The dandy fox: music

Monday, February 24, 2014

Mixed tape

Well today was interesting. I came across a lot of old CDs. So old and having bounced around over the last 15 years I doubt they play. But they are one of the only of concrete things that I own pre- fire. It reminds me of change. So much has changed, yet many things are steadfast. I am also listening to my music selection from my wedding which was very good and original, might I add. In 2007 I was graduating Beauty school, living it up with friends, falling in love with my now husband, and just learning how to balance life. Now 7 years later, I am still the stubborn girl I was but I'm a little harder. I am now facing a crossroad in life. Over the last two years I've been disabled by pain from degenerative back problems, which has been quoted the "mixed" blessing in itself. It has taught me how to let go. As much as our thoughts and actions affect and plant and water the seeds of our destiny, it's the faith of letting go that makes the deepest roots take. As many times as I've been brought to my knees, confused, been lucky, and very lost....I have never settled. And I have never pretended that what I do have is something that it's not. It is the most liberating feeling in the world. I trust in a greater existence to shape our path, even though I will continue to speak to my mountains and will speak of nothing but my belief in a big plan ahead of us. I have no agenda. Accept to pick up my mat, and walk.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Tennessee taste for Weekly Wednesday Wants

So many readers have probably been lucky enough to catch the first debut season of the abc show, Nashville.

First and foremost, my obsession with Nashville originally began in high school and with a daddy from the heart of Texas, football and country is in my blood whether I like it or not. I've always been a bluegrass, folky acoustical lover so this show hit me in many ways. My dad has always worked behind the scenes as a producer and well, my mom was a singer. Everything from rock to soul, blues, and gospel, she could sing it...well. I always thought I would fall right into what they did, truth is I absolutely hate being stared at!

I spent the first 14 years of my life as an only child so I had alot of time to kill, after going to many rehearsals and soundchecks in my life, and several years of piano and guitar, I used alot of time to write. At first it was just poetry but when I got my own guitar ( instead of one of moms) I couldn't stop writing. No matter what, it's always been an outlet for me no matter what has caused it.

Since then, my family home burned down 6 years go my writing of 10 years along with two guitars and my keyboard went in flames.

Then I stopped completely. Gave it up. But.......

With surgery pending, I'm going to need a other creative outlet so I think it's fine to crack my fingers and dust off my heart. This set is part of the Weekly Wednesday Wants as the show is quite inspiring. At least musically. Check out my set and the show on Wednesdays on abc!!