Shotbun, I mean Shotgun wife stuff...

So yes, I'm cowboy drunk and so this is the last recollection of my wife...  (still shot from upcoming video Brand New Way to Cry).  Sleep with one eye open..!

Drinks in Hollywood

Had drinks with my brilliant L.A. music producers...  Michael Madill and Edward Donnelly came by the Dresden tonight in Hollywood.  They brought a buddy by as well, Chuck Bartels, a current member of Sturgill Simpson's band.  Apparently Mr. Bartels is in town along with Mr. Sturgill to do some little television presentation - it's called the freakin' Grammy Awards!  Marty and Elayne played tonight while we toasted.  Sara was their guest performer, she sounded good, as always.  It was a fun time.  Nice to meet fellow Michigander, Chuck Bartels.  Best of luck to you and Sturgill at the 2017 Grammys!

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Rye whiskey and a cowboy hat...

Still shot via Brand New Way to Cry Music Video

And so it goes...  Whiskey, a guitar, a cowboy hat, along with a bit of misery - ah, I believe I may have recently awoke in a Country Music world!  This is a still shot from my latest, upcoming, music video.

Ready to Crack Some Eggs...

Oh my, I am so happy to be shooting my latest music video - Brand New Way to Cry!  A fun/lively song written by Jason Peirce, and produced by Michael Madill and Edward Donnelly.

Two New Videos.

Working on two music videos...  Brand New Way to Cry, produced by Michael Madill and Edward Donnelly, written by Jason Peirce.  Along with The Cool Cats Will Call, written and produced by Cody Melville.  Both songs are fun to sing, and, It should be a good time figuring out some clever video.  Hope to post regarding these songs very soon.

Over you on the Dresden Cowboy Soundcloud...

Dresden Cowboy Soundcloud post 001

Work Song

Marty suggested I learn this song to perform with Marty and Elayne @ the Dresden... Yes, I will know the song in two weeks, and, sing it for those who show up at 1760 N. Vermont.

It is afterall, Mr. Bowie's birthday...

Broken Wings

Jason Peirce Youtube channel

Just sent over a copy of Jason Peirce's Broken Wings for Madill/Donnelly to arrange and produce.  I can't wait to hear what they put together for me to sing on this lovely piece of music.  It's great to do another song by Zama Man (Jason Peirce).

Next up...

New Year's Eve

The Dresden Cowboy

I will be singing a set with Marty and Elayne tonight, tomorrow, as well as Saturday, around midnight @ the Dresden in Hollywood. Happy New Year.

Over You

Think I got the last shot off on the Over You video

Wow.  Who would have thought that three little shots could've taken so damn long???!  I think I finally wrapped shooting on the Over You video today.  Hopefully I got a cool night shot with me and "my guitar and a beer" at the station, and, an interesting shot in the rain at the same location.  I will be adding these final shots to the video the very next chance I get.  And I will post the final video of this beautiful song ASAP! 

Three more shots left on the Over You video...  Should wrap on production next Tues.

At the station...

Still shot from the Over You music video.

Several shoot dates left OVER YOU...

Still shot pulled from current video OVER YOU written by Cody Melvill

I have several shoot dates left on my current video, OVER YOU, a beautiful, lyrical, song by Cody Melville.  Should have video to post by later next week.

- John

Over You

https://codymelville.bandcamp.com/

This week... I'll begin production on the video for my version of the Cody Melville song OVER YOU.  Cody hails from my hometown in Michigan - we haven't seen each other for a good many years, however, we bumped into each other last December, and, that encounter led to his involvement with this musical catalogue.  Cody is an amazing musical talent.  He has written and performed music for years.  I remember him being one of the only local Detroit bands to manage airplay on the major radio stations back in the day.   OVER YOU is a beautiful song with an enchanting lyrical symmetry.  Mr. Melville performed and produced this song.  Stephanie Barone added some wonderful background vocals.  I very much look forward to posting this video soon.  Thank you everyone, for your support.

- John

Goodbye Dear Leon

Money, the Motown Classic!

"The best things in life are free..."

Still shot from Money video.  Expect to post video early next week.