Monthly Archives: August 2019
THE NEGATIVE IS ALWAYS THERE
August 21, 2019
The negative is always there for us—always waiting and ready to become all-encompassing. The brave thing is to fight it and choose to be kind. We must be kind, even on our darkest days, otherwise, we are duplicating and celebrating those who were never kind to us. We are letting their poison move freely through the world. We must risk … Read More
BORROWED, BEGGED, AND STOLEN WISDOM, PART 17
August 14, 2019
(The best things I come across from books, music, and conversations) Blow up your TV. —John Prine Success seems to larely be a matter of holding on after others have let go. —William Faulkner Silent and listen are same set of letters. Nelson Mandela’s birth name means “Troublemaker.” (Thanks, J D!) Respect will outlast cash. —K r s 1 You’d … Read More
ROAD STORIES: BILLY DRIVER AND THE IDAHO SWITCHBLADE
August 7, 2019
In 2010, we played at least one show in every state in the lower 48. Bowling alleys to bookstores, military bases to street corners. If there was a place to make music, we gave it all we had. We lost some money but made some incredible memories. Funny how that works, ain’t it? Many of the shows were incredible; many … Read More