Writing new songs, BBQ, & Gabe Dixon Band

Getting into writing mode is tough sometimes. After you’ve written a “body of work,” you ride that rollercoaster out and milk them for all they’re worth. Then people start asking for more - something new. You almost have to remove yourself completely from “performing mode” and get into “create mode.” Atleast, that’s the way it’s been for me in my songwriting career. However, I find this method to be highly inefficient compared to the new practice I’m trying to get into - ALWAYS WRITING. If you’re an artist, your muses are around you all the time. And if you’re not always writing, you could miss a good chance at a great song. This realization, coupled with the fact that I’m disappointed in my new song production of late, is why I’m going to get back on that songwriting horse.

Another subject I wanted to touch on - BBQ. I got into a pretty heated discussion recently, defending the fact that eastern NC style BBQ is way better than that of “west of Raleigh” style BBQ (or anywhere else in the world for that matter). Deal with it. It just is. I don’t feel like I need to discuss this any further.

Last, but certainly not least, I’d like to mention a great band I was just turned onto - a nashville trio, the Gabe Dixon Band. I saw these guys open for Dave Barnes in New York a few months ago, but am now just getting around to getting their stuff on iTunes. These songs are kicking my ass. Great players, smooth voice, and amazing songwriting. I highly suggest you go out and get their self-titled album right now. I dig mucho.