I so enjoy building songs. Germ of an idea, a couple chords, see where it goes. Even if, say, all you got’s a half a verse and a chorus line,…View post

Thanks to Long Beds bass player Chuck, who got me this vinyl beauty for a buck-fifty on the way to a show the other day. Just had a chance to…View post

The Long Beds and I had a great time playing the Mabel Tainter Theatre the other night. Lee Butterworth was there with his camera and put together this album of shots from…View post

Mabel Tainter Theatre in Menomonie, Wisconsin, tonight with bits from the new book, music with the Long Beds, Ben Lester on pedal steel, Ben’s dad on chickin’ pickin’ guitar, and…View post

If you’ve ever been to a Long Beds show and seen the guy sitting behind me playing guitar, banjo, and singing harmony, that’s Billy. If you’ve ever heard that guy…View post