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Not In My Town
In a world mostly filled with good and decent folks, there are exceptions. I’ve had great experiences and met amazing people in my travels near and far, but history tells us that there will always be individuals who want to … Continue reading
The Wilderness
So, a bit of backstory if you don’t know me. I play music for a living with my fiancee, Molly. We travel all over the place, and one of the most meaningful compliments we receive is just how happy we … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Blues, depression, faith, family, friends, God, happiness, Inspiration, joy, life, music, pain, people, society, spirituality, work
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Fake Happy
It is the holiday season, and as Christmas approaches, that means it’s time for the annual rollout of marketing-driven narratives. Everything is warm and fuzzy and happy and bright! Buy more stuff, because it makes you feel good! Of course, … Continue reading
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Tagged art, christmas, culture, depression, faith, family, history, holiday, hope, Inspiration, life, music, people, society, spirituality
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“To A Band That I Loved”
The title of this blog post is the title of the last song on Jason Isbell’s excellent new album, “Something More Than Free.” It’s a touching and poetic ode to the connection created between artist and listener, a tribute paid to … Continue reading
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Tagged americana, Blues, darrell scott, depression, doc watson, folk, God, guitar, indiana, jason isbell, john mellencamp, jon foreman, lynryd skynyrd, music, roots, ryan adams, switchfoot, tony rice
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Brian Keith Wallen 