Monday, August 3, 2015

Singer Songwriters.

  I ain't gonna lie. There is nothing more that I admire than a person who can get up on stage in front of people with their instrument and sing songs they've written. I don't even need to like their vibe or material, just the act of doing so gets me. And yeah, once in a blue moon (literally tonight!) I do this. Get up in front of strangers and sing a song I've written. I'm always stunned at how loud the microphone is. I can feel every nerve in my body when I sing, and every second feels alive. It's the most psychedelic experience I know. It's terrifying.

  And I'll be doing it more and more. What else is there to do? I'm astounded every time I hear any applause. And I like bringing things to the table that people feel good about. That's what it's all about, just being of service.

  It was a strange day. My dad's in the hospital, my uncle is going in the ground tomorrow, the family dog is in the doggy hospital, my aunt was in the hospital, my car needs $1200 worth of work to be legal in NYC, I don't have a lady so no lady left me but all the cliche blues material happened in one day. Some days I get reminded I just am not in control of anything thank God. I'm just grateful I have music and a few friends.

JB