Category: music
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Skitchin’ a ride with the fireflies in August
The photo is by my friend Harvey Robinson. He wanted to try out some low light camera tricks in his neighborhood, and I’d always wanted to skitch a ride on the back of a pick up truck, so we put the two together. The result: Chasing fireflies on a cool summer night. Feels…
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The Worry & The Joy: How a sleepless night became a song
I am an early riser. Usually awake, eyes closed, before the sun comes up. I’ll stay in bed and listen for the first bird to sing. It’s my favorite thing. I’ll picture a bird standing in a tree, chest out, singing, beaming, and I’ll send it a high five…
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New tune: Slatey Day
Over the last few months, several friends have lost loved ones. Myself included. Heart break inspired this song. At the time, I was struggling to breathe when I wrote it. Posting the lyrics here, hoping you, too, can float for a moment if grief is rocking your boat. Thanks to…
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Venn Diagram: song writer
Someone asked me to do one of these yesterday, and it reminded me of one of my favorite music review sites, The Venn Review. The primary difference between music and writing for me is the payoff: one pays the bills, one feeds the soul. Lucky to know I love them both.
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Postcards from the Swamp Reprise Friday, Nov. 13 at Doodad Farm
Postcards from the Swamp reprise 7pm, Friday, Nov. 13 Doodad Farm in Greensboro, NC Featuring The Mighty Gospel Inspirations
Molly McGinn 