It’s raining in Indianapolis on New Year’s Eve, and the forecast has a snow advisory, so Debbie and I decided to settle down in our own living room to ringContinue readingRecalling 2007
Keeping Commitments
We had a winter storm move across the midwest this weekend. The snow started in Indianapolis on Saturday morning. On that morning I was committed to play at Irvington’s bestContinue readingKeeping Commitments
Meredith Holland Jones Scholarship Fund
Meredith Jones was an extremely dedicated and well-loved elementary school music teacher in Rockdale County, Georgia. She had that gift that makes a great teacher. She had the capacity toContinue readingMeredith Holland Jones Scholarship Fund
Kara Barnard and Co.
Kara Barnard brought her instrumental, lyrical and vocal talent to Boulevard Place Cafe last Friday night, along with her sister, Pam Barnard Hays, and their cousin Mary. (I am certainContinue readingKara Barnard and Co.
When I Grow Up
I talked with my sister by phone this week. We had shared similar experiences recently. My sister is one of the most resourceful people I know. She’s been knitting andContinue readingWhen I Grow Up
Andra Moran
Andra Moran is a very talented singer, guitarist and songwriter from California, now living in Nashville. She’s also part of my tribe of Christians, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).Continue readingAndra Moran
Open Mic at Cognizant Coffee
John W. Rockwell sings about his Open Mic Night Tragedy, but last Friday at Cognizant Coffee was no tragedy. It was, in fact, a delightful evening of music. Jason Hathaway,Continue readingOpen Mic at Cognizant Coffee
Appalachian Weekend
It was a beautiful weekend in north Georgia as the Craddock Center held its annual Appalachian Weekend. Appalachian Weekend celebrates the art, craft and folklore of southern Appalachia. The CraddockContinue readingAppalachian Weekend
Four Miles to Go.
Saturday afternoon found me at mile 22 on the course of the Indianapolis Marathon. For three hours on a beautiful afternoon I got to remain stationary, play guitar and singContinue readingFour Miles to Go.
Picking with John.
I’ve been meaning to write about this for several weeks now. If you’ve looked closely at my profile on MySpace, you may have noticed John Matsel listed among my influences.Continue readingPicking with John.