I wrote this song back in 2006 as a reaction to the sudden death of my dear friend & musical mentor, Nathan Davis.  I met Nathan back in 2000, when I was living in Southern Pines. He was a prolific songwriter/singer/musician and meeting him changed my life.   This track was produced & arranged by my friend & Grammy Nominated producer, John Custer.  Please take a moment to click on this link and learn more about Nathan's music and life. He will live forever in his songs: www.nathan-davis.com

Falling Down by Jessica Mashburn (produced by John Custer)

In 2012, North Carolina elected a Republican governor, Pat McCrory, and Republicans took both state houses, giving them control of both the legislative and executive branch for the first time since 1870. Since taking office, McCrory has signed into law a number of bills promoting conservative governance, and the legislature has passed or considered a number of other laws which have generated controversy. The bills signed into law by McCrory and proposed legislation have been the target of ongoing "Moral Mondays" civil disobedience protests, organized in part by local religious leaders including Rev. William Barber, head of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP. Members of the protest movement meet every Monday to protest an action by the North Carolina legislature and then enter the legislature building. Once they enter, a number are peacefully arrested each Monday.  Since the start of April, more than 800 demonstrators have been arrested in the course of the protests, and police have estimated weekly attendance at over 2,500. Cited reasons for the protests include legislation recently passed or proposed on changes to Medicaid, unemployment benefits, teacher pay, changes to voting regulations, school vouchers, tax reform, and abortion rights.  We have come together to have our voices heard, for we feel that our state is quickly regressing back to a time in history that we are not proud of.  Shout NC! has written & recorded this song in order to empower ourselves, the misrepresented citizens, as we organize & prepare to take back the future and progression of our state, North Carolina!!!

We encourage you to take these words and use them!! Download this song & share it with other NC citizens & your friends & family in other states!  Perform this at your local protects!  Record your own version of this song! Video accompaniment will soon follow on You Tube, stay tuned. 

Lyrics
WE ARE NOT GOING AWAY
Kristy Jackson/Evan Olson, Jessica Mashburn

We were first in flight
Now we have to fight
We are here to persevere by taking back our rights

We are not going away
We are not going away

These bills you legislate
Are messengers of hate
You’re supposed to speak for all the people in this state

We are not going away
We are not going away

We must all unite
No more left or right 
Only honest leadership make the future bright

We are not going away
We are not going away

We’re shutting all the doors 
On progress from before
Governing with common sense is all we’re asking for

We are not going away 
We are not going away

We are here to shout
For change to come about
Don’t forget that next November we can vote you out

We are not going away
We are not going away

"We Are Not Going Away" (Shout NC!) by Kristy Jackson, Jessica Mashburn, & Evan Olson

Someone To Give My Love To

written by Paul Williams & Kenneth Ascher 

Rainbow Connection by Jessica Mashburn

A new tune from our soon to be released and long awaited 2nd album called "The Dangle".

The Dangle

Anything You Want

Evan and I wrote this song back in 2010.  It will probably never be on an album, so you are welcome to download it.  It's a pretty catchy, summertime song.  

I Want Some More by AM rOdeO

From our AM rOdeO album entitled "Doot".  Available on CD Baby for a hard copy or iTunes for download.  

Need

Last night I was asked if I had ever written a song about "mustaches"?  Well, I had not at the time.  But, a few hours later, I had written & recorded a song called "Mr. Mustache".  

Mr. Mustache

Happy Holidays from AM rOdeO!! Enjoy this free download of our rendition of the classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside" as a gift.  Please share it with your friends, loved ones & family!! 
words and music by Frank Loesser

Baby, It's Cold Outside

"Where the Cool Kids Play"  by AM rOdeO 
Lyrics, keyboards, & vocals by Jessica Mashburn
Music, guitar, percussion, & production by Evan Olson

On Sunday, April 7th from 2-8PM at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC, there will be a benefit to raise money for The Creative Center.  

How much: $10 suggested donation

Extras: merch tables, fabulous people, good energy

Who:

2:00-2:30 AM rOdeO
(Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn)

2:45-3:30 Mike Garrigan and Mark Kano
(Formerly of Atheneum)

3;45-4:30 Sourwood Sweet
(CD Release Party)

4:45-5:30 Red Dirt Revelators
(Red Hot Blues)

5:45-6:30 Marcus Horth Trio
(Greensboro's Hottest Rock Guitarist)

6:45–8:00 Joey Barnes and Luna Arcade CD Release Party
(former drummer for Daughtry)


To learn more about The Creative Center, visit their website:  http://www.thecreativecenter.net

Jessica Mashburn

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