Oak Barn

This song it based on the legend of the Blue Man of Spring Creek. A figure from the Ozarks, known for its sightings in the remote, wooded hills around Douglas County. This creature, often described as a wild, man like figure, has been reported to roam the area since the 1860s.

This song references the sad chapter of history called the "Trail of Tears".  In the late 1830s, following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, five Native American tribes were forcibly removed from their homelands in the Southeastern United States to what is now Oklahoma. Many of these groups traveled through Missouri along the so-called “Northern Route,” enduring harsh winter conditions and significant suffering along the way, with thousands perishing during the journey.

My desired goal for this song is to provide a simple metaphor of compromise and meeting in the middle.  Hopefully we can all take a breath and love thy neighbor.  I wanted to try and do my part to try and help cool the current political divide in the United States, without being preachy or choosing sides. 

Before I retired, I used to travel for work.  For years, I went through Denver Airport.  There was spot on the second level where I could sit and grab a quick sandwich and watch people arrive.  I loved seeing the pure joy of people reuniting with their loved ones.  With this song, I tried to capture what I was feeling.

This song references the escalation of events that took place between Missouri and Kansas starting in 1861.  Without choosing sides.  Hopefully we can learn something from history and avoid the senseless toll that can come from conflict.

"The Hollows Whisper" is an exploration of the shifting tides of time and how aging reshapes our desires. It’s for anyone who has looked back on the passions of their youth and realized they’ve grown into a different skin. The song is written from the perspective of a spouse or partner, observing the quiet transformation that comes with a new season of life.

The movies end when the cowboy hits the horizon. 'What Happens to a Cowboy' picks up where the legend leaves off, examining the weight of the miles and what it means to actually live out that sunset.

The Creek Runs Quiet is one of the first songs I wrote.  I carried it around for years.  A little personal exploration of my relationship with my father.

Allison Cook is a very personal song.  Allison was a beautiful person that left this world too soon.  There were three other people that died in this same car crash.  I only knew Allison.  The was the first time in my life that had to deal with losing someone close.

This song is based on the old Kennedy family farm that is located on 54 highway in Macks Creek, Missouri.  This farm is still in the family today.  The cover art photo is an actual photo of the barn on the property.

A simple song written for my lovely wife of over 40 years.

“Rolling on the Rails” is an attempt to honor riding a bicycle with good friends on old railroad tracks that have been converted to bike trails.

“Rivers and Ridges” is set in the Missouri Ozarks and celebrates the natural beauty of local streams.

“Poolside Paradise“ attempts to capture different drinks that one might find at a beach resort.

The song title says it all!

A simple heartfelt song about a little girl and her dog growing up together.

“Lemon Drop Martini” is a song based loosely on true events at resort in Mexico.  And that is all I will say about that!

“Mexican Brother” is shout out to our awesome neighbors to the South!

“Home Wrecker” is a humorous song in a Bluegrass style.  It tries to tell a short story about how someone might deal with AI.

The cover art for this song says it all.  This song was written for the most beautiful little girl in the world!   My granddaughter Sutton.  She is sitting beside her dog Winston.

This song is written from a grandchild’s perspective in the future.  I wanted to try and describe what a grandchild might think of a grandparent’s experiences as they hear the stories about how life used to be.

Anyone that knows me knows that I am always up for a happy hour.  The song “One More Round” attempts to explore how this usually goes.

The song “Wanted Man” explores if it is better to be wanted or needed.

“The Fermented Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree” is a song for a parent and older child having a good day bonding at the golf course.

“The Secret to Women is Beer” sounded like a title for a classic country song that needed to be written.

“My Loving Wife” is a humorous take on how much my wife loves me!

“All Inclusive” is a song dedicated to doing nothing but sitting by the pool and drinking free drinks!

“Good Friends and Good Spirits” is drunken attempt at another drinking song.

My response to my friends giving me grief about my songs.