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MP3: 316 (4.4 mb)When I lived off Ponce de Leon Ave in Atlanta, I used to joke that Athens was just down the street since you could basically take Ponce (and its various name changes) all the way
into that feisty little college town. But then GA Hi-way 316 came along, and that changed everything.The original version of this song appeared on the always questionable Jersey Shoreline CD, and
I've wan...
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MP3: 316 (4.4 mb)When I lived off Ponce de Leon Ave in Atlanta, I used to joke that Athens was just down the street since you could basically take Ponce (and its various name changes) all the way
into that feisty little college town. But then GA Hi-way 316 came along, and that changed everything.The original version of this song appeared on the always questionable Jersey Shoreline CD, and
I've wanted to re-record it ever since. I finally seized my chance last night in what started out as an innocent test to see if I could get my microphone working properly (if it didn't - and the
little cylinder had been giving me trouble for some time - I only had till the last day of this month/year to get a great deal on a new one). Before I knew it, I had fallen headlong into recording
this song. It still hasn't quite gotten up to snuff, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway as a final tune for 2008.I hope you enjoy it, and that your New Year is filled with all you desire....316We
were listening to Urban Urbane by David JAnd you had the world tattooed upon your bodyAnd heaven is a place in your headEverything else is incidentalWhen night came inhibitions fell like autumn
leavesSo we drove and drove and drove along the highwayAnd as you gave yourself to the moonYou flickered on and off in headlightsLonely moon sends flowers to the streetlightsHe sees up their skirt
with his shiny shoesThey blush for a moment and then they sighThey don't mind, because he's The MoonBe sure to Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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Tue December 30 2008
MP3: 316 (4.4 mb)When I lived off Ponce de Leon Ave in Atlanta, I used to joke that Athens was just down the street since you could basically take Pon...
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MP3: 316 (4.4 mb)When I lived off Ponce de Leon Ave in Atlanta, I used to joke that Athens was just down the street since you could basically take Ponce (and its various name changes) all the way
into that feisty little college town. But then GA Hi-way 316 came along, and that changed everything.The original version of this song appeared on the always questionable Jersey Shoreline CD, and
I've wan...
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MP3: 316 (4.4 mb)When I lived off Ponce de Leon Ave in Atlanta, I used to joke that Athens was just down the street since you could basically take Ponce (and its various name changes) all the way
into that feisty little college town. But then GA Hi-way 316 came along, and that changed everything.The original version of this song appeared on the always questionable Jersey Shoreline CD, and
I've wanted to re-record it ever since. I finally seized my chance last night in what started out as an innocent test to see if I could get my microphone working properly (if it didn't - and the
little cylinder had been giving me trouble for some time - I only had till the last day of this month/year to get a great deal on a new one). Before I knew it, I had fallen headlong into recording
this song. It still hasn't quite gotten up to snuff, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway as a final tune for 2008.I hope you enjoy it, and that your New Year is filled with all you desire....316We
were listening to Urban Urbane by David JAnd you had the world tattooed upon your bodyAnd heaven is a place in your headEverything else is incidentalWhen night came inhibitions fell like autumn
leavesSo we drove and drove and drove along the highwayAnd as you gave yourself to the moonYou flickered on and off in headlightsLonely moon sends flowers to the streetlightsHe sees up their skirt
with his shiny shoesThey blush for a moment and then they sighThey don't mind, because he's The MoonBe sure to Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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Wed December 17 2008
MP3: Hey! You in the Tuxedo! (4.8 mb)Happy Holidays to you all! It's a Bubblegum Christmas so that's what you'll find when you unwrap this month's fre...
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MP3: Hey! You in the Tuxedo! (4.8 mb)Happy Holidays to you all! It's a Bubblegum Christmas so that's what you'll find when you unwrap this month's free mp3. Chewy and it goes POP!Anyway, this time of
year always reminds me of all the debutante balls thrown in my hometown, and the fun we had putting on tuxedos and getting drunk and into trouble as the chilly nights arrived. I'm sure the girls were
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MP3: Hey! You in the Tuxedo! (4.8 mb)Happy Holidays to you all! It's a Bubblegum Christmas so that's what you'll find when you unwrap this month's free mp3. Chewy and it goes POP!Anyway, this time of
year always reminds me of all the debutante balls thrown in my hometown, and the fun we had putting on tuxedos and getting drunk and into trouble as the chilly nights arrived. I'm sure the girls were
excited for their society debuts but - sorry ladies - my crowd never paid much attention to that part of the festivities. Our first words uttered upon arriving at the galas and shaking hands in
greeting were inevitably "Where's the bar?" And that, my friends, always set the tone for the evening.Now, several months back I mentioned writing songs inspired by my father's passing, and this is
actually one of those. Dad was the Master of Ceremonies for one of the finer balls in town, and I was always thrilled and proud to see him up there doing his thing. It seemed perfectly natural as he
was always a ringleader and the center of focus in any crowd. As my Uncle Bryant said, "He does fill up a room."Well I found the photo below - it appears to be from the late 50s/early 60s - and
everything just kind of came together for this song.And just to set the record straight: Yes, our cat Cosmo is quite debonair in his tuxedo too, but this song has nothing to do with him.So there you
have it, a seasonal song from my memory bank. If you're looking for a Christmas song, check out the Marble Tea rendition of Silent Night, which has been selected as this week's Song of the Week by
IndepenDisc.com. Thanks, G!I also want to congratulate my friend Dylan Kight for having his album The Nightbirds Revolt chosen as one of the Top 12 DIY albums of 2008 by Performing Songwriter
magazine. Way to go, Dylan! He's an amazing talent, so go befriend him at his MySpace page, eh?Stay warm & cool till next time!Be sure to Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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Tue November 11 2008
MP3: My Little Animals (1.7 mb)Must...love...the...little...ones.And Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
MP3: My Little Animals (1.7 mb)Must...love...the...little...ones.And Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
MP3: My Little Animals (1.7 mb)Must...love...the...little...ones.And Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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Wed October 22 2008
MP3: Temporarily Not the K-Man (5.4 mb)With all due respect to Pete Seeger, I'm not a big fan of folk songs or protest music though I can certainly se...
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MP3: Temporarily Not the K-Man (5.4 mb)With all due respect to Pete Seeger, I'm not a big fan of folk songs or protest music though I can certainly see their purpose. Maybe it's just those 'round the
neck harmonica holders...they look like evil orthodontia from Patrick Bateman's closet to me.I initially intended this blog entry to examine my feelings about the current political climate and
discuss...
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MP3: Temporarily Not the K-Man (5.4 mb)With all due respect to Pete Seeger, I'm not a big fan of folk songs or protest music though I can certainly see their purpose. Maybe it's just those 'round the
neck harmonica holders...they look like evil orthodontia from Patrick Bateman's closet to me.I initially intended this blog entry to examine my feelings about the current political climate and
discuss the role of perspective in shaping our beliefs. But, much like folk music - yeah yeah workers' rights, teach the children blah blah blah - it became a little tiresome. And I'm anything but
ambitious.So instead of diving into how watching the History Channel makes me think the history of man is nothing but the history of war, or how reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United
States might lead one to believe it's all about the oppression of the lower classes, or how it all often seems to just be about Booty and the Beat, I'll just say that every opinion is colored by what
one believes, which in turn is influenced by one's point of view, and so on in circular fashion - and facts are often manipulated to serve a purpose. Why do I believe what I believe, in other
words.I'll also avoid wondering if corporately-owned news outlets that cater to their owner's vision are as dangerous as government-controlled news agencies, or if it seems wrong that during recent
record-high gas prices one of our oil companies posted the highest profits ever by any company in US history, or whether it's more important to be loyal to your country than it is to mankind or the
world as a whole. I don't have enough hair or weed to get into all that, but I think you can tell where I'm coming from.Instead, I'll leave you with this raggedy folk song, based on a friend's true
adventure. The opposing viewpoint is just as valid sure, but it's not as vital or song-worthy. As I said, I don't particularly go in for this sort of protest stuff...it just seemed the right platform
for the subject matter, and it was kind of fun & sloppy.Be sure to Subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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Tue September 23 2008
MP3: Goodbye to Summer (Version) (3.9 mb)Two goodbye songs in one month, hooda thunk? Summer deserves a send-off as well, and despite the big ugly mes...
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MP3: Goodbye to Summer (Version) (3.9 mb)Two goodbye songs in one month, hooda thunk? Summer deserves a send-off as well, and despite the big ugly mess it was on the Jersey Shoreline CD, I always
liked this song for some reason and so decided to give a shot at re-mixing it to see if it might be more presentable. It's still a bit of a mess, but I have no shame....GOODBYE TO SUMMERI remember
the wav...
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MP3: Goodbye to Summer (Version) (3.9 mb)Two goodbye songs in one month, hooda thunk? Summer deserves a send-off as well, and despite the big ugly mess it was on the Jersey Shoreline CD, I always
liked this song for some reason and so decided to give a shot at re-mixing it to see if it might be more presentable. It's still a bit of a mess, but I have no shame....GOODBYE TO SUMMERI remember
the waves on the beachHow they knocked me overLike the miracle strip with the sand in your suitSwimming time for you is overGoodbye to SummerSay it isn't soSlacks and umbrellasSummer has to goIt has
to goAll the jellyfish on the sandLike clear blue piles of dogshitAnd the shrimp in the beer and the snake in the boxUncle Monster lurking somewhereWhere's your choice for sleeping tonight?By the
open ocean windowThere's the smell of the houseWe were all in the showerWe all knew each other well thenGoodbye to SummerSay it isn't soRep ties and blue blazersSummer has to goIt has to goBe sure to
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