Southern Mysteries http://jamesjohnwilson.com/blog.cfm Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:15:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Funeral Blues - Lyrics http://jamesjohnwilson.com/blog.cfm?feature=2687565&postid=1250511 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_Blues"> Funeral Blues Poem by <a target="_new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._H._Auden">W H Auden&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangement by James John Wilson <a target="_new" href="http://www.reverbnation.com/store_iframe/store/artist_357134?item_type=">Purchase on New CD - &quot;Live At The Black Cat&quot; 6/8 Medium Speed 9/26/2010 (Verse 1) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bm Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;D &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bm Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, A &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; D &nbsp; A (slide down fairly quickly with these three &nbsp;chords, pausing on each) Silence the pianos and with muffled drum &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. (X2) (Verse 2) - (use chord from first verse) Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message He is Dead. Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. (Verse 3) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A He was my North, my South, my East and West, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A My work week and my Sunday rest, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; &nbsp; Em &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;G &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong. Em G A (X 4 ) &nbsp;Solo - (The pace and feeling of this is like the pallbearers walking with slow synchronous step) (Verse 4) - (use chord from first verse) The stars are not wanted now; put out every one, Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun, Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods; For nothing now can ever come to any good. Em G A (X 4 ) Fade

Funeral Blues

Poem by W H Auden  
Arrangement by James John Wilson
Purchase on New CD - "Live At The Black Cat"
6/8 Medium Speed
9/26/2010

(Verse 1)
                      D                 A         Bm
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
       A                              D                      A        Bm
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
A                   Em                       G       D   A (slide down fairly quickly with these three  chords, pausing on each)
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
                        Em                 G                  A
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. (X2)


(Verse 2) - (use chord from first verse)
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He is Dead.
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.

(Verse 3)
                      Em                                       G       A
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
      Em                      G                  A
My work week and my Sunday rest,
      Em                                   G            A
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
  Em                                                        G           A
I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.

Em G A (X 4 )  Solo - (The pace and feeling of this is like the pallbearers walking with slow synchronous step)

(Verse 4) - (use chord from first verse)
The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods;
For nothing now can ever come to any good.

Em G A (X 4 ) Fade


]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:15:00 GMT 5BEBFE6B66B9C5D8052A6F4ECA3B7159 White Crosses - Poem http://jamesjohnwilson.com/blog.cfm?feature=2687565&postid=1234716 by James John Wilson, Aug 2011 I've seen the fields Where the white crosses grow. And Wept for the fallen That I didn't know. ... In my mornings of peace When my dog and I stroll I think to the fields And their heavenly roll ... Come leaders of women Come leaders of men Ponder and consider What led to their end ... A vision, a vision Goes the virtuous call To weigh our causes Before they fall ... I've seen the fields Where the white crosses grow. And Wept for the fallen That I didn't know. ... In my mornings of peace When my dog and I stroll I think to the fields And their heavenly roll Chords Capo fret 5 &nbsp; &nbsp;
by James John Wilson, Aug 2011
I've seen the fields
Where the white crosses grow.
And Wept for the fallen
That I didn't know.
...
In my mornings of peace
When my dog and I stroll
I think to the fields
And their heavenly roll
...
Come leaders of women
Come leaders of men
Ponder and consider
What led to their end
...
A vision, a vision
Goes the virtuous call
To weigh our causes
Before they fall
...
I've seen the fields
Where the white crosses grow.
And Wept for the fallen
That I didn't know.
...
In my mornings of peace
When my dog and I stroll
I think to the fields
And their heavenly roll
Chords
Capo fret 5
 
 
]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:40:00 GMT 3F9D3DF4C2CAF374C2F08365420CB4F0 Links to Music Services, Festivals and Other Sites http://jamesjohnwilson.com/blog.cfm?feature=2687565&postid=1231260 Resources <a target="_new" href="http://www.reverbnation.com/JamesWilson">Reverbnation.com &nbsp;- great set of services that scale with your budget start with FREE!<a target="_new" href="http://wfuv.org/">&nbsp; <a target="_new" href="http://wfuv.org/">WFUV <a target="_new" href="http://folkyourself.com/">Go Folk Yourself! <a target="_new" href="http://www.festivalpreview.com/festivals">Festival Preview - helpful festival finder <a target="_new" href="http://www.sonicbids.com/">SonicBids.com - best way to find opportunities and gigs.&nbsp; Festival Submission Information August <a target="_new" href="http://www.musikfest.org/info/applications.php">MusikFest 20XX - They have a singer songwriter stage. <a target="_new" href="http://www.uticamusicfest.net">Utica Music and Arts Festival (UMAF) - up state NY festival. <a target="_new" href="http://12milesnorth.org/">Take Me To The River GrassRoots Music Festival - Hastings-On-Hudson&nbsp; <a target="_new" href="http://www.pfs.org/folk-festival/contact">Philadelphia Folk Festival - via SonicBids.com. &nbsp;Deadline each year is approximately. &nbsp;Apr 30, 2011 &nbsp; Resources
Festival Submission Information ]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:20:00 GMT 6D4670ED7B80CD416C4E2D6A50111DCA Local Open Mics - Westchester, NY http://jamesjohnwilson.com/blog.cfm?feature=2687565&postid=1228086 &nbsp;This is a living document which I update from time to time with a list of open mics that I frequent. &nbsp;Let me know if I am missing anything... Open Mics # Venue City Day/Time Run By Note 1 <a target="_new" href="http://www.rivercitygrille.com/main.html">River City Grille Irvington, NY Every Tuesday 9 PM - 11:30 PM Joe No Very supportive and quiet open mic. &nbsp;People really listen here. &nbsp;Family run restaurant. &nbsp;Joe No might be the nicest guy in the freakin world.<a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/284682948398/"> http://www.facebook.com/groups/284682948398/ 2 <a target="_new" href="http://www.lucys-lounge.com">Lucy's Lounge Pleasantville, NY Every Monday ~9 to Close <a target="_new" href="http://www.peteyhop.com">Petey Hop Over 8 years old. &nbsp;Very well attended. &nbsp;Can be loud. &nbsp;Petey is really really cool, and super talented. &nbsp;Pretty hard rocking crowd. &nbsp;All talent levels but some really Pro's here. &nbsp;Some younger crowd. &nbsp;Bar scene. 3 &nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://www.tribeshill.com/">Tribes Hill &nbsp;V aries &nbsp;First Monday of Each Month except Decmember &nbsp;Rick Rock Location is rotated to a new hosting member each month. &nbsp;You are not required to host in order to participate.&nbsp; This is a long running singer songwrite circle which is well organized and well attended. &nbsp;It is for members only. &nbsp;Lovely, lovely group of people. &nbsp;Very folky. &nbsp;This group had deep ties throughout Westchester. &nbsp;Talent level is good to world class. 4 &nbsp;<a target="_new" href="http://purplecrayoncenter.org/">Purple Crayon &nbsp;Hastings-On-Hudson &nbsp;Second Friday of Each Month 7 PM to ~10 &nbsp;Sarah and Adel Awesome place, an old church. &nbsp;Recently remodeled, wonderful sound system and tremendous acoustics. &nbsp;Only been once, but nice. &nbsp;Cover charge which is NOT great but worth it. &nbsp;Small bar with food and drink. Open Mics # Venue City Day/Time Run By Note 1 River City Grille Irvington, NY Every Tuesday 9 PM - 11:30 PM Joe No Very supportive and quiet open mic.  People really listen here.  Family run restaurant.  Joe No might be the nicest guy in the freakin world.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/284682948398/ 2 Lucy's Lounge Pleasantville, NY Every Monday ~9 to Close Petey Hop Over 8 years old.  Very well attended.  Can be loud.  Petey is really really cool, and super talented.  Pretty hard rocking crowd.  All talent levels but some really Pro's here.  Some younger crowd.  Bar scene. 3  Tribes Hill  V aries  First Monday of Each Month except Decmember  Rick Rock Location is rotated to a new hosting member each month.  You are not required to host in order to participate. 

This is a long running singer songwrite circle which is well organized and well attended.  It is for members only.  Lovely, lovely group of people.  Very folky.  This group had deep ties throughout Westchester.  Talent level is good to world class. 4  Purple Crayon  Hastings-On-Hudson  Second Friday of Each Month 7 PM to ~10  Sarah and Adel Awesome place, an old church.  Recently remodeled, wonderful sound system and tremendous acoustics.  Only been once, but nice.  Cover charge which is NOT great but worth it.  Small bar with food and drink. ]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:50:00 GMT B0E947905164B21D6F7F3FDBEDB2F084