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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 16 2008 : 6:19:02 PM
Trying not to make a big deal of it so he'll keep going....Jus is playing the guitar for the first time in about 5 months, since he sat on Miss Wilma's floor and played Sterl's Martin. It does my heart good, let me tell you.
A few of you know Jus is a talented singer-songwriter, and like some of those folks, is fairly tortured when it comes to "art"...I'm trying not to make a big deal because he quit playing music suddenly last summer after 19 years or so and I really miss it. So, I'm just going to cherish the sound...oh! he's singing now! Wonder what brought this on? No matter...I'm just thrilled it's happening. Playing on his 1970's Gibson Gospel that smells like my gran's attic. He's been missing a part of himself for some time, though he would never admit that...
Anyway, thanks for reading...
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 08:57:44 AM
Of course I remember you, Linda :) Pretty red hair, how could I forget!!! That was sure a fun time at Sunflower...we'll do it again hopefully next year! Especially since I miss that darn Asparagus Festival every year. Seems like 200 things are going on that weekend ....I know what you mean about taking out a loan to drive...we put $20.00 in on Wednesday, and we're already scraping the "E"....
Yep, Lisa has the cd, too...thanks, Lisa for the review--I like all kinds of music, and so does Jus--guess that's where all those influences culminate. I know this is EARLY notice, but he's playing out sometime in November, with a good friend and fellow musician, Ritt Dietz (who is phenomenally talented, and his sons are his band!)...it's actually the only show he will commit to, is with Ritt. Jus admires him, and doesn't want to let him down. But anyway, the show is in November, so maybe we can hook up for dinner and some live music.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| nubidane |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 08:43:37 AM
Ha Ha girls!! I already have this CD(THANKS Jonni & Juss!) & pulled it out while typing appraisals today. Love Borderlands & have to agree with miss wilma on #9. miss wilma is one rockin chick. Jus has the clear pure voice of an angel on some cuts, but is able to adapt to many styles. Just shows his versatility & talent. Linda, when I saw that you were going to get this CD, I thought, you are gonna LOVE it & I think Eric will too. |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 08:25:50 AM
Gosh the price of gas it would cost you a fortune. I know when I drive out to Sunflower Sundries I have to take out a loan....lol. I don't know if you remember but I went out their with Lisa but I didn't go on the hike. I was fighting a sinus infection and felt horrible. But I still wanted to be their so bad. Sorry I didn't take the farm tour now. I missed out.
I really can't wait to hear them all. Thanks a bunch.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:46:23 AM
Lisa, just email me through the forum and send me your address...I will send the "western" girls (you and Carol Sue  ) out tomorrow a.m.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:34:06 AM
Oh, I can hardly wait to listen to it at home without interruption. Thank you so much.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:31:10 AM
I'd be glad to send a cd your way, Lisa! Thanks so much for your comments....When I told him last night that I was sending a few cd's out, he was very pleased and said, "that's what they're for, is to listen. Hope the gals like em'.."
I do feel blessed, for sure, in many, many, ways. 
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:27:00 AM
Ooooh, Jonni, you are sooooooo blessed! No wonder you love to hear him play and sing. I listened to several of his songs on there and I just LOVE him. His voice is so smooth and clear. I would so love a cd if you have any left.
I sure hope he doesn't give up his wonderful talent. Would a deluge of farmgirl fan mail help, you think?
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:22:31 AM
Good. It gave me a weird feeling too...in a very good way :) Because the song is so personal to me, I actually cried when I first heard the few words he'd put to it. I instantly knew what it was about...and the music sortof haunts me.
There were several times, while driving and listening to WNKU that, suddenly, I would hear the opening strums of the guitar and think, "I know this! Why do I know this?" and then...ahhh, it's our song. On the radio :)
People have always asked me if Justin writes me love songs...he does, only not the typicaly "baby I love you" songs...this is one, and another off of the Skywriters Penmanship Trials (an acoustic cd he made originally as a Christmas gift for friends and relatives, that he ended up releasing) is about our first months together in Autumn.
I am also going to send you, Linda, his How to Try without Succeeding cd, from 2003. There is a song called "You in his eyes" that is written about him attending a funeral of his mother's Uncle, who had committed suicide, in Georgetown, Ohio, where she grew up (in a rather tortured family)...she left Georgetown and Justin never knew that part of the family, but he wanted to "know"...and apparently, he resembled this Uncle.
Oh my! I just read your recent post...I'm really happy--that the song seems to affect you the same way. Wow, if I could take off right now and drive the cd out to you myself, I surely would. Silly work gets in the way of everything.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 07:03:53 AM
OMG !!!
I waited for the song to download fully and am playing back now. Don't know why but I am crying.........Love it !!!
Best music I have heard in awhile. Its beautiful. God love him......
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 06:42:33 AM
I listened to Borderlands on the website.........it was broken and choppy due to my extremely slow internet.What I could hear gave me a weird feeling....in a great way. Like something you've seen or heard for the first time but somehow its familiar in your heart. I know that sounds weird but not quite sure how else to describe it. His voice has a clarity and drawing effect. How could anybody ignore his voice at a club. I find it compelling.
I can't wait to hear it without it breaking up and being choppy. That will be phenomenal.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 10:26:27 PM
Jonni,
What little bit my dear dial up would let me hear I really liked.
It was so awesome to get to hear a bit of his voice after you sharing about him off and on in your posts. Thank you.
It is true, your love for him and wanting the best for him shows. I for one applaud you.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 8:52:59 PM
Sigh...and I'm truly in love with my farmgirl friends :)...we too, are all kindred spirits. And so lucky.
Linda, I hope you like the song after all the hoopla!!! It's a lovely, slow, sweeping ballad that moves like a lazy river. One of the places in the song (though not by name) is a lovely little village called "Ruddles Mill", in Bourbon County, that looks like civil war soldiers came walking through after the war was over, only just yesterday. It hasn't changed a bit...We happened upon this lovely little place after taking a 4 hour drive home through rushing creekbeds and curving lanes from Shakertown (normally an hour a 1/2)...Oh! If only gas was cheaper!!!
The Bellevue bottoms are referenced, though again, not by name, which is a low lying land in Northern Boone County, across from Rising Sun, Indiana, and very near Rabbit Hash. The song is full of images for me that I could pick out immediately, but it could be anywhere your heart belongs. We have a gazateer that has names of towns on it that, in some cases, no longer exist, or maybe the old storefront is left standing, or just the cemetery gate.
Anyway, you'll probably know by Saturday or Monday, anyway, and I hope that his music is something you can share with your husband. Don't be afraid to let me know yay or nay ;)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 3:04:08 PM
Yep Shirly couldn't agree with you more. Kindrid spririts.......I believe some people are meant to be together and sometimes a miracle happens and they find each other.
The song Borderlands sounds intriquing....how cool is that. What a history and a story. Just can't wait to hear it and share it with my husband. He truly aprreciates music that has purpose and meaning.....its the best kind !!!
Hugs to you Jonni
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 2:45:51 PM
You, girl, are in deep love with your hubby. That is wonderful. :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 11:23:35 AM
Wow...thanks, Jeannie. It meant so much to me, and I was just bubbling over...who better to share it with, than you girls. I'm so happy that you all understand--of course you would.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 11:12:08 AM
I am so glad you shared this loving experience with us. I suddenly feel 25 years younger!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 11:03:06 AM
It was Borderlands, Jeannie..the song he wrote about our excursions all through the Kentucky fields and places we've been together. It still makes the hair stand up on my arms (in a wonderful way :))...will never forget the first time I heard just the music, while he was plucking it out at Pleasant Hill.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 10:45:59 AM
Jonni - what song did he choose to play and sing? My mom always told me she could tell a lot about my thoughts by the songs I sang to myself (and never knew she was listening to).
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 10:02:29 AM
That is so super cool. I am so excited. I can't wait to get his CD !!! Thank you so much Jonni. I can't wait to here his voice. Music is truly a special gift.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 09:52:12 AM
I'd be so glad to send you one, Linda. Don't worry about cost. I will ship one tomorrow, along with Frannie's. Just thanks for your interest....he's got a beautiful voice (if I do say so myself:))....Just email me your address.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 08:58:43 AM
Oh Jonnie I would love one to. How much are they??? I did not know that he had a CD. I would love to hear a little bit of his music because every musician puts his heart and sould into their music.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 05:32:32 AM
Thanks, Frannie...you humble me. I am not a musician, and being a dancer seems to be different when it comes to the emotional sharing of your work, so it has taken me a bit to understand him. And thank you both, Lisa and Frannie for asking about his cd. It's called Borderlands, and you can get listen to a couple of tracts on Noisehead.com I highly recommend You'll Feel Better Soon, Borderlands and Miss Wilma's Favorite, Have you seen one? (or better known as number 9 to Miss Wilma...seriously...ask her!) http://www.noisehead.com/welcome.html
I would describe his music as what they call "roots rock" today...a little country influenced, little blues and r & B (like Stax era recordings from Detroit in the 1960's), mixed with a nice dose of the Brit invasion.
He used to have his cd for sale through CD Baby.com, and our local B & N, Borders, etc...but I haven't really had the courage to ask him on that one...If you give me your address, I'd be glad to send one your way--I love to share his work. The artwork is lovely--an old map on the front that we own from 1865, showing detail of the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati areas and an old house we found on a drive.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 05:17:24 AM
Jonni, he has a cd out there? I'd like to hear him. What's it called?
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
| frannie |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 04:15:54 AM
what a sweetheart you are jonni.
when you posted about jus playing his guitar again, i could almost hear it here.
i think when you have that music in you, sometimes you just take a break from it. it is always an emotional thing to share your music, and i just sing, i dont write songs, so i cant imagine how emotional it must be to really "share" your music. i only sing songs that mean something to me, and believe me that itself can be draining, but to share a song that is truly yours, well that must be exhausting sometimes. i have put away my music at various times in my life,thinking well i am getting a little old and raggedy to be doing this, and then it will just come back to me.
but my music mentor, who was a songwriter as well, as "retired" from music many times. he is 78 now and still teaching but not performing, says he just isnt as good as he used to be, and doesnt play as well, but i have heard all this from him before, and if the right person came along for him to play with, he would probably be at it again.
i am glad that jus has you and that you have him. i hope he finds his music again real soon.
does he sell his cd? what kind of music does he play?
is there a place where we can hear it?
have a good day jonni, we love you and your sweet spirit here in texas!
love
frannie in texas
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 4:59:40 PM
Very well said, Linda....and admittedly, it took me a while to think of it like that...he's always played music. He played music before we met, so when he suddenly stopped, I had to catch up with him and his thought processes. I'm just grateful for the glimpses now and again, for sure.
Thanks :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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