“So, what am I looking for out on the long straight highways and across the ocean? That’s easy, I’m just listening for the ancient tones, and once I’ve learned to listen, I mean really listen, I’ll come down from the mountain and make a record as loud as New York City and as lonesome as the Cumberland Gap. Then I can die, Believe that.” - Steve Earle, Nashville

I’m just listening for the ancient tones, and once I’ve learned to listen, I mean really listen, I’ll come down from the mountain and make a record as loud as New York City and as lonesome as the Cumberland Gap. Then I can die, Believe that.

one of my top 10 badass quotes of all time.

Friday Mar 3 @ 11:19am with 3 notes

Louvin Brothers - I dont believe you’ve met my baby. 

Monday Feb 2 @ 10:54pm with 2 notes

This is also amazing.

Sunday Feb 2 @ 09:41am with 4 notes

Oh Sister - Garrison Starr and Joe Purdy

Monday Jan 1 @ 07:27pm with 3 notes

“It’s not that simple” - Honeycutters

Here’s a good song to make your soul cry in the best of ways. My buddy Wes found this gem earlier today. Enjoy.

Tuesday Jan 1 @ 05:03pm with 25 notes

The Returning Half. - Jared Kolesar and the Hot Texas Funk.

Monday Oct 10 @ 02:56pm with 48 notes

She’s a Woman - Jared Kolesar and The Hot Texas Funk

Monday Oct 10 @ 02:56pm with 46 notes
“
 I WAITED today for a freight train to pass.Cattle cars with steers butting their horns against the bars, went by.And a half a dozen hoboes stood on bumpers between cars.”

 I WAITED today for a freight train to pass.Cattle cars with steers butting their horns against the bars, went by.And a half a dozen hoboes stood on bumpers between cars.”

Wednesday Oct 10 @ 01:56pm with 8 notes

Guess which wonderful Arizona town this is and you get 10 points.

photos by: me

Saturday Oct 10 @ 01:55pm with 35 notes

YES

rools:

The Punch Brothers & Chris Thile - Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground (White Stripes cover)

Sunday Sep 9 @ 09:31pm with Notes

If you have a minute and you’re looking at this, you should listen to it.  You won’t regret it.

Friday Sep 9 @ 08:19pm with 4 notes

I’ll post this again because these guys are amazing.  On the way to campus today I listened to this song and was reminded of how great it is. Enjoy.

Friday Sep 9 @ 11:56am with 15 notes

Friday Sep 9 @ 10:13am with 2 notes
Good Music: Gregory Alan Isakov, perfect for a slow, overcast morning.

So this morning its beautiful outside.  For once the wind blows and dark clouds gather around the mountains, contemplating whether they will grace our city with just a little bit of rain.  Its mornings like these that remind me that yes, winter will come, that a cold season really does exist in this place.

 I love Gregory’s music, its perfect for those cold late nights.  The nights when i finish studying, only to sit starring out past my old books, across my desk and into the street, watching the newly weds and grad students in there coats walk there dogs past my truck which sits calmly in the street light, windows fogged and miles ahead.  His music is amazing, but be careful, if your heart is heavy, if your memories are still haunting you, listening to Gregory will bring them back out again, but if your simply tired, and your busy day is finally at an end; when you finally turn off your light and embrace the cool side of the mattress, turn on this mans amazing artwork and rest your tired eyes.  

Videos posted below.

Friday Sep 9 @ 10:13am with Notes
Alrighty, so, to any of my Tempe/giant Phoenix AZ area tumblr followers, Jared Kolesar and myself will be playing at Ra sushi on Mill avenue tonight from 6 till 9ish. Come support us and enjoy some great sushi! We have a full band now but tonight at RA will be doing the acoustic duo thing so come on down! Can’t make it you say? Well you are in luck, for we will be playing every other week at Ra for weeks to come!

Video below is a good taste of the stuff we do acoustically.  It was a sneak preview for some interview thing we did with ASU. It think. Can’t really remember. BUT! notice Jared’s heart throbbing scowl at the end of the video. HILARIOUS! But really, he’s a great fella, and he has a blog too! jaredkolesar.tumblr.com Check out some of his music.

Thursday Sep 9 @ 05:12pm with Notes