is based on fairness, integrity, and experience. 

The original Greater Big Bend Music, located in Tallahassee, Florida, provides a format and outlet for independent, non-published multi-genre songwriters and performers to have their songs available for people to hear and enjoy worldwide!  Our song list  now includes adult contemporary, world/folk, traditional country, new country, contemporary country, Christian, gospel, bluegrass, Americana, and seasonal.  GBBM is also equipped to provide limited music services to people who create music.

Through our commitment, experience, and expertise the original Greater Big Bend Music is committed to building solid relationships with music creators and consumers that will last a lifetime!  All songs are administered by Greater Big Bend Music, BMI, unless otherwise noted.  Writers retain all rights to their songs unless a music publishing agreement to the contrary exists.

GBBM supports and furthers NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) multi-genre educational programs and services for songwriter members through local songwriting workshops.

Ron Patrick: E-mail  ron@greaterbigbendmusic.com, 

Fred Burns:  E-mail  bluebass2000@yahoo.com