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About Me


I come in some serious peace, man.
Have you ever felt like a third half or a fifth quarter, or wished that life came with it’s own teaspoon? Have you ever stayed up late wondering about the people you love, being thankful for what you have, or trying to find your sound and the right words to fit your situations? Have you ever rocked out with nothing but nine chords and a smile (clothed, of course)? Have you ever wondered what it was like to live somewhere else or be financially stable? Have you ever tried to be something good for everybody? Have you ever been careful about the way you live yet open-minded as well? Have you ever jammed to the Rolling Stones on vinyl or bought a Lynyrd Skynyrd CD more than three times? And most importantly, Have You Heard Jim Croce Live?
If you have taken a breath, we have one thing in common, but if you have done all of the above, there might be some soul-mate action going on.
There isnt much about me that is really any different from any other struggling musician or human being for that matter. Life is a long road, no matter how many years it lasts for each person, and most of us dont know where exactly the road leads. I find joy in meeting people walking the same road I am on, yet it scares me when they dont know where it is going either. Sometimes I guess that I feel we are all here to lead and guide each other.
But everyones lives are different and sometimes its hard to change shoes. If you cannot escape your worn soles, I hope to be there to at least shine them for you every once in a while and carry you to make the walk more comfortable.
Sometimes, there is a vehicle to carry you across the dips and mounds through the alleys and caves, around the mountains and out of the valleys. Although if you catch me out physically I am usually on foot, but on a deeper level I have been blessed with a garage full of vehicles.
I have had the privilege of having a beautiful close family of eight: myself, my mother, and six very awesome siblings. Recently I have been blessed with a great group of friends who share many of the same thoughts, experiences, and talents; a best friend who exceeds all my expectations of an ideal woman, constantly presents me with challenges that will someday make me a better man, and is someone with whom I hope I am a mutual light in the hardest of times.
My prize vehicle is the constant swelling of my melody and harmony glands that somehow have come to rule over me for the past twenty-six years. I am thankful they exist, and also I am thankful that I can be so in love with them that they make me who I am. The wheels on this thing have pulled me through some severe ditches, and I am happy to be able to know a little about them to serve as a mechanic for other musicians, who do the same for me. Sometimes I can be inspired by someone banging an open E string, and I am fascinated by innovators.
As I have played many numerous styles of music ranging from classical to metal, I am starting to get acquainted with a comfortable medium in style and the expression of soul, which results in this here webpage ;) This is what I feel really reflects me as a person, and some of the songs I have produced were very unexpected. I must add that I am a pushover when it comes to major nine chords and minor seven chords Listen at your own risk, and I hope that it does something positive for you.
Other than this, I am just another bloke who has fallen in love, who has struggled with understanding things, who has drank a beer, who has had issues with money, and who loves everyone whos in it with me PEACE!
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Member Since: 19/09/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/theflintridgemillers
Band Members: Cory White - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, drums, harmonica, percussion, vocal harmonies
Influences: Life as the oldest of seven, songs that make people want to live, smiles on faces of people who are comfortable and happy at that moment, the pain people endure to get to the next moment of happiness, running through the woods in the dead of winter, blowing smoke in the wind in the heat of summer, there's a song in all of it . . .

Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, Uncle Tupelo, Ryan Adams, Buffalo Springfield, Jimmy Page, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, Jim Croce, Jimi Hendrix, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Eric Burdon, The Youngbloods and so many more . . .
Sounds Like: Like a tree that fell in the forest when nobody was around .
Record Label: Hancock Records

My Blog

Hate Your Life?

Something funny I learned today. . . If you are having trouble getting through the day, take your situation and make it the lyrics of a reggae song. It lightens the mood seriously, and might even make...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:07:00 GMT

The Learning Process Part Two

In continuation of my self-analysis, I have also learned the following:MusicI love vinyl records: they're collectible, they're live, they're classic. By sharing the vinyl experience with a good friend...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:55:00 GMT

The Learning Process

I am me, I am not me, and I have to be. It is hard for me to coordinate with something with which I never liked the nomenclature, so I won't mention it. I always liked the word "journal" much better. ...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:00 GMT

From The Very Bottom of My Heart and Soul

What's goin' on here Inside your heads, people? You can't control people With your wicked way   I've had enough now You've gotten lowdown  So goddamn lowdown Some kind of phase   Ever...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Whatever. . .

. . . said the hamster who was run over by his own exercise wheel . . . I say that and I say this, Congrats to some My condolences to others Thank you to many And other things that will stay&nbs...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:43:00 GMT

The Great Sovereign Drawing Board

My head and heart are on the verge of imploding. I have come to realize that I have never been comfortable here and never will be. Everything is a circle, and it has become impossible to turn the arro...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Struggle

Everything here is twisted. Even in the good things lie negativity. For instance, peace would be no war, no conflict, no trials. Inside every good word are two negative words fighting to cancel themse...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:22:00 GMT

Reflection Versus Shadow

The five o'clock hour is sounding its horn. Time for words from yours truly: Minutes ago I found myself outside playing soccer with my cat, cigarette ashes dripping from my fretting hand . ....
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:54:00 GMT

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates

This is going to sound really naive and silly, but . . . Sometimes I wish that Forrest Gump was a real guy, because I'll bet he would be cool as hell to hang out with. Also, if your life had no ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:50:00 GMT

One Thing I Love. . .

. . . is how great of a companion Duane Allman can be when it's raining outside and in . .                   &...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:26:00 GMT