JB's Top Songs of 2009 - Part 1

Songs #6-10

Ok so this is a little late...but here are my top 10 songs of 2009, according to my Itunes.To be specific these aren't necessarily my favorite songs, just the most played on my Itunes and Ipod.

#10 Great Expectations - The Gaslight Anthem

A great song by a relatively new and upcoming act. They may be fairly new, but the Gaslight Anthem is the real deal - Bruce Springsteen has set in with them several times. This song is a great play off the title of a classic Dickens novel. I do have a soft spot for bands from New Jersey.

#9 This Time Around - Randy Rogers Band

I'm really a little surprised that this song made my Top 10. It's a very good song,  but i wouldn't rate it in my Top 15, much less my Top 10. But anything co-written by Randy Rogers and Cody Canada is going to be pretty damn good.

#8 So Close Now - Eli Young Band

The first of several songs that i listened to constantly when i was getting ready to leave Arkansas. Listen to this song and imagine getting ready to move out of the only state you've ever called home. 

#7 Saints In The Twilight - Mike McClure Band

This song just makes me want to fight somebody. The lyrics tell the story of a strained relationship, but the overall song strikes another chord with me. It serves as a reminder of anyone and everyone that has ever doubted me, and i like to think that it helps keep me focused on proving them wrong.

#6 Can't Slow Down - Randy Rogers Band

I'll be honest, I can't believe this song isn't higher. It describes the endless road that musicians, or the people who work for them follow. One night after another, and sometimes it gets depressing and lonely.

Talk to you tommrow, when I'll introduce the top 5. 

Road Trip Time!

It's only Tuesday, and I'm already ready for the weekend. We're going to have a lot of company in town this weekend, including a particular someone that I'm really looking forward to seeing. Jerry has a solo gig on Friday night, and we have a birthday party on Saturday evening. But the real fun doesn't start until the next morning.

On Sunday I'll be heading north to Arkansas, and eventually to places even further north. Like almost to the North Pole. (Ok only Wisconsin) It should be a really fun and interesting trip, one that will take me from the Gulf Coast to the gates of Canada.

Theirs only one problem with this entire trip. I HATE cold weather. Despise it. I know what the weather is going to be like in Arkansas. I can't imagine what its going to be like in Wisconsin. Can't fathom it. My brother is going to load me some of his hunting clothes so I don't freeze to death. But I'll only be in Wisconsin for 3 days and I'm sure I'll survive.

After I leaving the North Pole I'll be heading back to Arkansas, but to Fayetteville instead of Little Rock. Reckless Kelly is playing at George's Majestic Lounge, and there is absolutely no way I'm going to miss that show. I'll also get to catch a Razorback baseball game and a Parrot Head Happy Hour, plus see a bunch of my friends.

After that I'll return to Little Rock for a few days before I end up in Gulf Shores, AL for the annual “Stars Fell On Alabama” event. All told I should end up hitting 8 states before I get back to Beamont.

Fun stuff, I'm just ready to get started.