UTTER NONSENSE

WE’RE GONNA ROCK TODAY

WELCOME MY FRIEND 

IT’S TIME TO BEGIN

OH THANK YOU SO MUCH

FOR DROPPING BY

COME LEND ME YOUR EAR

TO WHAT I’M SAYING HERE

I’M SINGING IT CLEAR 

TO TESTIFY 

OH MY WORD!

OH HAVEN’T YOU HEARD?

OH DON’T BE ABSURD!

JUST WITNESS

CUZ YOU KNOW

THERE AIN’T NO MESSIN’

WITH THIS STRONG OBSESSION

GONNA KEEP PROFESSIN’ IT

EVERY SINGLE DAY

WE’RE GONNA ROCK!

OH YEAH, THAT’S IT

AIN’T NO COUNTERFEIT

IT DON’T EVER QUIT

JUST SEAL OUR FATE

CUZ READY OR NOT

WE’RE HERE ON DOT

TO COME HIT THE SPOT

AND EDUCATE YA

COME GET THE NEWS 

WE’RE KICKING THE BLUES

THAT’S RIGHT WE GOTTA CHOOSE

TO GET IT RIGHT AWAY

WE’LL BE TEARING UP THE SCENE

WITH A TIGHT ROUTINE

FROM A SOUND MACHINE NOW

EVERY SINGLE DAY

WE’RE GONNA FIND A WAY

SO EVERYBODY SING

WE’RE GONNA ROCK TODAY!

EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ NOW

IT’S GONNA ACTIVATE YOU

AND EXHILERATE YOU

AND INTOXICATE YOU

OH YOU KNOW IT WILL

IT’S GONNA LIBERATE YOU

AND INVIGORATE YOU

AND SOPHISTICATE YOU

COME ON GET THE THRILL

NEVER GONNA STOP

UNTIL WE’RE ON THE TOP

WE’RE SHAKING ON THE BLOCK

YEAH EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ NOW

IT’S SO INFLUENTIAL

AND QUINTESSENTIAL

AND CONSEQUENTIAL

IT’S A LOVING CUP

IT’S SO TRANSCENDENTAL

AND MONUMENTAL

OH LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

STEP RIGHT UP

NEVER GONNA STOP

UNTIL WE’RE ON THE TOP

WE’RE SHAKING ON THE BLOCK

YEAH EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ NOW

NEVER GONNA STOP

UNTIL WE’RE ON THE TOP

WE’RE SHAKING ON THE BLOCK

AND YEAH EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN RIGHT NOW

EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ RIGHT NOW

ROCK IT EVERY TIME

LISTEN UP NOW AS I ENTERTAIN

GONNA LIFT YOU TO ANOTHER PLANE

GONNA SATIATE YOUR APPETITE

I’M GONNA DETONATE YOUR DYNAMITE

IT’S A FEAT NO ONE CAN IMITATE

THERE IS NO NEED TO EQUIVOCATE

CAUSE YOU KNOW I WROTE THE RECIPE

FOR THIS SPLENDID SONIC SPECIALTY

COME JOIN ME ON THIS ESCAPADE

AND BE ENCHANTED BY THIS SERENADE

OH IT COULDN’T BE MORE GENUINE

‘CAUSE YOU KNOW I BUILT IT BY DESIGN

SO COME ENJOY THIS LITTLE MASQUERADE

AS WE’RE MOVING UP THE CENTRIGRADE

WE GOT A MOUNTAIN THAT WE’RE GONNA CLIMB

WITH A POCKET FULL OF RHYTHM RHYME

COME ON AND DANCE AS WE ROCK IT EVERY TIME

GET BACK ON THE BEAT

GET ON THE FLOOR

YOU KNOW WE’RE MOVING IN CONTROL

COULD BE THE BEST YOU’VE EVER KNOWN

COULD IT RELEASE A PHEROMONE?

CARELESS AS WE ARE GETTING DOWN

FEARLESS AS WE BOTH GO TO TOWN

SHAKING IT AS WE SING

AND NOT WORRIED

ABOUT A THING

OH MY

IT’S SO SUBLIME

COME GET THE RHYTHM RHYME

AND DANCE

AS WE ROCK IT EVERY TIME

EACH AND EVERY TIME!

ROCKIN’ AT THE PARTY

HEAR ME NOW!

COME ON IN

YOU KNOW WE GOTTA ROCK IT

IT’S SO WONDERFUL WHEN

THE RHYTHM’S IN THE POCKET

COME ALONG MY FRIEND

‘CAUSE EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ TONIGHT

GET THE NEW SOUNDTRACK

AND TAKE IN THE SPLENDOR

OF THIS AUDIBLE ATTACK

YOU MIGHT AS WELL SURRENDER

EVERYBODY GET THE KNACK

AND SHAKE IT IN A STATE OF DELIGHT

COME ON AND JUMP ON UP

WE’RE ROCKIN AT THE PARTY!

ALRIGHT!

MY MY

IT’S SUPREME

FOCUSED LIKE A LASER BEAM

WORKIN’ ON IT LIKE A TEAM

NUFF TO MAKE YOU WANNA SCREAM

NOTHING THRILLS ME LIKE IT DOES

GREATEST THING THAT EVER WAS

BETTER CANCEL ALL OF YOUR

IMPORTANT  PLANS BECAUSE

IT’S TIME TO LET GO

TRUST EVERYTHING IS FINE

CUZ YOU KNOW

WE’RE ROCKIN AT THE PARTY TONIGHT

THE FANCY ROCK

GOTTA SING

ABOUT THE LATEST THING

THEY BEEN KICKIN’ IT

‘ROUND THE CLOCK

BEEN A FLOOD OF PRAISE

FOR THE LATEST CRAZE

I’M TALKING ‘BOUT

THE FANCY ROCK

TIME TO CELEBRATE

NO I JUST CAN’T WAIT

EVERY TIME IS SUCH DELIGHT

BOTH YOU AND I

WILL BE FLYING HIGH

WHEN THE FANCY ROCK

COMES TONIGHT

HEY IT’S PLAYING ALL OVER TOWN

TURN THE VOLUME UP AS WE ALL GET DOWN

EVERYBODY’S OUT HAVING SO MUCH FUN

FANCY ROCKIN’ TIL THE DAY IS DONE

HEY IT’S PLAYING ALL OVER TOWN

TURN THE VOLUME UP AS WE ALL GET DOWN

HEY IT’S SWEET AS SWEET COULD BE

FANCY ROCKIN’ GON’ SET YOU FREE

WON’T YOU COME DOWN

AND DO THE FANCY ROCK WITH ME?

ROCK UNTIL THE END OF TIME

THEY SAY THE HOUR IS LATE

THEY SAY THE GAME HAS BEEN PLAYED

THEY SAY THE CARD HAS BEEN DRAWN

THEY SAY IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON

THEY SAY THEY’VE MADE UP THEIR MIND

THEY SAY THE DOCUMENT’S SIGNED

THEY SAY THE DOLLAR IS SPENT

THEY SAY THE TEXT HAS BEEN SENT

THEY SAY THE PRODUCT’S BEEN SOLD

THEY SAY THE BELL HAS BEEN TOLLED

THEY SAY IT’S OUT OF CONTROL

THEY SAY IMAGINE WHAT’S ON THE WAY

THEY SAY THE RACE HAS BEEN RUN

THEY SAY THE END HAS BEGUN

THEY SAY THE DIE HAS BEEN CAST

THEY SAY THE QUESTION’S BEEN ASKED

THEY SAY THE DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED

THEY SAY THE TRUTH IS EXPOSED

THEY SAY THE LINE HAS BEEN CROSSED

THEY SAY THE BATTLE’S BEEN LOST

THEY SAY IT’S UP IN THE AIR

THEY SAY YOU BETTER BEWARE

THEY SAY IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN

OH BUT I AIN’T GONNA PAY NO MIND

I’M GONNA TURN AWAY AND LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND

I DON’T KNOW WHERE I’M GOING

BUT I’M SET ON FINDING A WAY

EVERY DAY

OH BUT I AIN’T GONNA PAY NO MIND

I’M GONNA TURN AWAY AND LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND

I DON’T KNOW WHERE I’M GOING

BUT I’M SET ON FINDING A WAY

SO I’M LEAVING TODAY

AND I’M BREAKING AWAY

SO WITH NO FURTHER DELAY

I’M GONNA ROCK

UNTIL THE END OF TIME

HEY WE’RE ROCKIN’ TONIGHT

COME AND TAKE THIS AUDIO

RUNNING THROUGH MY STEREO

FOR YOU KNOW THAT I GOTTA LET IT GO

AND THERE AIN’T NO DOUBT

THAT IT’S APROPOS

BEHOLD AS I’M PROCEEDING TO LAY IT DOWN

SWINGING TO THE BEAT WITH THE BEST IN TOWN

SO OPEN UP YOUR EARS AND RECEIVE THIS SOUND

IT’S CALLING YOU NOW

HEY WE’RE ROCKIN TONIGHT

PICK UP THE RHYTHM

CUZ YOU KNOW

WE’RE KEEPING IT TIGHT

TO GET YOU REELIN TO AND FRO

WE’RE PLAYING IT RIGHT

OH WHAT A FEELING

WON’T YOU COME

AND ROCK IT WITH ME?

HEY WE’RE ROCKIN TONIGHT

PICK UP THE RHYTHM

CUZ YOU KNOW

WE’RE KEEPING IT TIGHT

TO GET YOU REELIN TO AND FRO

WE’RE PLAYING IT RIGHT

OH WHAT A FEELING

WON’T YOU COME

AND ROCK IT WITH ME?

HEY WE’RE ROCKIN ALONG

COME GET THE RHYTHM

WE’LL BE RIGHT HERE

PLAYING THIS SONG

GET BUSY LIVING

ANY TIME, IT ALL COULD BE GONE

BETTER BELIEVE IT

SO MAY WE NEVER THROW IT AWAY

KEEP HOLDIN’ ON WITH ALL OF YOUR MIGHT

CUZ YOU KNOW WE’RE GOING ALL THE WAY

TO ROCK IT ALL THE WAY TONIGHT


EVERYBODY ROCKIN’ ALL THE WAY

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT RHYTHM?

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT BEAT?

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT RHYTHM?

WON’T YOU COME GET UP OFF YOUR SEAT?

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT RHYTHM?

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT B-B-B-BEAT?

WON’T YOU COME GET THAT RHYTHM?

WON’T YOU COME DOWN AND START

MOVING YOUR FEET?

WE’RE GONNA HAVE A BALL

DANCING AT THE MUSIC HALL

WON’T YOU COME ON Y’ALL

‘CAUSE WE’RE ROCKING ALL THE WAY


IT’S IRREFUTABLE

UNDISPUTABLE

IRREPLACEABLE

UNMISTAKEABLE

INCONTESTABLE

UNEQUIVOCAL

INCOMPARABLE

OH SO SPECIAL

YEAH WE’RE GONNA HAVE A BALL

DANCING AT THE MUSIC HALL

WON’T YOU COME ON Y’ALL

AND GET THE PROTOCOL?!

EVERYBODY ROCKIN’ ALL THE WAY

EVERYBODY ROCKIN’ ALL THE WAY

EVERYBODY ROCKIN’ ALL THE WAY

EVERYBODY ROCKIN’ NOW

ALL THE WAY

Invisible Landscapes

Last night, I had the pleasure of viewing a new film at the Speed Art Museum here in Louisville called Invisible Landscapes. It follows a group of musicians using highly sensitive microphones to record different types of natural and industrial sounds in an effort to bring more awareness to the effects of climate change. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The entire experience reminded me of when I used to walk around and record different sounds wherever I was living, then transfer them to my computer to create new beats and rhythms. The film was followed by a stirring musical performance by a group called Fyield, making use of many of the sounds that were captured in the film. Thank you so much to the Speed for continuing to offer such high quality programming!

Porchfest 2022

If you happen to be in Louisville this weekend, please come enjoy the Deer Park Porchfest this Sunday, September 18th from 2-6pm, with over 40 musicians performing on 20 different porches throughout the neighborhood. I'll be playing an entire set of tunes from the fabulous Mr. Parry Gripp from 200-245pm at 1886 Rutherford Ave. The full performance schedule and map are available here: www.deerparklouisville.com/events/porchfest

See you at Porchfest!



TOO MUCH

come on up 

you are welcome here

come on up 

and let’s get this party started

come on up

where you will understand

come on up

and let me lend you a hand

come on up

come on up

come on up

i’m gonna say it again

come on up

come on up

come on up

help me take this rhythm out

 

come on up

where we are wide awake

come on up

where we give back what we take

come on up

where everybody’s sweet

come on up

where we’re swinging to the beat

come on up

come on up

come on up

i’m gonna say it again

come on up

come on up

come on up

help me take this rhythm out

headed to the solo now

 

come on up 

where there is always space

come on up

oh whatever might be the case

come on up

yeah we can have a ball

come on up

and we can talk about it all 

come on up

come on up

come on up

i’m gonna say it again

come on up

come on up

come on up

help me take this rhythm out

help me won’t you please? 

come on up

here all alone

waiting right here by the phone

on a fuse that is set to ignite

no i don’t have a care

oh i’d meet you anywhere

won’t you come take me dancing tonight?

 

back into shape

gonna make our escape 

‘cause you know it’d be such a delight 

let me take off the mask

oh now i’m rising to the task

won’t you come take me dancing tonight?

 

oh yeah when they play our song

we’re gonna make a wish 

that it would last forever

we’ll be swinging to the music in the pale moonlight 

won’t you come take me dancing tonight?

won’t you come take me dancing tonight?

just a little two-step?

how can it be?

is it a dream?

never knew something could feel so fine

it’s no mistake

can’t help but shake

it’s overtaking me 

it’s simply divine

yeah we’re on fire

gonna perspire

as we’re moving side by side

as i step to the rhythm with you

 

shut off the news

put on our shoes

got to vamoose to get there on time

shufflin’ our feet

moving so sweet

hundred years ago it woulda been a crime

never in doubt 

making me shout

come and watch me turn it out

as i step to the rhythm with you

 

yeah you know it’s just the way i’m feeling

when i’m right there next to you

let me take the lead! 

 

like i said, it’s just the way i’m feeling

when i’m right there next to you 

step with me now

i’m gonna rock

i’m gonna roll

i’m gonna hold it together 

while i’m losing control

i’m climbing up over the top

yeah i’m gonna keep it going

no i don’t want it to stop

because my heart is pumping

and the band is bumping 

and the crowd is jumping after midnight 

sure is something that it came from nothing

don’t care what’s coming  

‘cause we’re rocking tonight

 

pick up the phone

go tell your friends

everybody is invited 

and the party never ends

so listen close 

come get the stuff

got a rhythmic disposition

i can never get enough

because my heart is pumping

and the band is bumping 

and the crowd is jumping after midnight 

sure is something that it came nothing

don’t care what’s coming 

‘cause we’re rocking tonight

 

though the times are getting heady now

know we’re gonna keep it steady now

no mistaking that we’re ready now

so won’t you come on down 

and rise to better days?

it’s the same old scene of this tired routine

oh i wanna taste of something new

i’ve had my fill and i can’t wait until

we can set off and bid the world adieu

going far away on a holiday 

going far away now with you

 

packed my bags, got my luggage tags

yes you know that i’m gonna make it through

i’m on my track, nothing can hold me back

i’m on the road now to make our rendezvous

going far away on a holiday 

going far away now with you

 

come away tonight my dear

to some place far away from here

somewhere where we’ll pay no mind

to all the things we left behind

oh my god you know i’m ready

say goodbye for now 

i’m heading out on a holiday with you

skipping town on a holiday with you

 

ready for the day 

let’s hit it

champing at the bit right now

got an order i’m fulfilling

yeah gonna work it all out somehow

i know that it might be tricky

i know that it might get sticky by design

but i’m gonna keep on moving along 

yes i’m gonna climb on up this mountain high

 

back into the beat

let’s get it

really got the rhythm now 

feelin’ like i’m finally livin

just let me wrap it up here 

and i’ll take a bow

i know that it might be silly

but i know that it sure is feeling like the time is nigh

you got that right

but i’m gonna keep on moving along 

yes i’m gonna climb on up this mountain high

that’s right cause i’m gonna keep on moving along

gonna do my best before i say goodbye

out of place

out of joint

lost in space

what’s my point?

i’m feeling dense

and so deterred

it makes no sense

it’s quite absurd

don’t know what i’m doing 

feeling anxious all the time

oh but the pressure’s always building

hang on tight because

i gotta let it out

 

on the brink

on the verge

hard to think

got to purge

no one here

requested this

we’re forced into 

a dark abyss

don’t know what i’m doing 

feeling anxious all the time

oh but the pressure’s always building 

hang on tight because

i gotta let it out

 

show me how

i can improve

to tighten up

the way i move

make no mistake

to take good care

just stay awake

and keep aware

don’t know what i’m doing 

feeling anxious all the time

oh but the pressure’s always building 

hang on tight because

i gotta let it out

i don’t wanna wish upon a shooting star

i don’t need a drum kit or a new guitar

don’t wanna watch another tv show

and i don’t need to see the northern lights aglow

all i wanna do is to run with you tonight

 

i don’t wanna travel into outer space

i don’t need to be the one who wins the race 

and i don’t wanna wear another precious stone

don’t even wanna sing into this microphone 

all i wanna do is to run with you tonight

 

i want to sit and listen to the words you say

tell you don’t worry it’ll be okay

call you up and come to take you far away

 

i don’t wanna trophy or a heap of praise 

i don’t wanna dwell upon our yesterdays

don’t need the pleasures of a tidy sum

don’t wanna think about what’s yet to come, no

all I wanna do is to run with you tonight

wanna run with you tonight

wanna run with you tonight

wanna run with you tonight

leavin’ when you’re workin on the dollar sign

leavin’ in a hurry when you got a deadline

leavin’ when you’re working on the day to day

leavin’ when you just gotta get away 

‘cause you know that i never wanna say goodbye

 

leavin’ when you got a million things to do 

leavin’ when it’s just too much to get into

leavin’ when you wanna put your mind at ease

leavin’ when you’re going wherever you please 

you know that i never wanna say goodbye

no I don’t

 

gonna break it down

no i don’t wanna mess around

i think it’s obvious by now

i couldn’t change it anyhow

when we’re separated 

i feel unsophisticated

yeah you keep me fascinated

you’re the one i’ve been missin’

you know that i never wanna say goodbye

oh yeah you know that i never wanna say goodbye

no i never wanna let you go

please my dear you know i need you so

oh my love can’t you see i don’t wanna say goodbye? 

TWO DOFFS Of THE CAP

I’d like to take this opportunity to credit two individuals who helped the most recent project come to fruition. First, a profound and humble thank you to my good friend Paul Helvey for lending his talent on guitar for song #7. It’s been my privilege to perform with and learn from him over the past couple years through a variety of different endeavors. Second, I’d also like to express my gratitude to Zack Jarosz, who so graciously provided the image used for the artwork. You can find more of his work on his website. Thanks Paul and Zach for all your help!

So-So

HERE’S ANOTHER NUMBER FROM INSIDE MY HEAD

I COULDA DONE A MILLION OTHER THINGS INSTEAD

IT’S PLAIN TO SEE THAT I CAN’T SEEM TO HELP MYSELF

SO PARDON ME A MOMENT WHILE I’M SOMEONE ELSE

COME ON!

YEAH!

WON’T YOU SING WITH ME?

RIGHT THIS WAY

I’M GONNA MAKE A SCENE

COME ON!

YEAH!

I’M GONNA SING IT NOW

HERE’S ANOTHER CHANCE FOR ME TO SET THINGS STRAIGHT

SO I WILL PLAY THIS SONG AGAIN TO DEMONSTRATE

THAT I’M ILL AND THE MUSIC IS THE MEDICINE

NOW IT’S TIME TO TAKE IT BACK AROUND AGAIN


COME ON!

YEAH!

WON’T YOU SING MY DEAR?

RIGHT THIS WAY

YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR

COME ON!

YEAH!

HOW ‘BOUT WE BREAK IT DOWN RIGHT HERE?

YEAH!

GOTTA SING IT AGAIN

YEAH!

THAT’S RIGHT

SHOUT IT OUT, MY FRIENDS

OH MY

DEAR ME

I JUST CAN’T CONTINUE

WATCH ME GET DOWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR

GONNA TURN LOOSE TIL MY LEG’S SORE

CLOSING MY EYES, SHUFFLING MY FEET

STEPPING IN TIME TO THE TIGHT BEAT

NO I DON'T WANNA TAKE A REST

HEAD SPINNIN’ ROUND LIKE I BEEN POSSESSED

I’M GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER TOWN

WON’T YOU COME ALONG WHILE I GET DOWN?

WATCH ME GET DOWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR

GONNA SWING MY HIPS AND MY TORSO

WHEN THAT RHYTHM GETS GROOVIN’

YOU KNOW THAT I JUST GOTTA GET MOVIN’

DON’T BOTHER ME WITH NONSENSE

IT DON’T MATTER IF IT MAKES SENSE

GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER TOWN

NOW HIT THE CHORUS ‘FORE I GET DOWN

WE MIGHT BE SCARED TO DEATH

BUT THERE AIN’T NO TIME BUT THIS

SO LET IT OUT

I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE WILL BRING

SO COME BEAR WITNESS AS I DO MY THING

I’M GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER THIS TOWN TONIGHT

SO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH WHILE I GET DOWN

WE MIGHT BE SCARED TO DEATH

BUT THERE AIN’T NO TIME BUT THIS

SO LET IT OUT

HEY THERE, FRIEND!

TELL ME, HOW YA BEEN?

WILL YOU LISTEN AS I SING THIS SONG?

PLEASE DON’T WORRY

IT’LL BE DONE BEFORE TOO LONG

JUST A COUPLE MINUTES THEN I’LL SET YOU FREE

CLIMB ALONG THE RHYTHM AND THE MELODY

IT’S NOTHING TOO COMPLICATED

THAT MUCH I CAN GUARANTEE


OH...

IT IS GONNA BE THAT KIND OF SONG?

WELL I GUESS YOU BETTER COME ALONG

AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF

JUST DON’T LET IT WEIGH YOU DOWN

YEAH LET’S TAKE IT FOR ANOTHER SPIN

JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE IT OUT AND BACK AGAIN

I WONDER HOW MANY HAVE ALREADY GIVEN UP BY NOW

YOU KNOW WHAT?

WHO CARES?

IT DOESN’T MATTER TO ME

FOR I AM ONLY SINGING TO THEE

OF MY HUMBLE ADMIRATION

TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SYMPATHY

WHOA…

GUESS IT’S GONNA BE THAT KIND OF SONG

MIGHT BE BETTER IF YOU MOVED ALONG

BUT DARE TO HOPE THAT I MIGHT MEET YOU AT THE END?

SO I SAY YEAH!!

SING HIP HIP HOORAY!!

ANOTHER SONG TO SING ANOTHER DAY

I SAY YEAH!!

SING HIP HIP HOORAY!!

ANOTHER SONG TO SING AGAIN

ANOTHER SONG UNTIL THE END

ANOTHER SONG

ANOTHER DAY

WAKE UP

Here’s a tune by Paul Jacobs and Norman Stiles that Ernie sings to Bert on Sesame Street. It’s such a fun song to play! It urges me to stay healthy and improve my awareness of the world around me. Sadly I often fail at both of those. But I have this song to remind me! Thanks, Paul and Norman!