Rhythm of the Road (Acoustic Version)

Rhythm Of The Road (Acoustic Version)

This song was written right before the first lockdown here in the States, not really knowing what was ahead of us all. It deals with how sometimes all we can do in the face of immense challenges is to just take a breath and try to find peace within.

Simple Answers

Fly Again is a hopeful song about someone who has been through difficult times. While they aren’t quite free from their troubles yet, they know that soon they will break away from what holds them captive. Fly Again seems to resonate in this very difficult moment we are in, with its themes of determination, resilience, and strength.

Unlock the Doors

Fly Again

When I would spend the night at Grandma’s when I was very little, she would tuck me in underneath a quilt she had made and lie beside me telling stories of her childhood in Missouri. Her voice was like a lullaby to me, and I would drift off to dream listening to her. Years later I found myself at her bedside lulling her to sleep. This song is a reflection on what a privilege it is when we can care for those who once cared for us.

Reunion: Songs of Family and Home

Sleep (Grandma's Lullaby)

My new single for Spring “Flowers on the Road" serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the small moments along our journey of self-discovery. In our quest to find our place in the world, we may come to realize that we belong exactly where we are.

Every Spring while growing up in the 80’s in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, my family would load up picnic baskets and ice chests and head north towards Kingsville for our annual “flower tour.” The wildflowers along Highway 77 were absolutely spectacular in those days.There were endless fields of bluebonnets, winecups, primroses and countless other types of wildflowers on either side of the road and the middle “island.” We’d drive along, stopping at the more impressive swaths of color until we wound up at an old picnic area near Riviera where we would stop for lunch. 

This was the one rare occasion of the year when both sides of the family would gather together. The contrast between my mother’s family who had more of a simplistic Southern worldview and my father’s family who were Northern and more cerebral and intellectual was striking, yet everyone got along and found common ground in the beauty of the day. 

As I’ve grown older, it’s been hard to watch as progress and construction have taken most of these places and concrete has become more common than dirt along these old roads. Thankfully, there are still some patches that have yet to be paved over. It also amazes me how often I think of those Spring days and how the sight of a primrose takes me right back to the side of Highway 77, walking hand in hand with my ancestors.

Flowers on the Road

Flowers On The Road

In a world rife with conflict, injustice, and despair, "Trust the Trees" urges us to seek solace and wisdom in the silent teachings of the natural world, especially when the human realm consistently fails to present any lasting, meaningful solutions.

Trust the Trees

Trust The Trees

"I Can’t See the Moon'' was composed at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and is ultimately a positive declaration of hope in the face of fear and uncertainty and speaks to the comfort nature can bring in difficult times.

I Can't See The Moon

One of my most personal pieces, "Erase These Scars" delves into the enduring impact and emotional scars that linger long after an abusive relationship has ended. My hope is that anyone who has been through such an experience can find some healing in these words.

Erase these Scars

Erase These Scars

By far my most requested song at gigs, "Put on a Happy Face" is a lighthearted take on dealing with days that just don't go as planned.

Put on a Happy Face (Acoustic Version)

Joel Brogon is a Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter from South Texas.
At the heart of Brogon's artistry lies a profound commitment to narrative storytelling, weaving tales inspired by his own life experiences and those around him. Through his songs, he sheds light on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of nature to social justice issues like LGBTQ+ rights and environmental stewardship.

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