Tag Archives: Acoustic guitar

Songwriter

Posted on February 4, 2015 by vanbytheriver

“Leave tonight, or live and die this way “ Tracy Chapman From the coffeehouses of Boston to the Grammy Awards, she told a story that still resonates. Released in 1988, her premiere album featured the song “Fast Car”. A haunting … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Inspiration, Music | Tagged Acoustic guitar, Blues, Breaking the cycle, Fast Car, Folk Music, Hope, Lyrics that matter, Poetry, Poverty, Singer-Songwriter, Soul, Tracy Chapman | 2 Comments

Cello

Posted on December 6, 2014 by vanbytheriver

In my next life, I want to come back as a cello player. It is an instrument that sounds like crying. Ever since the Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby, I have been drawn to rock or folk music that finds a way … Continue reading →