I'm lucky to have a day job that lets me travel to historic downtowns and see the great work being done in this places as they are coming back to life.  Much of this album was inspired by this work.  The sound is inspired by my favorite country artist, Brad Paisley.

The Things We're Against

Want It Back

Denim Coat (feat. Azuriah Kennedy)

Plant a Bright Flower
Robert Fulton ©2020
Capo 3, C Position (Key of D#)
3/4 Time Up-Tempo

Acoustic Guitar Intro

C
Sit in bright sun
F
Live this quick minute
C
Use that sunshine
G
Clear out my mind

          C
I’m gonna sit real quiet
F
Ease my real pain
C
Use this new space to
G
Live with some grace

F
Life has its ups and downs
G
Wanna hold on tight
F
Gotta get to the garden gotta
G
Set it up right

F
Don’t know what’s comin’ gonna
G
Learn from what’s been
F
Plant a bright flower
F/G          G-G7  G-G7
Thank an old friend

Guitar Solo
C  F  C  G
C  F  C-G-G*

C
Think less-more feel
F
Cook a good meal
C
Tidy my home and
G
Go for a roam

          C
I’m gonna whisper to my dog
F
Rub my baby’s toes
C
Take care of those
G
Who need me the most

Chorus

          C
I’m gonna soften my speech
F
Hear with new ears
C
Dance real slow and
G
Drift with swift flow

          C
I’m gonna learn something new
F
Sing a love song
C
Make some strange art
G
Open _ wide _ my heart (x3)

F  G  F  G
F  G  F  F/G  G-G7 G-G7

End on C

Plant a Bright Flower, Live and In-Studio with Bobby Bills & the River, 6.6.25

Front Porch Farewell is a slow-burning ballad for goodbyes that come too soon. Set to the creak of timber and the quiet hum of memory, it's a tribute to moments you never forget — and the places you leave a part of yourself behind.

Front Porch Farewell

We are all responsible for doing our part...#Pray for Texas

Life’s Invoice

I was Loving You (Re-mix)

Dough Boy’s rollin’, tires so high,
A lift kit that’s reaching for the sky.
The pills didn’t work, no blue little dreams,
So he cranked the diesel, and made it scream.
A cloud of smoke with a thundering roar,
He ain't compensating, no, not anymore.

He’s got no steel, and the axles bend—
A floppy truth he can’t defend.

Dough Boy drives with a dough-soft dong,
Rollin’ coal like nothin’s wrong.
His shaft don’t rise, but the chassis might,
Suspension compensates each night.

At the corner shop, he revs that beast,
With a V8 roar, he's the freakin' priest.
Shifting gears, blowing clouds of despair,
But he ain’t slowing, he’s breathing the air.
It’s more than just horsepower and torque,
It’s a symbol of might when things just don’t work.

Revving blind through smoke and bluster,
He’s got the heat, but can’t muster.

Dough Boy thunders down the street,
A monument to his limp deceit.
His manhood's made of crescent dough,
And no amount of torque will grow.

When the sun sets low and the trucks all around,
He’s the loudest on the block, shaking the ground.
A man of the moment, but inside he's hollow,
His truck’s his pride, the one thing he can follow.
Dough Boy, with the rolling coal mist,
A myth of manhood he can’t resist.

He’s not upright, but still he climbs—
The only height is axle-timed.

Dough Boy, flaccid king of smoke,
With girthless pride and piston poke.
No blood will surge, but diesel might,
He hauls his shame in broad daylight.

Dough Boy’s still rolling, tires to the sky,
In his lifted dream, he’s still flying high...

Dough Boy

Thank God For Her

It's All About The Land..mp3

Kirby Howarth is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque city of York in the United Kingdom. With a captivating blend of folk, indie, and blues influences, Kirby's music weaves together heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies, and raw emotions.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Kirby creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. His lyrics are poignant and introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the complexities of life. Accompanied by his soul-stirring acoustic guitar, Kirby's warm and emotive voice carries his melodies with a graceful authenticity that leaves a lasting impression.

Kirby's talent has garnered recognition beyond the local scene, with his music being featured on esteemed platforms such as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, as well as receiving widespread airplay on various local radio stations. His performances are characterised by an intimate and genuine connection with the audience, where each song becomes a shared experience that touches hearts and lingers in the memory.

“Acoustic laid back new wave punk indie folk with a sprinkle of deep meaningful day to day observations on how the world goes round and round and round and sometimes I actually notice this happening and decide it’s worthy enough to write a song about.”
- Kirby Howarth

"In the years I’ve been tracking the progress of York singer songwriter Kirby Howarth it’s been fascinating to hear him refining his approach and zeroing in on the sound he’s been hearing inside his head all these years.
As a result, his songs grow ever more focussed and appealing"
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" A strong collection of songs, well written and delivered. The vocal styling is distinctive and appealing - you connect emotionally with the listener."
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" That's another fantastic song everyone's a gem from you, you write really really nice songs Kirby."
- Alan Raw, BBC Radio Leeds Introducing

I was Loving You (Re-mix)

Kirby Howarth

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