whether you like this song or not...whether you like the blues, folk music, etc. most of us creative types could use to read about 'the lone cat' Jesse Fuller....
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
just a wee break for the weekend-ish
just a wee break for the weekend-ish
have a great weekend friends...
have a great weekend friends...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
lil' daughter
man, i've been thinking about my daughter's first day of school a lot. she's already been in for almost 3 months now!
she looked so beautiful and inquisitive and slightly nervous that first day....my heart was so excited for her and yet it was breaking a bit at the same time. time flies!
there are so many things i would like to share with her...not being afraid of hard work and consistency, but at the same time not being afraid to dream...to do the things her heart prompts her to do that may add value to the world...she loves art, dancing, music, and humor...
she's feisty and pretty curious...gosh i hope the best for her and pray big prayers for her...
maybe she'll be a folk singer? ha ha ha ha...she'll figure it out...
she looked so beautiful and inquisitive and slightly nervous that first day....my heart was so excited for her and yet it was breaking a bit at the same time. time flies!
there are so many things i would like to share with her...not being afraid of hard work and consistency, but at the same time not being afraid to dream...to do the things her heart prompts her to do that may add value to the world...she loves art, dancing, music, and humor...
she's feisty and pretty curious...gosh i hope the best for her and pray big prayers for her...
maybe she'll be a folk singer? ha ha ha ha...she'll figure it out...
Monday, September 20, 2010
Amazing!!!
Let me tell you about the Haddock Provencal and Chicken Salad Sandwiches from the Wildflower Bread Company...in one word...AMAZING!!!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
In Case you need to get ahold of me for something :)
you know....in case there's a 'big gig, a craft show, or just to say, 'hey!' :)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
more thoughts on music and art
well, i'm in almost a week of 'break-ing' and already songs are coming to mind for me to learn. ha! say you're gonna take a break and here they come.
i shut the kiddy gate on them tho' for right now...i've been prepping for a concert this Saturday. i have been thinking about doing older music as opposed to covering more contemporary stuff...say for example, i like the song 'i can tell that we are gonna be friends.' by jack white....also covered by jack johnson. it's a fun song. it's got a great 'child-likeness' to it. but, i don't think i'll do it. why?
because i'm not sure i could 'add' anything to it...both of the other dudes' version of it are great fun. i'm not sure i'd 'bring anything to the table on that one...lots of other songs like that as well. but, when it comes to other folk tunes, or blues tunes, or hillbilly tunes, i feel like i can 'make it my own.' i wanna stay with that feeling. it lets me cover a song and still feel 'original or authentic' about it.
also, the pictures just keep getting cranked out. Jenny and i have started the collaborative blog, but i'm beginning to wonder about posting regular pictures here as well (as if i don't already). in my 'frittered' thinking, i was even considering doing another blog, but i think that is more than i can handle.
thoughts anyone?
i shut the kiddy gate on them tho' for right now...i've been prepping for a concert this Saturday. i have been thinking about doing older music as opposed to covering more contemporary stuff...say for example, i like the song 'i can tell that we are gonna be friends.' by jack white....also covered by jack johnson. it's a fun song. it's got a great 'child-likeness' to it. but, i don't think i'll do it. why?
because i'm not sure i could 'add' anything to it...both of the other dudes' version of it are great fun. i'm not sure i'd 'bring anything to the table on that one...lots of other songs like that as well. but, when it comes to other folk tunes, or blues tunes, or hillbilly tunes, i feel like i can 'make it my own.' i wanna stay with that feeling. it lets me cover a song and still feel 'original or authentic' about it.
also, the pictures just keep getting cranked out. Jenny and i have started the collaborative blog, but i'm beginning to wonder about posting regular pictures here as well (as if i don't already). in my 'frittered' thinking, i was even considering doing another blog, but i think that is more than i can handle.
thoughts anyone?
Sunday, September 5, 2010
sharing your stuff
it was nice to be included in the Ukulele Hunt Saturday Uke Tube this week...
i'm a bit shy of 700 subscribers...it'd be nice to reach that mark.
I sure appreciate the ukulele hunt site very very much. Al is doing a good work...
sure, it is a 'uke-ccentric' site, but i've been turned onto a bunch of different music that goes beyond the uke and whether you play or not, if you like music, you can find some great artists/bands on that site.....hooray!
i'm a bit shy of 700 subscribers...it'd be nice to reach that mark.
I sure appreciate the ukulele hunt site very very much. Al is doing a good work...
sure, it is a 'uke-ccentric' site, but i've been turned onto a bunch of different music that goes beyond the uke and whether you play or not, if you like music, you can find some great artists/bands on that site.....hooray!
Horse Feathers / Drain You cover from Lesley Graves on Vimeo.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Looking Back
In the last year and 5 months i've made approximately 246 videos for my you tube channel....
most of these have been ukulele music with an emphasis on archiving old folk songs, blues tunes, hillbilly songs, and tin pan alley music from the 20's through the
40's.
second emphasis has been on sharing my original music. i didn't take the time to count them, but there are quite a few original tunes, jingles, and songs i wrote for themed contests
lastly, there have been a smattering of vids that are just nonsensical, ramble-y, experimental, etc. etc.
this has all been so much fun for me...what an outlet! what a time of meeting some really great people...especially with regard to the 'world-wide ukulele community.'
anyway, it's gonna be a bit of a break time for me. i've got the desire to do more folk archiving, but between going through a divorce, taking care of my kids, and needing to get a bit more settled it has been difficult to 'center down' and just let the music 'come through me.'
here's what i'd like to work on for the next little bit:
-my "Art-ing": i've been drawing like a madman again, making cartoons, and now i'm even starting to mess with making homemade stuffed felt dolls of my own design. i just did my first cartooning tutorial the other day, so you may see more of that....
-have some listening sessions: oh, i've always got cds in the car....or i'll put my itunes library on, but it's been a good several months since i've just put my headphones on or sat on my couch and just let the music with all of it's texture and emotion just wash over me....i need that....
-focus on the gigs i have: i've got three gigs coming up that i could use to prepare for....with that comes making set lists, running cds, and mailing friends and family the location and the dates of these upcoming gigs....
-get a proper guitar: some how....some way, i need to get another six string...nothing fancy just something i can plunk on and sing with. i love my ukuleles the most, but sometimes it's just good to have a decent 6 string around with which to play a country song or a blues tune......
-continuing to try to be mindful and kind: nuff said...
most of these have been ukulele music with an emphasis on archiving old folk songs, blues tunes, hillbilly songs, and tin pan alley music from the 20's through the
40's.
second emphasis has been on sharing my original music. i didn't take the time to count them, but there are quite a few original tunes, jingles, and songs i wrote for themed contests
lastly, there have been a smattering of vids that are just nonsensical, ramble-y, experimental, etc. etc.
this has all been so much fun for me...what an outlet! what a time of meeting some really great people...especially with regard to the 'world-wide ukulele community.'
anyway, it's gonna be a bit of a break time for me. i've got the desire to do more folk archiving, but between going through a divorce, taking care of my kids, and needing to get a bit more settled it has been difficult to 'center down' and just let the music 'come through me.'
here's what i'd like to work on for the next little bit:
-my "Art-ing": i've been drawing like a madman again, making cartoons, and now i'm even starting to mess with making homemade stuffed felt dolls of my own design. i just did my first cartooning tutorial the other day, so you may see more of that....
-have some listening sessions: oh, i've always got cds in the car....or i'll put my itunes library on, but it's been a good several months since i've just put my headphones on or sat on my couch and just let the music with all of it's texture and emotion just wash over me....i need that....
-focus on the gigs i have: i've got three gigs coming up that i could use to prepare for....with that comes making set lists, running cds, and mailing friends and family the location and the dates of these upcoming gigs....
-get a proper guitar: some how....some way, i need to get another six string...nothing fancy just something i can plunk on and sing with. i love my ukuleles the most, but sometimes it's just good to have a decent 6 string around with which to play a country song or a blues tune......
-continuing to try to be mindful and kind: nuff said...
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