Neil Young,
John Prine,
Steve Earle,
Ryan Adams,
Wilco,
Jayhawks,
Greg Brown,
Mark Knopfer,
Gram Parsons,
John Hiatt,
Emmylou Harris,
Colin Hay,
Shelby Lynn,
My Morning Jacket,
Kathleen Edwards,
The Samples,
Ozark Mountain Daredevils,
Golden Smog,
M Ward,
Three on the tree,
Great lakes swimmers.
I've grown up in what I consider the prolific music era. The sixties and seventies had so many artists that weren't just making music but changing the world as well. Growing up in Iowa my Father played guitar and sang for the family. Being a railroad worker he played folk music with an edge. So these two things really influenced my being involved in music and desire to create my own music and play music of those artist who really said something to me in their lyrics.
I've come to a point in my life that I want to perform and play that music for others. Try to show others what I found. I've played in bookstores, coffee shops, open mic's, festivals and around the neighborhood campfires. I just can't get enough of playing for people. I'm trying to bring the joy of music to all that I can much the way that others have given me.
I did indeed escape...although I do miss the speed of life. Milwaukee has been good to me. I've got a new record coming out in about a month or so. Chicago is where you call home?
THE GIVING TREE BAND + GREENSKY BLUEGRASS Thursday March 26, 2009 9pm @ MARTYRS' (3855 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago) Tickets only $10 (800) 594-TIXX Hope to see you there!
I bought that recording unit the other day... whew!!! i feel i have an outlet for music. I recorded a song tonight called The Farmer's Daughter... can't wait to show you!
Thanks Jamey! Your songs are as beautiful as I remember, Neil shines through. Is the Rusted Guitar gang still around? Great folks. I've kept in touch with Karen S. for years, she ROCKS!
you know what... now that i think about it. I think I bought that DVD for you for christmas or something! Yeah... somebody was itchin for a tail light and now its gonna cost me! Chin still in the wind... Nose, Ears, and Eyes now watching the wind too!
I just watched a movie that i think you'd enjoy... its called Be Here To Love Me... its a documentary about Townes Van Zandt. I really thought it was pretty fascinating because I never knew Townes as the kinda guy he was!
Hey Uncle Jamey.Next time you come home, could you bring me your new CD for Mattea and I. She really enjoys your music.Your oldest sister( mom)says " Hello". The Grandparents are well. We all miss you! Mitch will be home for christmas( dec. 22-28), clay is doing well, he has came a long way, and beaten the odds,his favortive word of all time is " IOWA"!
