The Lyrics To Billy's Forest Chapter 71

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 71" on Spreaker. The innocence of nature. It seems like an oxymoron. I've been watching the budding of a rose for nearly two weeks. As humans we want it all right now. Yet this rose doesn't seem stressed. The moments required are taking in the elements that make up the entire picture. And as I watch this rose it occurs to me how unfair we are toward the things that have invited victory to our personal paths. Once lived out we hang onto them. Yet I know in the days ahead this rose won't be holding onto one colorful pedal. What if we're supposed to do the same? Shed the victories so that we can appreciate the entire journey.

The Circle

Listen to "The Circle" on Spreaker. Even as an elementary student at Ponderosa in Billings, Montana students always talked about their lives moving in circles. They either kept doing the same thing over and over or they felt life wasn't moving in forward motion. I honestly believe those childhood days are what planted the seed for me to put focus on reaching outward. But then you naturally begin to ask a lot of questions, "What am I reaching for or toward?" Too often we spend so much time thinking we're touching the right path that when the identity grinds your skills down to emptiness the next step is to deeply question the weight you brought to the path. Circles. Some believe we live this life over and over. We're supposed to learn from the endless dates with destiny. But what if your circle involves a painful departure that somehow leads to another persons discovery? Does the rebirth feed the fields of harvest or are you still in training?

Controlling The Storms

Listen to "Controlling The Storms" on Spreaker. We spend a lot of time trying to become what we'd like to see us as. But rarely do we put focus on what we truly can grasp. I'm not saying you can't dream. I'm not saying that furthering your education is a bad thing. I get to sit with a lot of people that have spent their lives trying to become what they think they are. Then one day it's too difficult to get back up. So we grow together learning to identify who you are and what your true strengths are. God didn't give you the ability to create lightning. And yet each of us are really good at creating storms.

Published

Listen to "What I Write" on Spreaker. In November of 2012 I was called to write a new book. One that would be unlike anything I've attempted. And yet my heart didn't offer any shades or shadows of doubt. Not until after the book was finished in the closing moments of 2015. It's now 2017. The book has finally been published. But not because of my efforts. A higher calling pushed the book beyond the place I dropped it. While daily writing these words took shape on the sheet of paper "All that I write is everything I am." Right away you might think, "Wow he's talking about himself." Not so! "All that I write is everything I am." That was a message from the Great I Am. That book came into being because God wanted the chapters to become visible. It's all documented in blogs and the daily writing. When the book was finished I allowed my walls of doubt and fear to consume the continuation of the chapters moving forward. After I assumed it was long gone from the journey the sentence appeared in front of me "All that I write is everything I am." Once I gave the book back to God. It was published. Post settings Labels Published on 6/26/17, 5:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time Permalink Location Options

The Push

Listen to "The Push" on Spreaker. Even before I took my first step within the walls of broadcasting I was saying weird things. I honestly believe that's why I got into radio. Those fast talking jocks blaring their vocals over song intros were saying wacky junk and for some reason I'd laugh or react in ways I couldn't explain. I know I say out of the box things. But what happens when you return to them over a year later? Being a daily writer I can do that. What's put down on paper in February of 2016 has a deeper footprint in June of 2017. Paying close attention to your odd ball habits of speaking is something that should always been jotted down. It's a life lesson moving through you. You're going to need it in the miles ahead.

Charles Berry

Listen to "Charles Berry Jr Talks About His Father Chuck" on Spreaker. Dualtone Records (an Entertainment One Company), has set a June 9 release date for ‘CHUCK,’ the final album and first new recordings in nearly four decades by founding rock and roll legend Chuck Berry, who passed away at the age of 90. Comprised of ten new recordings, eight of which were written by Berry, ‘CHUCK’ is his first new album since 1979’s ‘Rock It.’ It was recorded and produced by Berry in various studios around St. Louis and features his longtime hometown backing group - including his children Charles Berry Jr. (guitar) and Ingrid Berry (vocals, harmonica), plus Jimmy Marsala (Berry’s bassist for forty years), Robert Lohr (piano), and Keith Robinson (drums) - which supported him for nearly two decades on over two hundred residency shows at the famed Blueberry Hill club. The album also includes guest performances from Gary Clark Jr., Tom Morello, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Chuck’s grandson Charles Berry III. Acclaimed author and historian Douglas Brinkley contributes liner notes. Both Morello and Rateliff appear on album track “Big Boys,” which Brinkley calls “a guitar player’s national anthem” in his notes. The song is streaming now; listen and share here: https://youtu.be/d8Zoh-apWRE “Working to prepare the release of this record in recent months and in fact over the last several years brought him a great sense of joy and satisfaction,” the Berry family said in a statement posted to Facebook earlier this week. “While our hearts are very heavy at this time, we know that he had no greater wish than to see this album released to the world, and we know of no better way to celebrate and remember his 90 years of life than through his music.” Some of the songs on ‘CHUCK’ were originally conceived as far back as the 1980s, with Berry developing them in his home studio in St. Louis over many years during down time between tours. He worked on the album through 2014. When health concerns forced him to stop touring and recording in 2015, Berry continued to oversee production and planning for ‘CHUCK,’ enlisting his family and close friend Joe Edwards, the owner of Blueberry Hill, to fulfill his wishes that the album be completed and released. And from album highlight “Lady B. Goode,” a spiritual sequel to the iconic “Johnny B. Goode” featuring ripping solos from three generations of Berry guitarists, to the poignant country balladry of “Darlin’,” a duet with his daughter Ingrid, ‘CHUCK’ truly is a family affair. “Working on my Dad's record has been one of the best experiences of my life,” said Charles Berry Jr. “I will forever treasure the musical conversations we had, and the time we spent together completing it.” Chuck Berry’s passing on March 18, prompted an outpouring of support and condolences from fans, fellow musicians, and world leaders – from members of The Rolling Stones and Beatles, to former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Rolling Stone claimed that Berry “defined rock & roll during it’s early years and for decades to come.” The New York Times called Berry rock’s “master theorist and conceptual genius, the songwriter who understood what the kids wanted before they knew themselves,” adding that after 60 years, his earliest music “still sounds reckless and audacious.”

Dave Karger

Listen to "Dave Karger From Turner Classics" on Spreaker. In Honor of Pride Month, TCM's Gay Hollywood Spotlights LGBT Actors & Artists in Film History  Before the sexual revolution, Hollywood's LGBT community was forced to stay in the shadows, both on the screen and off. In Gay Hollywood, a new series airing Thursdays in June (Pride Month), Turner Classic Movies (TCM) honors a number of LGBT actors and artists whose talents helped them overcome the roadblocks they faced because of their orientation or gender identity. Hosting the series is entertainment journalist and TV personality Dave Karger. An award-winning host, interviewer and film expert, Dave has made nearly 200 live appearances on NBC's Today Show and is a regular contributor to E! and Access Hollywood. He spent 17 years as Senior Writer at Entertainment Weekly, was a red carpet greeter for the Academy Awards®, and serves on the juries of top film festivals nationwide.

Broken Teeth

Listen to "Jason McMaster From Broken Teeth" on Spreaker. A hotwired merger of AC/DC meets Danko Jones, Electric crackles with all the warhorse riffage of Motorhead and Rose Tattoo fused to the underground, lights-out sounds of such circuit-breaking head knockers as Rhino Bucket, Airbourne and Hellacopters. Call it crude and classic, but don’t dare call it dated. “It’s a cross between Screaming for Vengeance turning into Highway to Hell,” says singer Jason McMaster. “It’s timeless, screamin’ demon, barroom rock-n-roll for the denim-and-leather diehards who know that classic riffs don’t die, they just pick up steam and spit more venom every time they attack.” Amped with 12 jolts of Broken Teeth, Electric was self-produced by guitarist Jared Tuten. Without losing a single bead of onstage sweat and snarl, Electric finds Broken Teeth finally capturing such live fan favorites as “Bonfire,” “Hell For Sale,” “Roll Over” and “Burns Like Love,” along with the chanting title track and the motormouth, airwave raid of “Blood on the Radio.” “Broken Teeth destroys, pummels, demolishes, obliterates, slaughters and snuffs out all rock in its way,” raves Canadian torchbearer Danko Jones. “Fuckin’ Hell!” Described as “AC/DC, but pissed!” by Wildhearts frontman Ginger and called a “force to be reckoned with” by Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs frontman, Frank Meyer, Broken Teeth brings added firepower to Electric by turbocharging familiar versions of such jagged gems as “Undertaker,” “Devil Money,” “She’s Gonna Blow” and “Hangin’ by the Skin.” “These songs have been tightened to the breaking point after 150 shows a year on the road,” says McMaster, noting that Electric also features the sick and twisted, sly “love” song “Stick it In” and the chaotic screaming scat of “El Diablo.” “They’re road-tested, fan favorites and we want them be heard by the widest possible audience.” Plug it in hard, flick the switch and get ready to ride the lightning, because in the fiery hands of Broken Teeth, rock-n-roll just got a hell of a lot more Electric

Haylie Duff

Listen to "Haylie Duff Summertime Backyard Delights" on Spreaker. The return of backyard BBQ’s, poolside picnics and grilled meals galore – all signs that summer is kicking into full gear! When the weather is nice, the last place you want to be is cooped up in a steamy kitchen. But, how can you enjoy a quick, tasty meal without the hard hassle of making sure it provides the proper nutrients? It is possible! Haylie Duff is the author of The Real Girl’s Kitchen blog. She is very familiar with the necessity of quick and easy ideas for preparing and serving vegetables during the summer months and beyond. This summer, Haylie is teaming up with Libby’s® Fruits and Vegetables to develop exclusive summer entertaining-themed recipes for the easiest side dishes that can be served alongside grilled meats, or incorporated into light, refreshing appetizers ideal for a backyard party.

Unpainted By Choice

Listen to "Unpainted By Choice" on Spreaker. I truly do laugh when someone's presented an invitation followed by a question. Not a breaking point but an open space. With complete honesty I'm asked, "Can you provide me some information about your background to share with others?" Here's why I laugh. What occurred for the initial invitation to grow? The picture painted on that side of the screen must be different than what I see. Laughing moments. Which is the reason why I don't interview people. I create conversation. No questions. The majority of the time only statements. It serves as the open door to see the paint on the canvas from your side of the journey. When being introduced to a large number of attendees don't speak of he did and did and did but fill the moment with a connection of what's ahead. We spend too much time talking about what we've done. We no longer recognize the true journey isn't over yet. By the time we get back to it we've forgotten about the process. Your footprint has been washed away by the storms of everyday life. When being introduced in the future invite your guests into the future and not to a past that's been edited into a place of personal acceptance.

Thoughts vs Time

Listen to "Thoughts Versus Time" on Spreaker. I spend a lot of time writing about thoughts. I have several thoughts about time. Which came first? Time? Or the thought? Thoughts are like bills set free in the U.S. Congress. By the time a thought is activated there's too much weight added to its original purpose. Can time and thoughts become best friends? In reality I think they steal too much from each other to have a simple handshake. How then can you build a solid platform of creative success if the requirement to achieve it needs time as well as a thought?

The Truer Father

Listen to "The Truer Father" on Spreaker. I've always been amazed at the numbers. I guess it's completely natural to see the four walls of church swell on Christmas, Easter and Mothers Day but rarely if ever on Fathers Day. I'm baffled by that show of support. Someone said to me, "Dads go to church only to support their family and wives. So on their day of celebration they don't feel a need to be in the seats." Well don't I feel like the odd ball. I grew up with two fathers. I never called one of them step. I was just lucky enough to get two dads. As giving and protective as they were. Neither led me closer to God. In fact I used their silence to build paths toward people like them. So in essence each of our journeys of darkness with father figures... rather than hold onto lifelong grudges. Learn from the moment and allow them to still teach your mind body and soul like no other on this giant rock.

Unfaithful Prediction

Listen to "The Unfaithful Prediction" on Spreaker. Making the time to be available to write each morning allows you to create a peaceful path toward a brand new tomorrow. So often we are taught to never put thought in something that has nothing to do with today. When in reality to get to tomorrow you have to build up this day. It seems like circles. But in February 2016 I was writing about something I had written in 2015 but now we're talking about it in 2017. Everything written in 2015 was connected to this moment. Now the circle has an open door. What have you predicted and prepared for in your past life that you assumed would be let go along the way. And yet in this moment all that you thought would be lost has become greater?

Connections

Listen to "Connections" on Spreaker. I've been spinning music in clubs and at private parties for twenty five plus years. The success of the journey isn't based on how many times you play a line dance song but build the connection with the floor. Understanding the energy of the moment then delivering the passerby to place of expression. Dance is an incredible shape of language. Knowing how to speak it is learned art. What does this have to do with the average person? In all things we do life is a giant circle of energy. But too often we grab the source by the neck and take it all in without sharing. Then wonder what happened to that great mood you were sporting thirty minutes ago. Allowing things to move through you starts with awareness. How many times have you got caught up in a great conversation with a stranger and couldn't believe why you had so much in common? Becoming more aware of how you pull energy in and set it free will open your mind body and soul to a much better day at work or home play.

Surviving The Struggle

Listen to "Find Faith In The Struggle" on Spreaker. You can't deny that much of what we have in our everyday life has been handed to us. From great parents to bosses that play the favorites game. But what happens when that giving hand closes? Look around you. No moment passes that a friend or family member has been put on a new path of choices. Decision makers know how to feed the masses then cut them off. How do you learn to survive beyond the change. By accepting the presence of the struggle.

From Seed To Plenty

Listen to "From Seed To Plenty" on Spreaker. Being creative is a language that many outsiders can't relate with. And yet we were all born to create. The street that we speak isn't often what we're truly experiencing. Labels and names are chosen to help hide from the existence of what a creative person carries. If what the mind body and soul carries put colors on all things a creative mind grows you'd be amazed at how much the creative person drops onto the path. It carries too much doubt, shame and judgment from others. Inwardly the energy to use your imagination goes. Settling on the makings of other creative minds. You know writers, producers, musicians and other artists. All of who you are is still in you. Let it move through you. The greatest thing about being a creative mind is knowing the journey toward releasing what you see, feel and taste belongs in the world we live.

Gods Renewal

Listen to "Gods Renewal" on Spreaker. Being in the right place at the right time. How many times during a single lifetime are we gifted with the moment? July 21, 2009 I was in a doctors office having a heart attack. I was in the right place at the right time. But I don't believe such situations unfold only during times of trouble or victory. I am a note taker. Not just in church but in everyday life. When something arrives that can't be easily shaken. I jot down a note or two. Being in the right place at the right time is available to you every step you take. 99% of the time we ignore it because what is a payoff in 2017 that isn't making your bank account go up? But what if your new moment needs a process of right moments at the right time? We truly are map makers. But have you lost the way?

Frank Ocean

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Frank Ocean Creates Pictures" on Spreaker. Unmasking the picture. Frank Ocean isn't a lyric chaser. Each image presented within his beats is truly what he paints into place. One of my favorite lines? He says, "I create pictures you'll never see." The latest release from Frank on rBeatz Radio has him teamed up with Calvin Harris and Migos... Slide.

Brian Southall

Listen to "Brian Southall Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club" on Spreaker. Published on Thursday June 1st, the 50th Anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, a new Beatles book written by Brian Southall, Former Director of Communications of EMI Records Worldwide. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of what many think is the greatest Beatles album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!. Now, Brian Southall, author of 17 music books and former Director of Communications, EMI Records Worldwide (working intimately with the Beatles’ solo projects), puts his unique spin on the music and the era in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Album, The Beatles, and the World in 1967 (Imagine, an imprint of Charlesbridge Publishing, June 1, 2017; 978-1-62354-526-0; $30.00; Hardcover). The book celebrates a time when a pop album release was a hugely significant event in a year of global turmoil, and is published on the day the actual album was released 50 years ago. This book is separated into two parts: The first (“A” side) is all about the Beatles, and the second (“B” side) is all about 1967, the year the album was released. In an interview, Brian Southall can discuss: • The excitement and powerful impact that the release of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” had on the world during such a historically significant time • Never-before-seen interviews from other Beatles’ insiders featured in the book • What it was like working with artists such as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Sex Pistols, Queen, and Pink Floyd • Brian’s lists of top 5s from 1967, including the Top Songs of 67, Top Ten Albums 67, Best Books of 1967, US 1967 No 1 Singles, and more! ABOUT BRIAN SOUTHALL Spanning a 30+ year career in the music business, Southall started out as reporter on the Essex Chronicle in the 1960s where he first began interviewing pop groups including the Rolling Stones & The Who. Southall went on to work as a journalist for Music Business Weekly, Melody Maker and Disc before joining A&M Records as a press officer in 1973. From there he moved to EMI Records where, during a fifteen-year career he served in press, promotion, marketing, and artist development, working with the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Queen, Cliff Richard, Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols, Kate Bush, Nigel Kennedy & the Rolling Stones. When he left in 1989 he held the position of Director, Corporate Communications fort EMI Music Worldwide. Over the next 14 years he was a consultant to Warner Music International (Phil Collins, the Corrs, R.E.M., Madonna, Simply Red etc.), the international music retailers HMV and both the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) before ‘retiring’ to focus on writing.

Josh Wolf

Listen to "Josh Wolf Introduces The Prinze And Wolf Podcast" on Spreaker. Josh has always been that actor comedian that's always ready to talk about any subject. Knowing he's voicing and producing his own podcast programming I had to jump on his vision and mission. After all he's teamed up with Freddie Prinze Jr! Wait until you hear the style of shows we'd like to bring to life and why we should stay away from doing shows drunk. And why is it most states aren't legalizing pot? Josh has the inside.

Chasing The Beast Called Sleep

Listen to "Chasing The Beast Called Sleep" on Spreaker. I love standing in front of a group of people and asking "How many of you are sleepless at night because your creative mind has you working on projects that need to come to the surface?" One of the hardcore lessons about being an artist is the lack of paths and trails offered to help free the weight from the shoulders of other creative minds. A subject of having a sleepless night becomes that thing that's easily laughed off. And yet we know what it did to Michael Jackson. If you feed the creative beast at 3am it's going to want that middle of the night dinner every night. You can do everything within your power to shut down the creative energy but it's going to make it's way to the top at all costs. So how do you live with it without sounding like a broken record? Awareness is the first step. Activating newer discoveries comes in a close second. We're all creative hearts and doers. It's what we do in the silences that changes your life not in the display of victory.