Category Archives: Music

Utopia

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Jason

Jackson performed his original song “Utopia” at Madison Academy’s Music Mania this year. This composition is so powerful because it evokes emotion. Someone who heard it recently described the song as “epic.” I like that word, but you could also … Continue reading →

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First Gig

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Jason

Jackson had his first paying gig as a musician tonight, performing for the Valentine’s Banquet at the Lakewood Church of Christ. He played a mix of originals and classic love songs for the occasion. And the people were so kind, … Continue reading →

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Israel, Extra-Curricular

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Jason

While we were in Israel, we still had to take a little time to do some “normal” things. After not playing piano for about a week and a half, Jackson saw this piano in the lobby area of one of … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2022

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Jason

This time of year, I always post about the best books I’ve read over the last twelve months. I set myself a goal to read 52 books a year — one per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely … Continue reading →

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Best Albums of 2022

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Jason

Time for my annual post of my favorite albums released over the last twelve months. Each December, I look back over the music of that particular year and identify my favorite albums. (If you want to look back over my … Continue reading →

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Jackson Bybee: the “evergreen” interview

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Jason

In advance of his surprise release of his third album “evergreen,” I sat down with Jackson Bybee a few weeks ago to interview him about his inspiration for the record. (If you’d like to read my May 2022 interview with … Continue reading →

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The War on Drugs @ Avondale, Birmingham

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Jason

Saw my favorite band tonight playing at Avondale in Birmingham. What a great show! And Jackson got a setlist when it was over!

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Album of the Year Update

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Jason

I love music. I’ve written about some of my favorite music here, particularly at the end of each year when I pick my “Album of the Year.” During the Covid lockdown days, I began developing a list of winners working … Continue reading →

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David Gray @ Ascend Amphitheater

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jason

Jackson and I saw David Gray at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville this week. The venue was fantastic (first time we’d been there) and David Gray was on point. He sang the entirety of his “White Ladder” album and he sounded … Continue reading →

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New Guitar

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Jason

Somebody got a new guitar this week. Could this be a precursor to some new music from @jacksonbybee? Hmm….

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