Monthly Archives: May 2009
Song of the Week – Ballad of a Middle Aged Punk Rocker
(c) 2001 Kevin Edward Rose. All rights reserved. Years ago, I played in a punk band called Freddie Fetus and the Embryos. This song is true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent.
Celebrity Encounters
The subject of celebrity encounters came up on the Just Plain Folks forum, so I thought I would post a copy of my response here. I had a good friend who was on the Indiana University concert board and then went on to work for Sunshine Promotions, which was THE concert promotion company in the … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Wild Mountain Thyme – Will You Go Lassie Go
[Using my best Jerry Seinfeld voice] A song about gathering herbs? What is up with that? In the spring of the year, the Celtic folks in days of old would go out and scour the lands looking for flowers, herbs, and leafs that held certain magical properties. They would then take these items to a … Continue reading
I Need New Songs
I have been attending the N.S.A.I. (Nashville Songwriters Association International) workshop in Dayton, Ohio for about nine years. There are some incredibly talented writers there. In fact, I rarely attend when I don’t hear at least one or two songs that are far better than anything I hear on the radio. It’s a great community … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Three Jolly Coachmen
Sometimes you know when you’ve raised your kids right. My daughter Caitlin had just turned six when we bought our house. We had only been in the new house for a few days when she joined me on the porch swing as I was playing guitar. She said, “I don’t think I’m going to like … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
I’m a little late with this week’s message. My youngest daughter had the audacity to celebrate her 16th birthday this week, and that HAS to take precedence. So, on to the blog… There are two special mothers in my life. One is my wife, Diane, who gave birth to my three wonderful children. The two … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Going Back to Avalon (Arthur’s Lament)
(c)2001 Kevin Edward Rose All rights reserved. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the Medieval and Renaissance eras. I used to be involved in SCA, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and I still attend Renaissance festivals whenever time and budget allow. As a child, I particularly loved the heroic … Continue reading
A Favorite Musical Memory
This subject came up in the Just Plain Folks forum, so I thought I would share it here as well. In October of 2001, I attended the FARM Conference (Folk Alliance Midwest Region), held that year near Battle Creek, Michigan. At that time, they didn’t have showcase performances, but instead held what I believe was … Continue reading