Home in Nashville

Man I love living in Nashville. There is so much music going on and I just try to absorb all that I can . Like new orleans, it really fires me up to be in such a creative environment. I’ve been writing, painting, and listening more than ever before, I swear. And that’s what I call fun!

I had a couple writing sessions this week of ice storms and freezing temperatures. Melody Walker’s an old friend from the front country band. We chased down a tune about the crazy things that we believe to our own detriment. She’s been writing with Molly Tuttle and I’m sure she’ll be watching the Grammys tonight with much anticipation., as I will be cheering on my friends also. It kind of amazes me to have friends getting Grammys. So ecstatically happy for them all.

Also had a session with the legendary Chris Gelbuda who has worked with everyone from Meagan Trainor to Greensky Bluegrass . We caught a tune about good times and had a good time doing it. Chris is one of those technical guys that really knows his way around a studio as well as writing great songs . So inspiring to see what he’s capable of doing and really makes me wish I had some of those tech chops.

Last night I went out with renown producer Ferg and ace songwriter Pat McLaughlin to catch Brit Taylor’s album release show. Man she’s good. A classic strong country voice, great songs and great band. It was shoulder to shoulder there and she’s gonna absolutely blow up soon. Check her out.
This morning I’m trying to figure out Chinese spy balloons and learning the workingmans dead album for salmon to play at the skull and roses festival this spring. This album is so good and deceptively simple sounding. It’s not!

Well as I said, I’m so happy to be so musically active in such a great town here in Nashville. I hope y’all are fired up and petting your groundhogs this week. Rock on Beavis!