Rust On The Rails  
© 2019 Janice & Bud Merritt
Photo of Bud at eight years old :)
https://www.janiceandbud.com
Janice: vocals, arrangement and melody
Bud: RealTracks, RealDrums, lyric, engineering, mixing/mastering
An autobiographical song....

Verse 1
A child sits on a worn store bench next to his daddy
he stares at the dirt path leading to the train station
nearby the postmaster loads the wooden mail cart 
the kid waits to chase him in the hot Georgia sun 

Verse 2
when older the boy rides his bike down to the station
sittin’ on the loading dock he eats a brown bag lunch
men in fedoras ‘n mama’s with strollers  wait in  line
the conductor’s circled by colored dots from his punch

Verse 3
years later the young man visits the station house
his old postmaster’s there hanging a mailbag on a crane
the freight train slows down but no longer stops
its hook snatches the bag, he sees little stays the same

Bridge 
now an old man, eyes grown dim, he gazes down the line
the rusting rails shimmer and taper into distant pines 

 Turnaround 

Verse 4
standing in the shadow of the leaning water tank 
his thoughts are broken by a crow with its caw
the tracks bear no train, only faded memories
a station house that’s nothing but crumbling brick walls

the tracks bear no train, only faded memories

05/21/2019

Rust On The Rails

I've recently been focusing all my attention on twitch and youtube
Come hop in the stream sometime! https://www.twitch.tv/psychoface1991

Composer since my youngest age ... I'm interested in all the music from the moment they transport me and give me emotions ... I play a dozen instruments and compositions, here, are played on the keyboard or with the real instrument because I'm not a programer except for a paid work...
I am above all a melodist ... I work very little texts is another job that also takes time!
There is no finished product here, these are only tests or covers for fun. I think I said everything to introduce myself, so good listening ... and it's nice to have read so far !

We enjoy writing and producing Americana songs.  Janice's 2018 Americana album All Over The Map, her 2020 blues album Am I Blue Enough and her 2023 blues album Deep In The Domain are streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon,  Youtube and other platforms.  We appreciate you checking them out!

Having fun creating tracks in Pop, Rock, Blues, Electronic, Trance and Vocal styles . You will find a mix of styles and sounds for many tastes, throwback as well as modern. I always fall for a catchy groove or a funky beat!

Selected tracks are available for download.

Open to collab - I would love to swap some grooves with folks.

Brand New LP - Mysterious Light - Out Now - Listen/Buy Here - 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4q0ifmUGhbFOBghR0ETypK?si=YG1uYje6SxyG1x6rmpY__w
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/mysterious-light-lp

Love And Light LP - Out Now.
Listen/Buy Here -
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/love-and-light-lp

Brand New EP - Hope And Faith - Out Now - Listen/Buy Here - 
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/hope-and-faith-ep

Brand New Track - Into The Night - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0fwJiXKxSM&t=6s

Brand New Track - I Feel Your Love - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmI9lzRrPm4 

Brand New EP - Heart And Soul - Out Now - Listen/Buy Here - 
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/heart-and-soul-ep

Brand New Track - Reach Out - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xasDKqFAJQQ&t=17s

Brand New Track - Forever Love - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SI4erx-xMY&feature=youtu.be

Brand New Track - A Million Miles Away - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsbDAs50tGw&feature=youtu.be

John Lennon 80th Birthday Tribute - Jealous Guy (DMc Cover Out Now)

John Lennon 80th Birthday Tribute - Watch The Official Video Here - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2TN08WtsQ&t=18s

Brand New - Soul Shaker EP - Out Now. Listen/Buy Here
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/soul-shaker-ep

Brand New Single - Soul Shaker Blues - Out Now
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR586B5HYTM&feature=youtu.be

Brand New Single - Keeping It Together - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDDCAVxX58

Brand New Single - Summer Love - Out Now
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6zH2CwRshc&feature=youtu.be

New Single/EP - Enlightened - Out Now.
Buy/Listen Here - https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/enlightened-ep 
Enlightened (Official Lyric Video) Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne13b2Wwwgc&feature=youtu.be

Bravado - Neil Peart/Rush Tribute - Out Now.
Watch The Tribute Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC7ZT7Em3oU

Brand New Single - Keeps On Getting Better - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFnvrwFWAH0

Brand New Single - The Morning Sun - Out Now 
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2ZxkwoRzgw

New Single - 100% Rock And Roll / Rebel Rebel - Out Now
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OffVz5Hgxo&feature=youtu.be

Brand New LP - Different Day - Out Now - Listen/Buy Here - 
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/different-day-lp

New EP - 12th Round - Out Now - Listen/Buy Here -
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/12th-round-ep

New Single - Voodoo Man - Out Now
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS__8k_wx

New Track - Breathe - Out Now
Youtube - Watch Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhiVLI3dd_c

New Single - Moving On Again - Out Now.
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZdhDjutjGQ

Tomorrow Today EP - Out Now -
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/tomorrow-today-ep

New Single - Both The Same - Out Now 
Watch The Official Lyric Video Here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO24E4WFjnA

Watch The Official Video For Single - Nothing In Your Way - Here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1velSu0tni8

New EP - Another Way - Out Now - 
https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/another-way-ep

Debut LP - Rock And Roll Feeling - Out Now - 
3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/rock-and…oll-feeling-lp

SCHEDULED Appearances:
None at this time.  We will resume performing within a few months, God willing.   :-)

PAST PERFORMANCES:
8-28-'25, 6-8pm: pool-side at the Elkhorn Ridge Resort
8-26-'25: Country Coach Rally at Elkhorn Ridge Resort
8-13-'25, 6-8pm: pool-side at the Elkhorn Ridge Resor
7-24-‘25, 6-8pm: pool-side at the Elkhorn Ridge Resort
7-20-'25: Spearfish Festival in the Park
7-17-'25: pool-side at the Elkhorn Ridge Resort
7-13-'25: Private Barn-warming Party
7-5-'25: Private Birthday Party, Bozeman, MT
7-1-'25: Arnie's Birthday Party at Crow Peak Brewery
6-25-'25: Elkhorn Ridge Resort
6-26-'25: Elkhorn Ridge Resort
6-28-'25: Hot Springs Main St Arts & Crafts Festival
6-29-'25: Immanuel Lutheran Church service
6-13-'25: Bullwackers
6-17-’25: NHC Luncheon
6-7-'25: Private party
5-25-'25: Private Party
5-26-'25: Little Dane Church Memorial Day Service
5-9-'25: Black Hills State University Alumni Dinner
4-28-'25, 1030am: Funeral
4-26-'25: ILC Ladies Tea
4-25-'25:  Peaceful Pines SL
4-15-’25: Sturgis Easter Cantata
4-13-’25: Sturgis Easter Cantata
4-11-'25:  Peaceful Pines SL
4-5-'25: Farewell to Gordy Pratt at the High Plains Western Heritage Center
4-5-'25:  Crow Peak Brewery--Jam for Gordy!
3-28-'25: Peaceful Pines SL
3-07-'25:   Peaceful Pines SL
3-07-'25:  Aspen Grove AL
3-01-’25: Tea & Rose Coffee Shop
2-28-'25: Peaceful Pines SL
2-8-’25: Chute Rooster
2-7-'25: Peaceful Pines SL
2-7-'25: Private Party
1-24-'25: Peaceful Pines SL
1-10-'25: Peaceful Pines SL
12-14-’24: High Plains Western Heritage Center
11-17-'24: Crow Peak Brewery (w/ Grammy winner Dan Mahar!)
11-10-'24: High Plains Western Heritage Center
10-11-’24: Lookout Lounge
9-8-’24: The Clubhouse
9-7-'24: The Red Onion, Belle Fourche
8-8-’24: Elkhorn Ridge Resort
7-20-'24: Spearfish Festival in the Park
6-28-24: Hot Springs Main Street Festival
5-27-'24: Little Dane Church Memorial Day service
5-3-'24: Black Hills State University 50th Reunion, Class of '74
4-26-'24: Bullwacker's
11-12-'23: Black Hills Cowboy Church
5-15-'22: High Plains Western Heritage Center (with the great Kenny Putnam, Gordy Pratt, Paul Larson, Jason Guthmiller, and Rod Garnett!) 

Greetings! We are Jonny Hummingbird and Shelley Meadowlark, an acoustic duo available for hire that just loves to share great songs for people. Our style is an odd mix of genres, and our song list ranges from timeless pop, to folk, country, bluegrass, gospel, and even a couple of 15th century numbers! We play live at a variety of venues, including restaurants, lounges, festivals, fundraisers, church functions, funerals, private parties, and the occasional private acousticism for those suffering persistent electric earworms. :-)
Seriously though, we are hobby musicians who just hope we can bring some joy to those who hear our music. Will be slowly adding songs to this page. Thank you for listening.
P.S.  Check out our website at the link below.  You can also hear some of  Jonny's original tracks at the link to his Soundcloud. Cheers!

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