samantha jones, samantha jones, samantha jones. my initial idea was that i would play these songs with whomever and it would be this evolving band/project thing. and it's still kind of like that, so sometimes i'll play on my own, sometimes with just a few friends singing, or with various random instumentation.
Sounds Like
when i was a tyke, every afternoon for naptime my mother put me in a waterbed and put on a hank williams sr. album to get me to sleep. it was always the same record; we were pretty poor. she believes that recessive genes were passed on from my grandad to me... he played french horn at berkely school of music and she couldn't carry a note. as i grew up we got more records. before i could really talk i was singing along with janis joplin, billie holliday, grace slick, the beatles, roberta flack, bob dylan, and the monkees. some of my recent faves are mirah, joanna newsome, bonnie prince billy, iron and wine, the microphones, and the mountain goats. i'm sure all of these influences are woven into the songs i write, but i don't think it sounds like exactly anything in particular.
there are things that say it all. wonder exists in the smallest details. i gravitate towards all things that bring hope. i'm a tempest in a teapot. leo. full of wonder and contradictions. hard to get to know, but a true blue friend for life. i love animals. i love flossing. i want to learn to paint. i want to learn everything, so i'm trying to figure out how to manage my time. i read harper's and mcsweeney's a lot. in my heart of hearts i would write for those publications. i don't really go out a lot, stay at home mostly. i'm a teacher. sometimes i'll get on my bike and ride to another city, even if it takes eight hours. i am actively trying to overcome a debilitating shark phobia. i can most likely beat you at pool.
I miss you so much. I was going to send you flowers on mothers day but I was too broke... I spent a few weeks begging my friends to take me on tour so I could get down to Gainesville, but no one had room for a second roadie. I hope I can see you soon.
p.s. i really like the fact that you can do 10 days in you're home state.
i don't know why it took me so long to buy your cd...or what catalyzed the recent purchase, but my senses are overwhelmed with beauty by the sounds on your album. i play it in my yoga classes and i'm brought back to another day, another time, another yoga studio....
once again, samantha jones, you have succeeded in inspiring me. thank you.
it is ates' b-day on saturday come down and suprise him. we re throwing a show/party also it should be cool. come play. im pretty sure jon, and travis are gonna be coming and playing. bring the whole g'ville crew including rainer
aw, i'm loving me some you too! and i can't believe i'm going to miss you playing the fest this year! one of my fave performances a few years ago was yours at the future house. so good.
