He realized that maybe he could finally just come home.

It’s Christmas time, and it’s a bit of a lonely time when you’re a transplant.  Adam and Erin left in the wee hours this morning to head to Memphis, with Adam continuing on to Rogers later this weekend. I’ll be remaining here for a few more days.  Actually, I’ll be here in the ATX through [...]

Ring them bells, ye heathen, from the city that dreams

I’ve lived in Austin, TX for just over four months. The “new car smell” has pretty much worn off. I don’t drive down I-35 in wide-eyed bewilderment, wondering what adventure awaits me around the corner. That’s unfortunate, because there’s so many adventures in this city on which there’s left for me to go.

Harmonicamania (Not to Be Confused With Hulkamania)

So, I’ve been researching harmonicas tonight.  I asked Brett Harkey for a recommendation, and he recommended one that I already have (a Hohner Blues Harp).  I liked the sound of my key of E Blues Harp, but I was worried that I was missing out on other better tones.  After reading reviews and taking his [...]

Yet Another Hallelujah

Listen to this.  This Leonard Cohen anthem is oft-covered, but I really like this version.  The original Cohen version is epic, the Jeff Buckley version is haunting, the Imogen Heap version is different, the Willie Nelson/Ryan Adams & the Cardinals version is a little bit country, but this David Bazan version has an understated quality that no other [...]

Some Recent Highlights…

Well, here’s some highlights of the recent past: 

I got a $.60 raise at the Sam’s Club.
We found a full-time drummer, and we’ve set a game plan to learn songs.  We hope to be gigging by February.  We also hope to record a 2-song demo in late January.
I’ve really gotten into the show Six Feet Under, [...]