Pat Ballard… Authentic Home Grown Music
Like everyone else probably does, I was scrolling through Facebook the other day looking at all the different posts and I came across one of Pat Ballard’s posts about him putting his songs up on ReverbNation. Pat happens to be the main DJ over at Madisonville’s on Power Rock 93.9 WKTG. He can be heard on the “Out to Lunch” program…But he is also a Singer and Songwriter.
And so like I usually do when I see a local video or music player showcasing local talent I give it a listen. Most of the time the songs are “ok”. Not that I am an authority of music. I just know what I like and don’t like… I tried to “make it” in the business and despite some close calls nothing ever came through. So here I am still trying and running to Nashville all the time… but back to my story about Pat. I saw Pat’s ReverbNation player and I hit the play button…
I gave it a listen and man do I have to say “WOW!!!”,
His music is kinda folksy, honest, heart felt, Americana, and more… It reminded me of John Melloncamp and his Midwest “feel”. It’s not Hollywood. Nothing wrong with Hollywood but Hollywood for the most part is fake. Pat’s music is real, down home stuff. You can sit on a front porch and enjoy it with a glass of lemonade or cold beer and watch the sun go down.
His influences? I dunno but I hear Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, John Melloncamp, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and maybe some Michael Stipe all wrapped up in there just to name a few… And those are good influences to have.
If have a few minutes here is the ReverbNation player. Sit back and hit play. I don’t think you will be disappointed. I keep hitting the repeat button on it. My favorite is the “Back Home Blues”. So as I tip back a glass of cold beer and sit on my front porch! Cheers!
chuck
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Take 1 hour and listen to this Podcast of Alec Baldwin talking to Billy Joel…It’s that Good
Billy Joel is a genius and Alec asks all the great questions…Very touching, informative and powerful…
chuck
Listen to Alec Baldwin Interview Billy Joel on ‘Here’s the Thing’
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Trespass America Festival at the Ford Center Photo Recap! Part 3
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Rob Halford speaks about Chick Fil A. Very interesting perspective…
http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/06/rob-halford-chick-fil-a/
“Before I get into this, I just want to say that I love America. I love the American Constitution and the First Amendment,” Halford said. “I’m actually watching a PBS documentary that I got on DVD about the life of John Adams. If you really get into the heart and soul of this great country, it’s all about the constitution and the First Amendment and freedom of speech.”
He continued, “Everybody in this country has the right to say what they think and feel and what best represents them. The people at Chick-fil-A have the absolute right to say and do what they want. It doesn’t matter that all of these people disagree with their opinion. The question was how would the people that agree with what that man said do to support the company and how would the ones against his anti-gay remarks protest.
“The supporters have been showing up in droves, to spend money at the restaurants and peacefully assemble. But there has obviously been so many people who have gone out and boycotted the company. I think it’s great. That’s our right here. What you’re seeing here are the elements of the American Constitution in all of their glory. It’s a wonderful thing to see happening and talk about and the fact that everyone is discussing the gay-rights issue is great.”
Halford concluded: “I don’t think that man thought too much about the business consequences of what he said, but I think he was standing for what he believes in. I don’t agree with him at all, but God bless the man. It’s as simple as that.”
Find this interesting?
Look at this article link…
A Gay Chick-fil-A Employee Speaks Out
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Trespass America Festival at the Ford Center Photo Recap! Part 2
Photos shot by Chris & Vickie Gish of Kickacts!
If you missed part 1 go here!!
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