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Sounds like you're between a rock and a hard place. Hmmmmm?/?/?/?
OK! I got it;
Rock Hard

Andy McKee is a prime example of what hard work, focused discipline, and inate talent can bring about. I think everyone gets intimidated from vituosos but one day, the virtuosos were very much like the average person. What makes them stand out is their relentless work ethic and inner desire to constantly improve. And maybe some magical fairy dust sprinkled on them from spirits of deceased virtuoso musicians. Voodoo powder................

Another day means it's time for some different tunes. Jimi Hendrix "Electric Ladyland" is spinnin' in the ole boom box now. And dang, diggity, dang, does it sound saaa-weeee-heeeeat!!!!!

This song was written by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time. It's the title track from the 2000 release.  http://www.lonesomestandardtime.com/

This is an amazing piece of work. Larry is a local legend in Nashville who has written songs for a ton of the mainstream 'country' music performers. I personally have met Larry and have seen him perform at the 'Station Inn' in Nashville , Tennessee. He really opened my eyes to what is real and what is important in the music industry.

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Last Rebel Wrote;
I am a country music fan, and as such I'll admit that it aint quite what it used to be. George Strait and Alan Jackson wrote a song about how they'd took out the steel guitars and fiddles, and 'tore the heart and soul' out of the music.... most of what they said i could agree with untill they came to the part about how electric guitars were ruining country music.
This ticks me off, because, well its just a really stupid statement when you look at the music and see all the different styles that are incorporated into it. So here is Last Rebel's response to the song,
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I think you're missing the meaning of this song as well as the proper creator of this song. It(Murder on Music Row) was written due to an unwanted invasion of 'boy bands' during the awards ceremonies at the C.M.A.'s. George Jones actually walked off stage in disgust over the whole situation. Back to the lyrics; here's the chorus in it entirety;

"For the steel guitar no longer cries and fiddles barely play
But drums and rock and roll guitars are mixed up in your face
Old Hank wouldn't have a chance on today's radio
Since they've committed murder, down on music row."

The song is a plea to future generations of 'country' music performers(some, not all) to keep with the traditional sounds of music from the past and not to stray too far away from the 'roots'. Contemporary country has it's place but so does tradition.

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L

A new day brings a new CD in the ole CD player. Today it's "One Step Closer" by String Cheeese Incident.  www.stringcheeseincident.com

This is a 2005 release and my personal favorites on the CD are track #2;Sometimes A River and track #9;45th of September.

Great diversity and excellent musicianship with these guys. Their songs are very deep, philisophically, and broad topic content ranging from astronomy to fishing. Good trippy stuff!

Jeff,
First of all I wish to thank your son for his bravery and sacrifice. Please send him my best wishes and thanks, sincerely.
Next, you are a fantastic writer of song. I've enjoyed every song you've posted but this one,"You'll Come Back Home", is in my opinion your finest work. I have a good friend in Toledo Ohio who has family members in Iraq and Afghanistan. His name is J. Hanson and he, like you, is a fine songwriter. He wrote a song titled "Home" that I think you'd appreciate. I think you can access this song from this site;
http://www.junkanoobrothers.com/

Finally, just wanted to thank you again for sharing your gift of song with us and wish you and your family the best.

Have a Great Day,
SouthPaw(Toney)

ps; I grew up in southwest Virginia(Pulaski County). Which part of the state is Gainsville in?

Stage fright is OK and normal. I've been gigging for 24 years and I still get scared and nervous pre-gig, always. It's a natural human emotion wanting to be liked and accepted. Just plug in, do your thing and hope for the best. Control and dictate what you can and the rest, deal with it the best way you know how. You say humor is something you use around your friends. That's good. Use your humor on stage to ease your nerves. Just don't let your humor upstage your music.

Hey nice job Ken!!

Why don't you get a haircut, hippie.

In Admiration of Your Work,
SouthPaw41L(Toney)

There's almost an infinte amount but the ones that come to mind immediately are;
Robert Johnson
Willie Nelson
John Prine
Bob Dylan
James Taylor
Les Paul
Chet Atkins
Lucinda Williams
Wes Montgomery

geeze...I could go on all day!!!!!!!!!

Hello John,

Welcome to Chordie! Buckle up, get you crash helmet on, and prepare yourself for wild ride of musical learnin'.

Peace and Guitars,
Toney

I got a good one!

Los Lonely Boys" Live at the Fillmore"

These guys can flat out play! Their vocal harmonies are stellar as well. I saw them open up for Santana a few years ago so I know there's no recording engineering trickery goin' on.
Henry(guitar), JoJo(bass), and Ringo Garza(drums), all brothers, make up this fine 3 piece band of Tex-Mex blues at it's finest.