...and the train kept a rollin'

So much for that wall I hit. It's amazing how inspiration just flows in waves. It's even more amazing that when you do hit that wall and you just kinda wait it out, eventually, that wall turns into a door and on you go. Moving forward.

I managed to crank out two songs this weekend. One of which was more of a therapeutic song and another just inspired by the cruelty of nature on our nations harvest land. I'm pleased w/ how they both came out and I managed to follow my own advice and just really dig deep into myself. It felt really good. Songwriting is a beautiful thing but boy, it wears me out. When I feel wiped out, that's when I know I've done well.

The band thing looks like it could start taking shape sooner than expected. Everyone has been so supportive and positive so I wanna take this time to thank you all for all the positive feedback and words of encouragement! I feel like this is going to be a really special and exciting thing! I can hardly wait!

I'm REALLY looking forward to September 30th at the Carrboro Music Festival. I will be playing my LAST solo show of the year so please be sure to come down to Padget Station from 8:00pm - 9:00pm and get folked up with me one last time!

Instant Karma Is Gonna Get You!

So Lady L. and I watched "The US vs. John Lennon" last night. All I can say is that I am inspired to no end! I never knew much about John Lennon and Yoko Ono before watching this other than he was a Beatle and everyone hated Yoko. This was a great glimpse into this man's life that I never knew and ya know what? He was an awesome character. He was a radical with strong beliefs. He fought and stood for freedom in America more than most Americans did. His songs were full of promise and hope and they really sang to the masses. He figured that if he could have millions listening and singing along to "I Wanna Hold Your Hand", why not have them listen and sing along to "Give Peace A Chance". What a fucking amazing thing. It was totally selfless and what a compassionate way of living.

It definitely made me understand someone like Bono these days. Someone who is willing to do more w/ their celebrity status than just be rich and famous. Willing to put themselves out there to bring public attention to issues that the general public might never see because of this. It's a pretty amazing thing.

Am I gonna like U2 after this? Probably not. Will I write protest songs and sing on the steps of the Capitol? Nope. But I will remember that while actions speak louder than words, words speak louder than no actions. Life is too short to not sing and write about things that truly mean something to you. That's a lesson learned by Mr. John Lennon!