Category: music

A Little More About Son House My first introduction to Son House came via Martin Scorcese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey. (This documentary has its flaws, but I enjoyed it overall). According to this documentary, Son House is one of the earliest blues musicians in American history. Born in 1902, the middle of seventeen…

I’ve confessed to many things on this blog through various “betcha didn’t know this about me” memes. Here is one tidbit I don’t think I’ve mentioned: I like the blues. And I enjoy Delta Blues more than I like its daughter, Chicago Blues. It’s all good, though. Son House is one of my favorites. There…

Beneath the cross of JesusI find a place to stand,And wonder at such mercyThat calls me as I am;For hands that should discard meHold wounds which tell me, “Come.”Beneath the cross of JesusMy unworthy soul is won. Beneath the cross of JesusHis family is my own —Once strangers chasing selfish dreams,Now one through grace alone.How…

A New Law don’t teach me about politics and governmentjust tell me who to vote fordon’t teach me about truth and beautyjust label my music don’t teach me how to live like a free manjust give me a new law i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’’t easyso just bring it down from the…

I have a deep appreciation for Derek Webb and his music. This isn’t a clip of him singing (maybe I’ll post one next Saturday), but one of him speaking. Take about 1:47 to listen. Ads