Through junior high and high school, I continued to perform in a variety of situations. I would sing with my cousin Sammy, play organ for beauty pageants, and accompany myself on piano at church and occasional talent shows at school. I rarely played anything that challenged me to expand my skills. I was mainly getting… Continue reading Glenda’s Wedding
Category: Performing
The Gong Show Comes to Jackson
Back in early February of 1978, I was a sophomore in high school. I saw an article in the local paper that said The Gong Show was going to do a Roadshow version of their show in Jackson, TN on February 11. The auditions for the show would be held at the Holiday Inn in Jackson on… Continue reading The Gong Show Comes to Jackson
Singing Karaoke in China
During one of the meals on my 2006 trip to China, I talked about music to some of the guys that we were visiting. They found out that I write and sing songs. I found out that some of our hosts were into karaoke. They thought that I would enjoy going to a karaoke bar.… Continue reading Singing Karaoke in China
Statement of Faith
My wife, children and I lived in middle Tennessee for three years in a small town called Livingston. My youngest daughter was born while we lived there. We attended the First Methodist Church in the middle of town. Early in our time there, I joined their choir. I quickly became of their go to people for… Continue reading Statement of Faith
Fish Songs
This past weekend, I did special music during the worship service at the church I attend. Most of the time I do special music, I just sing one of my songs. I try to select a song that relates to the scripture lesson for the service or at least the theme for the service. This… Continue reading Fish Songs
Prayer Service
I spend a lot of time working with the music ministry of the church that I attend. I sing in the choir, play bass in the praise band and sing many of my religious songs during our services. I occasionally fill in leading singing or playing the piano. I also get called on for the… Continue reading Prayer Service