I'm influenced by anything and anyone that moves me to think differently, to question deeper, to try harder, to live more freely, to dream bigger, to love laugh cry breathe hurt and feel on a level of such extreme that fear becomes nonexistent, where every emotion is truly experienced to the point of exhaustion . . . when all that's left . . . is a better version of myself.
Sounds Like
"Always envied the trees, ever standing tall . . . not like me, on my knees, so close to fall." ~TJ (FALL)
"Stare out the window, out at this place, see my reflection but the look has changed." ~TJ (6:05 AGAIN)
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"This resurrected heart, so long we've been apart, I travel not alone, on the road to home." ~TJ (SUN & MOON)
"Been confused I've been off track, been to hell but now I'm back, give me hope give me a sign, give me strength just give me time." ~TJ (GIVE ME TIME)
"Sometimes I just sit here all alone, I'm reminiscent of my sins and how I can atone / Sometime you know it gets to be so tough, to give and give and give and get back only that it's not enough." ~TJ (SOMETIMES)
"Justify the things you said, play the playback in your head / Validate the path you followed, you can't heal a heart that's hollowed." ~TJ (HOLLOWED)
"Never will I be so naive and vain, to mistake choice for fear just to soften the pain / I tore off the mask so I finally could see the game that was played, this charade was on me." ~TJ (MASCARADE)
"Does anybody know, which way the past will go / Does anybody care, which way to get me there." ~TJ (SUN & MOON)
"The dream is but a vision of what cannot be explained / Fact or simply fiction filled with passion or disdain / Of how we will interpret is of personal resolve / And a gift to hold the wonder of just how it will evolve." ~ TJ (DREAMS)
"Wide awake again, and I don't know who to blame . . . the pounding of my heart, or the pounding of the rain." ~TJ (RAIN)
"Have you ever wondered why it doesn't matter, how did we become so immune to the rage / Staring in the face of a dream that's been shattered, no one is fazed, we just turn the page." ~TJ (SEE IT EVERY DAY)
First off, thanks for taking the time to check out the site! Now, on to a little background info...TJ is a singer/songwriter from the Windy City with a vision and talent for creating lyrics that touch the heart and soul...and then give em a kick. She created the band JAVA and went on to rock the House of Blues for their debut and set the roof afire. JAVA soon after completed a full length CD, and they were officially on their way. Several songs were chosen for the soundtrack of the independent film "Casino's Corner" which was accepted in the Angel City Film Festival in Chicago and was shown at the Biograph Theatre. From there it went to Miami then off to Europe. TJ also had her music selected to be included on a trivia game to be distributed to over 150,000 bars nationwide. But her biggest honor was her song "Sometimes" being included on a compilation CD put together for the Illinois Department of Health's Anti-Smoking Campaign that was distributed to over 55,000 kids. After an incredibly successful run with her band she decided to branch out on her own. She began working and collaborating with some incredible musicians from Chicago and Nashville (many of whom you'll see on this page) and the transformation didn't take long. New songs are in the works...and the best is yet to come!
"You say that fairy tales are never as they seem...you take reality...I'll take the dream!"
I wrote this song for my brother Nick and his wife Jackie. It's the story of how they met . . .
AND MY LATEST SOURCE OF INSPIRATION:
"The little man who held my hand . . . and stole my heart!"
HERE IS MY BIGGEST / LITTLEST FAN GIANINA AND HER RENDITION OF "THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!!!" (This is what makes it all worthwhile!)
The new writing is coming along nicely . . . although occasionally my mind goes in every direction all at once . . . and the song manifests itself through written word and random images . . . because sometimes incorporating the two is the only way to express and reach the core of a raw emotion . . . when words alone can't seem give it truth . . .
Also coming along nicely is Alley 64, the bar my brothers and I are opening in St. Charles IL!!! Just click below and check out the details and the the progress so far. Please request us so we can keep you all updated for the Grand Opening!!!
http://www.myspace.com/alley64
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I dreamt tonight - being in a Lord of the Rings-like world - with elfs and humans - and in the background somewhere, orchs. In the dream I sit there with the guitar in my hand, by the fireplace in a little hall like community building. So I was listening to one of the master musicians of this world. In the dream-world the musician I listened to has to be compared with our world's Mike Oldfield or Philip Glass. One older man, presumably my music teacher asks me, can you play this? Which means what I just listened to. So I just fetch the guitar neck and nail the chord (chord one in the tune). Chord two also stems from the dream.
Side Of Beef (S.O.B.) has the pleasure of announcing that we will be opening for Chevelle & Halestorm at The Rave In Milwaukee, WI. We will be bringing the Meaty Rock to the main side-stage on Sat. Oct. 10th. We will know shortly when our time slot will be. The Main show starts @ 7pm so we'll be on before then.
Contact Big Ted for tix @ (630) 624-9386. They are $25.00 each. CASH ONLY!!
For those Meatheads that have not experienced The Rave you are truly missing out!! The place is AWESOME & HUGE!!!
We paid our dues the last time we were there & ripped the roof off of the joint, and now we are getting a chance to play the main side stage in front of thousands of people!!
Be there when S.O.B. gets a crowd of thousands to dig the MEATY GROOVE ROCK!!
Tix are limited & going fast!! We want 50+ die hards in the front!!
HelpCharity is a acronym for Handicapped, engagement, loyalty, protection. HelpCharity want to support organizations that pay attention to the needs of handicapped children in Germany and America. Would you like to help too? For more information please read the blog of HelpCharity.
HelpCharity steht für BeHinderten, engagement, loyalität und protektion. Mit HelpCharity sollen Organisationen unterstützt werden, die sich um die Belange von behinderten Kindern in Deutschland und den USA kümmern. Würdest Du auch gerne helfen? Informationen wie Du helfen kannst, findest Du im Blog von HelpCharity.
You sounded great at the "South Elgin River Fest". First time seeing the Hillbilly Rockstars perform, You have the Liberty's Teeth Stamp of approval. See ya
What no cute little pictures???? No little slogans, funny little quips, or the normal Naz humor in this comment??
Nope not this time…….
What I would like to do is invite you over to my space to meet and hear a couple friends of mine that have graciously recorded a couple songs that I’ve written. One is the first song in my player, the other is the featured video of the week.
I truly hope you’ll take the time to give a listen. It would mean a lot…
http://www.myspace.com/alley64
