As I sit here with my writing wine, reflecting on this year as a whole; I find myself not remembering what the hell I was supposed to be writing about in the first place. No matter… Writing wine… (ten minutes later) As I sit here with my writing… Shit. I already said that. (30 minutes later) So I wrote another song… Sigh. (15 minutes later) I find myself harried this holiday season… How about you? Last...
Read MoreMarried, Honeymoon and Hiatus
Lordy lordy where that time done gone, eh? Yes, I ain’t been writing. You caught me. But I have a good excuse… I got married. And my wife locks me in a cage. And it’s hot. And I’m cold. Okay, so I suck at excuses. Truth is, I have a gazillion blogs that I COULD put up; but I sort of lost the desire to post random shiyit about nuthin’ and until I start up doing some touring (yes soon, no details now,...
Read MoreBalcony TV Workday by jas patrick
Back in February of this year I played an internet show called Balcony TV. www.balconytv.com It was unbelievably cold and honestly, unbelievably cool. Great people, great concept and we had a helluva time. I almost wish they did some sort of Balcony TV Concerts or something, you know what I mean? You’re 9 floors up with the Nashville skyline behind you and it’s just you and your acoustic guitar. Gimmicks, shall not save...
Read MoreFront Y-Ard Stomp by jas patrick
MEOW! Yep, it’s a cat. Cheerio the cat, in fact. She would always get so excited and meow her little head off when I petted her and gave her a good scratch behind the ears. It would crack everyone up and I figured I’d throw it in there. Alas, I had no goat or I would’ve used the goat instead. The preferred instrument of most musicians The thing I remember first and foremost about Front Y-Ard Stomp is how bloody damn cold it...
Read MoreNice to Meet Me by jas patrick
Ah, introspection… Am I right? Am… Am I right? Well, we all do it I suppose—self evaluation, I mean—I sure as hell do it quite a lot. I think... Yes... A ballad next time... Yes yes... That will be da bomb! Nice to meet me was written at a time when I was actually feeling charitable to myself and I’m fond of the song for that reason if none other. It also helps that I dig the chord progressions and the groove; but, as a...
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