Tag Archives: friends

Wintertime Tour: Week One – The Mid-South

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

Hey! Brian here. My wife and I are currently on a two month tour across America, playing music, (we’re The Wallens) camping out, and seeking adventure along the way. I plan to document some of our shenanigans here on our … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Travel | Tagged alabama, aliner, americana, birmingham, bluegrass, Blues, camping, chattanooga, columbiana, corinth, dive bars, dogs, family, folk, franklin, friends, huntsville, indiana, kentucky, land cruiser, lexus, live music, mississippi, music, nashville, shelby county, Tennessee, toyota, tupelo | Leave a comment

I’m dreaming of a white camper…

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

Before I go any further, let me make this clear. We love Regina! (Regina is our 2007 Toyota Sienna with a platform bed and a tent “living room.”) There are so many great things about our current camping setup. Reliability, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged art, camping, friends, home, life, live music, music, nature, rv, Travel, van life | 1 Comment

It’s Not Dark Yet…

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

The holiday season is full of expectations. This year, it’s hard to escape the Amazon commercials that fill TV airwaves with singing boxes. “Can you feel it? The whole world’s coming together!” Ads selling everything from cars to clothes show … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Opinion | Tagged anger, art, bob dylan, christmas, community, culture, faith, family, friends, history, holiday, Inspiration, Jesus, life, media, music, night, society, spirituality, work, world | 2 Comments

Room At the Table

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

I’m writing this from Ireland, because I’m on my honeymoon. My wife and I have always wanted to visit Scotland and Ireland, and we are very grateful to be here, particularly to get a break from the toxic political culture … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged america, anger, community, culture, division, faith, family, Fear, friends, Hate, love, media, pain, people, social media, society, spirituality, Travel, world | 1 Comment

Home in Wayne County

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

In case you don’t know me, I’m a singer, songwriter, and guitar player. I make my living from music, and I travel all over the place for my job. In the last few years, I’ve been to 43 states, 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged art, beer, Blues, coffee, coffeeshop, community, culture, family, food, friends, history, home, indiana, life, live music, local, music, richmond, Travel, wayne county, work | 1 Comment

The Wilderness

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

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 →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged art, Blues, depression, faith, family, friends, God, happiness, Inspiration, joy, life, music, pain, people, society, spirituality, work | Leave a comment

More Heart, Less Attack

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

It’s no secret that one of my favorite songwriters is Ryan Adams. He speaks to my soul in a way that few others can; when words fail, his music slips into the cracks to help fill the void. He is … Continue reading →

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