The Wallens and I celebrated the arrival of 2022 with a live stream concert from Rainwater Studios in Brown County, Indiana, on January 2. It was a fitting way toContinue readingWallens and Phelps: Live from Rainwater Studios
Birthday Jam
I’m blessed with some of the best friends to play music with. Brian Keith Wallen, Molly Nimmo, and Catrina Campbell came with Tom Sherrard to celebrate “Almost 60” with aContinue readingBirthday Jam
Voices in Harmony, Hearts in Unity
Occasionally, I get to spend a weekend immersed in music, associating with other musicians, sharing, and receiving. This past weekend the SongFarmers Gathering at the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill,Continue readingVoices in Harmony, Hearts in Unity
House of Gold
Nobody blurred the line between Saturday night and Sunday morning quite like Hank Williams. Patchwork sings House of Gold with a unique energy, and I always love to hear it.Continue readingHouse of Gold
Gathered to Remember Monte Edwardson
I considered it an honor to conduct the memorial service as we gathered to remember Monte Edwardson on April 8, 2017. At least 100 folks gathered in Monte and Kathy’s gardenContinue readingGathered to Remember Monte Edwardson
On the Move Again
With the end of my interim ministry in the Rockies, Deb and I are moving again, this time to Kentucky, and we’re planning to stay a while. From the MountainsContinue readingOn the Move Again
My Dog Jesus on Red Barn Radio
I’ll always be grateful to Kurt Fortmeyer, C.J. Watson, and Al DiTrolio for writing such a great song and for giving me the opportunity to record it. Ever since includingContinue readingMy Dog Jesus on Red Barn Radio
Grateful Heart – A Gift of Gratitude
Of all the virtues of a Christian, gratitude is chief. When Brian Keith Wallen toured through Colorado last September, he and I spent several days and played several shows together.Continue readingGrateful Heart – A Gift of Gratitude
How Far Is It to Bethlehem: Mountain Roads Release
During the first week of December, Deb and I travelled back to Indiana and Kentucky. We had several things to accomplish on the trip, some joyful and some sad. SomeContinue readingHow Far Is It to Bethlehem: Mountain Roads Release
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Ziggie’s Live Music
I love to play this old Fats Waller tune, Ain’t Misbehavin’. It’s fun to play and folks always seem to enjoy it. On more than one occasion it’s brought sentimentalContinue readingAin’t Misbehavin’ at Ziggie’s Live Music