The idea for the song came while eating breakfast with my fishing buddy Doug, who always ordered the same thing - bacon (crisp) two eggs (over easy) and toast (white).

Bacon Eggs and Toast

I was at a Saturday morning jam session with some friends. My buddy Joe kept playing Hank Williams songs. I asked him why. He said he just woke up that morning with Hank Williams on his mind. And I said "Joe, you just gave me an idea for a song".

Hank Williams On My Mind

in 1955, Emmett Till, a young black man from Chicago was murdered for allegedly whistling at a white woman in a store in Mississippi. I tried to imagine what life was like for young black men in those days.

Mississippi 1955

A song I wrote for my fishing buddies on the River Smallies website. recorded in a spare bedroom using a cheap microphone while under the influence of adult beverages.

RS Rodeo

A bio song of my years spent river running.

The Paddle

River Morning

In 1930, a coal mine in Haymond, KY was shut down.  After suffering through WWI and the Spanish flu, now the miners and their families had to face the depression and lack of work.

Hard Times

Church on Devil's Creek

A forgotten song I wrote about 35 years ago.

Gold In The River

My rough attempt at adding a melody to Jim Kenyon's song lyrics he posted on the chordie website on 2/16/21.

Jim Kenyon's "Chasing My Dreams"

Sometimes when solo backpacking your imagination can run wild.

The Whisper

Singer/songwriter influenced by my Appalachian roots and the love of family, friends and the outdoors.

Dirty Ed

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