Pedal Steel, Dobro, Lap Steel, Country Tunes
We took a family trip to a nearby fair. The Perry County Fair is one my mom, Lois, liked to attend. Couldn’t recreate a photo with her but Jessica took a new one of her boys on a little trip down memory lane. Wished we would have picked up Dick along the way too.
Charlie sure misses his G-Lo.
He was mesmerized by the giant hogs slumbering in the barn and a little put off by their smell. Told me it was the best day ever after a few rides and a bag of cotton candy. Precious memories.
Join me on May 29th: Noon – 6pm at the very first Buckeye Lake Art & Music Fair!
https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeLakeArtMusicFair
Jessica has several artists lined up to showcase and sell their art!
Several Musical friends are joining in the fun, and I’ve been spending some time behind the mic with my acoustic guitar. I’m excited to help kick off summertime, and bring some community to The Harbor:
https://www.theharborcommunitycenter.com/
We couldn’t do it without the great sponsors doing something for our community!
None of us have ever lived through times such as these. Everyone has their own story of these past months, and I thought it would be therapeutic to write mine down to share.
I’ve always read the news more than is healthy for a person to do, so I think it was January when I told my wife about a virus in Wuhan, China – and how they were building a hospital in 7 days… (I think they ended up building three of them). Crazy stuff. Fast forward to March, I got ready to leave for a 3 day weekend of shows, starting in Milwaukee, and I’m pretty sure my wife didn’t want me to leave. On top of that, we were to fly to LAX the following week for a west coast run.
That gig in Milwaukee, March 12th, was the last we were to play. I’ve watched as planned shows fell off our schedule, and the busiest time of our work year vanished. I’ve been fortunate to be able to embrace remote recording for clients, build off my Nashville Song Demos business, and help my wife’s Guitar Parts Factory. DaddyDayCare was in full swing, and I’ve learned how hard my wife’s endless work as Mom has been.
Most of my musical friends haven’t been as fortunate, or as diversified in their work, and my heart is with them. I’m still concerned about bringing COVID-19 into our home, or my wife’s work. The Josh Turner tour has started to prepare for shows in August, but for many reasons, I’ve decided that they will do it without me. We moved out of Nashville, my home for 23 years. I’ve spent the last 16 years on tour buses with incredible musicians, living a life my Dad inspired me to lead.
I’m embracing being home with my beautiful family, and the future it holds. This year has certainly taught me to find the silver linings, to try to adapt, be willing to change, and hopefully grow.
Titans lost. Mahomes and the Chiefs high-wired over us, but the nachos were pretty dang good at my house.
Using my Christmas Fender Pro Jr to play a little music in my hometown at one of the favorite local establishments, The Barn. Thanks for letting me sit in Steve Spires!
Paul Quinn video
Happy (Surprise) Birthday to my Mom, Lois Spires! 75! Thank you for putting together such a great, last-minute party, Steve. Dancing, jamming and cake eating!
When I see a piece of music that Dad transcribed, I have to take a picture of it.
Thanks Gene!
My Dad was an incredible musician and teacher, and former student Gary King shared this video from his lesson in 2012. What I wouldn’t give for another lesson.
Happy 5th Birthday Charlie! What an absolute joy being your father. I can’t believe there was a time you weren’t here. Maybe you always have been, and you were just waiting on me to get it together enough to be your Dad .
Moved the cookout inside. Pouring rain. Waiting on the fireworks and enjoying some family time.