Ramblingnessosityism

Last night I was so bored so I did a search on some classic Christian Rock Bands in our B&N network. I found out, much to my surprise, several "Big Name Studio Musicians" were in early versions of Whiteheart. Names like Dan Huff and Chris McHugh. You probably don't know them from Adam, but they are all over your favorite Carrie Underwood, Lonestar, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, and Jewel recordings.

And remember Steve Green? He recorded that nice little ditty, "People Need The Lord" back in the 80's. I can remember 1,000 different instances of people murdering that song in Special Music segments at church growing up. He was the original lead singer of Whiteheart. *Gasp* The things you find out while searching the internet.

Have you heard of Grammatrain or Galactic Cowboys? No? Those bands were keeping up with Post Grunge America, sonically, in the mid 1990s. They were alot like Stone Temple Pilots, only without the cross-dressing and heroin.

Mudcrutch reminds me of a band I played with in college. They play "Six Days On The Road" much better than we would've.

"Back To The Street", "This Means War", and "On Fire". The trifecta of amazing output from Petra. I'm glad you think so, too.

"Tea and Sympathy" by Jars of Clay has a boatload of chord changes.

I've been craving classical music. Check out the Chinese pianist Lang Lang and you'll understand.

Sushi rules.

So does Stevie Wonder.

That's all for now.

Concerts R0x0r

Katrina and I



went to see Collective Soul in Boulder last night. The following are some crappy cell-phone pix of the event:

Ed in a traditional lead singer pose.

Joel playing some lead riffs.

Dean, rhythm guitar master.

Dean actually moves from stage left.

Ed gets close to us.

Ryan laying the groove down.

And Will, bassman extraordinaire.

Finally, a Break!

A happy post for once in a blue moon.

I had an interview for an "Operations Assistant" position at the University of Denver Bookstore on Monday, and they called me back today to offer me the position.

I gladly accepted their offer and will begin my official employment with DU on May 30th.

There are some great benefits to this position, including some great holidays off, paid public transportation pass, and education opportunities!

Plus, some of the guys on the staff are gigging musicians!

Things are looking up!

Thinky

Here's some lyrics to a Pearl Jam song that I listened to tonight. Enjoy.

Marker In The Sand
Pearl Jam

There is a Marker,
No one sees it cause of sand
That has covered over
All the messages it kept
From misunderstanding,
What Original Truth was
And now expanding
In a faith, but not in love...

What went wrong?
Walking tightrope high
Over moral ground.
Seeing visions of
Falling up somehow.
Oh do come down
With the living, let
What is living love.
So unforgiving, yet
Needing forgiveness first...

God, what do you say?

Those undecided
Needn't have faith to be free.
And those misguided,
There was a plan for them to be...
Now you got both sides
Claiming 'killing in god's name'.
But god is nowhere
To be found, conveniently...

What goes on?
Walking tightrope high
Over moral ground.
Walk the bridges be-
-fore you burn them down!
Do come round
With the living, let
What is living love.
Unforgiving, yet
Needing forgiveness first...

God, what do you say?
God, what do you say?

I feel a sickness...
A sickness coming over me
Like watching freedom
Being sucked straight out to sea
And the solution?
Well, from me far would it be
But the delusion
Is feeling dangerous to me

What goes wrong?
Walking tightrope high
Over moral ground.
Seeing visions of
Falling up somehow.
Oh, do come down
With the living, let
What is living love,
Unforgiving...yet
Needing forgiveness first?

Oh, what do you say?
God, what do you say?

What do you say?

Calling out, calling out

Rockin in the Free World

Anyone wanna play in a band?

Here's songs that would appear on a setlist:

1. Whiskey River-Willie Nelson
2. Superstition-Stevie Wonder
3. Above and Beyond-Buck Owens
4. Power of Love-Huey Lewis and the News
5. Note to Self-Ryan Adams
6. The Fly-u2
7. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground-Willie
8. Heart Of Gold-Neil Young
9. Mr. Wrong-Cracker
10.Shine-Collective Soul

And that's just the first set. Probably.

To Bat It Down Is The Only Way To Beat It

People in Denver are stuck up.

Example #23983849:

The sticker price is the price, unless it's on sale. I have nothing to do with setting the prices at my store. If you want it that badly, swallow your pride and buy it at Wal-mart like the rest of us "unsophisticated" folks do. You are wasting your breath yelling at me about it.

Example #95839483:

Leave for work just five minutes earlier and you won't have to rear-end me or sideswipe me to get into your preferred lane on the interstate. I really will "pay it forward" and let you ahead of me if you do it in a courteous manner.

Example #58495940:

When placing a "help wanted" ad on craigslist and receive my very interested reply, I would greatly appreciate it if you would respond. Even to tell me I'm not qualified to take your open position would be better than ignoring my inquiry. I would very much like the door to be officially closed than believe there remains a sliver of hope you'll want me to work for you.


I've got alot more gripes, but I feel like I'm wearing out my own welcome on Blogspot.

Off to peruse music-centric employment opportunities.

Tagged

I got tagged. I s'pose I'll fill this out before I get ready for work.


10 years ago:

I was attending Chadron State College, hosted a daring attempt at "Live Band Karaoke" for homecoming, sported a short and spikey blonde hairdo, and began the "Buddy Holly Glasses" trend in northeastern Nebraska.

Things on my To-Do List today:

1. Eat my leftover fish taco.

2. Shower, cuz I'm getting ripe.

3. Work at B&N.


Three Bad Habits:

1. I watch too much midday tv.

2. I chew my nails and occasionally pick my nose.

3. I swear at city traffic.


If suddenly I became a billionaire:

My bills will finally get paid. I buy us a new car. I build a studio. I record, release, and promote my music on my terms. I pay off mom's house and buy me and my wife a house.
After that, I have no idea, perhaps retire to the beach with Katrina and write.


Five jobs I have had:

1. Ice Cream jockey.

2. Library slave.

3. Rib-packer.

4. Radio guy.

5. CD slinger.


Five things you might not know about me:

1. I have extreme needle-phobia.

2. I like tapioca pudding.

3. I have a closet dream of being a storm chaser.

4. I've eaten gizzards as a meal.

5. The first rock concert I attended was Petra, back in 1987.


Heath, Jenny, and Matt Jackson, you're it.