...And a good Monday to ya.

More forthcoming, but I wanted to start the week with my final YouTube Concert.  And when I say "final," I mean, "until the next time I do more of them."  Just clarifying.

I've spent about half of 2009 away from my adopted hometown of Nashville.  Some people see things clearer when they're in the middle of it; I usually need some distance.  I thought it fitting to close this series with a song about the city I've blogged so much about.  Without further delay, here's:

"Nashville, Tennessee"
(Lyrics available on the YouTube page)


Save a seat at 3 Crow,
CM

Before we get to the YouTube Concert, a bit of housekeeping:

My summer schedule (June 1-August 1) is a little different this year.  This is because I am:
--In the circus
--On a mountain
--Teaching French in Korea
--Teaching Korean in France
--Asleep
--Working in a coal mine
--In the lab, with a pen and a pad

At least one of those is true.  Anyway, just a heads-up: there will be plenty of blogging over the next two months, but the posting will be a little less structured.

The lesson, as always: check back early and often.  Or just subscribe (right sidebar).

Then, once August hits, we'll be back to a more rigid publishing schedule.

Okay, here's a new song.  Also check back Friday for the final YouTube Concert.  Til then...

"In the Air Tonight"
***Lyrics available on the YouTube page, just click the link


Enjoy!
CM

Before we get to the YouTube Concert, a bit of housekeeping:

My summer schedule (June 1-August 1) is a little different this year.  This is because I am:
--In the circus
--On a mountain
--Teaching French in Korea
--Teaching Korean in France
--Asleep
--Working in a coal mine
--In the lab, with a pen and a pad

At least one of those is true.  Anyway, just a heads-up: there will be plenty of blogging over the next two months, but the posting will be a little less structured.

The lesson, as always: check back early and often.  Or just subscribe (right sidebar).

Then, once August hits, we'll be back to a more rigid publishing schedule.

Okay, here's a new song.  Also check back Friday for the final YouTube Concert.  Til then...

"In the Air Tonight"
***Lyrics available on the YouTube page, just click the link


Enjoy!
CM

Want thirty (plus one) songs for the summertime?

Hop on over to the Official Milam Blog and check out my June playlist...

Songs for June!

...And the livin's easy,
CM

Today's YouTube Concert is a special treat.

Back in the late 1970's and early 1980's, I was part of a traveling folk group called the Original Milam Extended Family Band.  We played mostly "old-timey" music, which is to say we were purists for the "old-timey" forms and "old-timey" traditions.  We played original versions of unoriginal songs.  We had a string of minor hits in 1979 and the #3 Americana smash "Velcro (What Kinda Boots Are Those, Lady)." 

As you might recall, our band broke up in 1982 for many reasons, including but not limited to:
--Multiple marriages
--Codeine
--The 1982 Preakness
--Above ground swimming pools
--Jimmy Carter

Nearly thirty years later, the surviving members of the Original Milam Extended Family Band have (mostly) buried the hatchet.  We even got together just yesterday to sing a new song, just like the old songs.  And that's today's YouTube Concert.

Enjoy!

"Let Your Heart Do the Talking"



More tomorrow!
CM