balladeers

This post is dedicated to my middle son Davy and his new band - amazing musicians all. Tonight is their first live performance! I am so excited for them! Davy on vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Jimmy on bass and back up vocals if he feels like it. Henry on violin and back up vocals in case Jimmy bails. Amelia on violin and vocals. So cool. 

This band is very different from Davy's old band. I'm not even sure how to explain it. No screaming teenage angst, head banging, and slick guitar licks. It's a different time now. Acoustic. Woodsy. Passionate. Folky. Not folksy. As in "This Land is Your Land". No. Well crafted. Thoughtful. Meaningful songs that tell stories, rich with emotion. The perfect blend of voice and instrument arrangement. Davy's lyrics are scribbled on his pages straight from his heartstrings. His heart is a well, never running dry of what must be expressed. Jimmy's bass adds richness and depth. Henry and Amelia and their beautiful violins and talent, lift Davy's songs to a whole different level.  

I am so proud of them and what they have created together so far. I cannot wait for them to share it tonight!


*Update: THEY. WERE. FREAKING. AWESOME!!!!!!!