Friday, December 29, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Saturday, December 2, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
George "Wild Child" Butler - Can You Use A Man Like Me / Sam Lay Drums
George Wild Child Butler also opened for Sam Lay when I was playing bass in the band.
Lucille Spann - My Baby - Dedicated To Otis
Lucille was the lead singer for the Sam Lay Blues Band in the early 70's When I was playing Bass for Sam
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Friday, November 24, 2017
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
God is too Good to be Unkind and He is too Wise to be Mistaken
God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And
when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart. When you are so
weak that you cannot do much more than cry, you coin diamonds with both
your eyes. The sweetest prayers God ever hears are the groans and sighs
of those who have no hope in anything but his love.
Charles Spurgeon
Think about the first line because it speaks to who God is. God is not unkind to you and God never makes a mistake concerning you regardless of what it looks like or how it feels. The sweetest prayers sounds like some of my prayers lately sometimes I feel that I have no hope in anything but God's love for me. In the third movie in The Lord of the Rings, "The Return of the King" Elrond the Elf King comes to Aragorn to bring him the sword that had been broken but had been reforged, he tells him that the dead men that live in the mountain can provide Aragorn with a great army and says "They will listen to the King of Gondor" The last thing Elrond says is "I give hope to men" Aragorn replies "I keep none for myself"
That's how I feel at times and why this quote from Spurgeon really speaks to me, God hears the groans and sighs of those who have no hope in anything but his love.
Charles Spurgeon
Think about the first line because it speaks to who God is. God is not unkind to you and God never makes a mistake concerning you regardless of what it looks like or how it feels. The sweetest prayers sounds like some of my prayers lately sometimes I feel that I have no hope in anything but God's love for me. In the third movie in The Lord of the Rings, "The Return of the King" Elrond the Elf King comes to Aragorn to bring him the sword that had been broken but had been reforged, he tells him that the dead men that live in the mountain can provide Aragorn with a great army and says "They will listen to the King of Gondor" The last thing Elrond says is "I give hope to men" Aragorn replies "I keep none for myself"
That's how I feel at times and why this quote from Spurgeon really speaks to me, God hears the groans and sighs of those who have no hope in anything but his love.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Lucky Peterson - Yer Blues
I played bass for Lucky when he was 4 to 5 years old he was know as Little Lucky and playing a Hammond B3 organ with foot bass.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Trainman Blues - Walking Blues (Lyrics Video) Trainman Blues is a 4 piece modern blues/roots band, Based in Copenhagen, Denmark,I recomend this band to you they have a refreshing sound, check them out @ Trainmanblues
Visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Trainmanblues/
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Trainman Blues - Wholesome Treat (Lyrics Video) - Trainman Blues is a 4 piece modern blues/roots band Based in Copenhagen, Denmark I recomend this band to you they have a very refreshing sound
Visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Trainmanblues/
Monday, October 23, 2017
On Suffering
"In 1523 an Augustinian friar, Lambert Thorn was arrested for
adhering to his evangelical faith. Thorn spent five years in prison
where he eventually died in 1528 - without recanting. On January 19,
1524 early in Thorn's imprisonment, Luther sent Thorn a letter of
spiritual encouragement.
Luther led with reminders of Thorn's union with Christ and the strength this union provides: "Christ who is in you, has given abundant testimony that you do not need my words, for he himself suffers in you and is glorified in you. He has taken captive in you and reigns in you. He is oppressed in you and triumphs in you" Christ in us is not only the hope of glory; our union with him is also our sure hope this side of glory.
Luther told Lambert to be "mindful that you are not suffering alone but that He is with you who says, 'I will be with him in trouble; because he has set his love upon me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high because he has known my name ... Be of good courage and he will strengthen your heart" Luther's counsel is the counsel of the Word: "He has said: In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Counseling Under The Cross - How Martin Luther Applied The Gospel To Daily LIfe by Bob Kellemen, pg. 108
Luther led with reminders of Thorn's union with Christ and the strength this union provides: "Christ who is in you, has given abundant testimony that you do not need my words, for he himself suffers in you and is glorified in you. He has taken captive in you and reigns in you. He is oppressed in you and triumphs in you" Christ in us is not only the hope of glory; our union with him is also our sure hope this side of glory.
Luther told Lambert to be "mindful that you are not suffering alone but that He is with you who says, 'I will be with him in trouble; because he has set his love upon me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high because he has known my name ... Be of good courage and he will strengthen your heart" Luther's counsel is the counsel of the Word: "He has said: In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Counseling Under The Cross - How Martin Luther Applied The Gospel To Daily LIfe by Bob Kellemen, pg. 108
Be encouraged Saints God is with you and God is for you.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017
Left Wing Only
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017
A Happy Fart
We are celebrating the 500 anniversary of a German Monk nailing his
95 Thesis to the door of the church. Martin Luther the man who started
the Reformation. I wonder sometimes how many churches would welcome the
man who said the following:
A happy fart never comes from a miserable ass.
Martin Luther
He who loves not wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long.
Martin Luther
False preachers are worse than deflowerers of virgins.
Martin Luther
A happy fart never comes from a miserable ass.
Martin Luther
He who loves not wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long.
Martin Luther
False preachers are worse than deflowerers of virgins.
Martin Luther
Luther was full of lines like these, he was tough, his speech could be
street level, he could be brash and did things that offended people. But
this was the man God chose, he was not perfect but these are the
reason's that I am drawn to Luther. I have found that he is a good
companion to have as I pursue God. My only wish is to be as witty as he
and to believe and preach the word of God with the power and strength
that he demonstrated. If you didn't laugh at the line about a happy fart
than you just might be a miserable ass. (Mic drop)
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Gary Moore - Preacher Man Blues
I was walking down the street one day Saw a preacher man coming my way Took me aside and he said to me "Better wash away your sins down in Galilee" And I said "oh wee, Lord have mercy on me Oh wee, Lord have mercy Oh wee, Lord have mercy on me Lord have mercy on this wicked man" A preacher man said to me "Don't try to blame no one else 'Cause after all is said and done The only one to blame is yourself'" And he said " oh wee, Lord have mercy on you Oh wee, Lord have mercy Oh wee, Lord have mercy on you Lord have mercy on this wicked man" Preacher man took my hand Said "let me lead you to the promised land Take my advice and listen to me You better wash away your sins down in Galilee" And he said " oh wee, Lord have mercy on you Oh wee, Lord have mercy Oh wee, Lord have mercy on you Lord have mercy on your wicked soul
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Albert King - The Very Thought Of You (1978)
A cover of Ray Noble's The very thought of you (1934), from Albert King's "New Orleans Heat", produced by Allen Toussaint in 1978.
Stones, Dirt, and Pieces of Dead Cat
"I was honored today with having a few stones, dirt, rotten eggs, and pieces of dead cat thrown at me"
George Whitefield
America’s Great Awakening was sparked largely by Whitefield’s preaching tour of 1739–40. Though only 25 years old, the evangelist took America by storm. Whitefield’s farewell sermon on Boston Common drew 23,000 people—more than Boston’s entire population. It was probably the largest crowd that had ever gathered in America. Ben Franklin once estimated that Whitefield, without any amplification, could be heard by more than 30,000 people. About 80 percent of all American colonists heard him preach at least once. This man was a true evangelist as seen by his statement above.
I don't know if any of us could imagine reaching this many people without a sound system.
George Whitefield
America’s Great Awakening was sparked largely by Whitefield’s preaching tour of 1739–40. Though only 25 years old, the evangelist took America by storm. Whitefield’s farewell sermon on Boston Common drew 23,000 people—more than Boston’s entire population. It was probably the largest crowd that had ever gathered in America. Ben Franklin once estimated that Whitefield, without any amplification, could be heard by more than 30,000 people. About 80 percent of all American colonists heard him preach at least once. This man was a true evangelist as seen by his statement above.
I don't know if any of us could imagine reaching this many people without a sound system.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Tedeschi Trucks Band - Down Along The Cove (with John Bell)
Tedeschi Trucks Band rehearse Bob Dylan's "Down Along The Cove" backstage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with John Bell of Widespread Panic on lead vocals. 8-10-2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Koinonia in Montreux 1984 Sno Cone
Koinonia Live at Montreux 1984
Abe Laboriel (Bass), Hadley Hockensmith (guitar), Bill Maxwell (drums), Alex Acuna (percussion), Justo Almario (Woodwinds), Harlan Rogers (Keys)
The Stumble: Hadley Hockensmith
Blues classic, Freddie King's The Stumble performed at an impromptu jam by some of L.A.'s best studio musicians. Hadley Hockensmith on guitar, Phil Driscoll on keys and trumpet, Bill Maxwell drums, Michiko Hill piano, and Pee Wee Hill bass.
Johnny Winter & Rick Derringer - Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo
When I was playing bass in The Sam Lay Blues Band we opened for Johnny Winter they were incredibly loud each guitar player had 10 Fender Twins with custom SRO speakers every dial was on 10
After the show Johnny stayed behind and brought out his National Steele and we sat around playing blues and drinking wiskey
Friday, August 4, 2017
Peter Green on Guitar with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - The Stumble
This is the wrong picture this is not Eric Clapton playing but Peter Green
Alison Krauss & Shawn Colvin - Simon & Garfunkel's The Boxer
Paul Simon 2007 tribute with Shawn Colvin on guitar, Alison Krauss on violin, Jerry Douglas on dobro and Steve Gadd on drums. The Boxer was originally recorded on the 1970 Simon & Garfunkel album Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Monday, July 31, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
McCoy Tyner & John Scofield - Mr. P.C.
McCoy Tyner, Piano - John Scofield, Guitar -Jack DeJohnette, drums - Ron Carter, Bass
Friday, July 28, 2017
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Hope
"There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tower high up in the
mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it
smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope
returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced
him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there
was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach."
J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings
What did hope do for Sam? It reminded him that the Shadow was only a small and passing thing. You must cling to your hope regardless of how dark it appears around you, look at Christ's promise that he is returning to this earth and he will take you to his Father's house where a place has been prepared for you. The reason the Shadow is only a small and passing thing is because there is a light and a high beauty forever beyond the reach of the darkness.
J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings
What did hope do for Sam? It reminded him that the Shadow was only a small and passing thing. You must cling to your hope regardless of how dark it appears around you, look at Christ's promise that he is returning to this earth and he will take you to his Father's house where a place has been prepared for you. The reason the Shadow is only a small and passing thing is because there is a light and a high beauty forever beyond the reach of the darkness.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Friday, July 7, 2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
"Going Down" - Freddie King
From his 1971 record, "Getting Ready," which was largely written and produced by Leon Russell and features Duck Dunn on bass. Russell wrote "Going Down," as part of an attempt to introduce Freddie to more of a "rock audience" through this record.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Melvin Taylor - Chill Out - The Healer
The pictures of Jeff Bridges have nothing to do with the song
Monday, June 19, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Friday, May 12, 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
Got My Mojo Working part 1- Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters - vocals guitar, Otis Spann - piano, Mike Bloomfield - guitar, Paul Butterfield - harmonica, Donald Duck Dunn - bass, Sam Lay - drums - Sam is the greatest shuffle drummer to ever live
Monday, April 17, 2017
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Friday, April 14, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
JUNIOR WELLS W/ BUDDY GUY - VIETCONG BLUES - 1966
One of the greatest blues song ever recorded. Listen to Buddy Guy play guitar and listen to the bass player.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Bob Dylan - "Hallelujah" LIVE
"Hallelujah is a Hebrew word which means "Glory to the Lord." The song explains that many kinds of Hallelujahs do exist. I say: "All the perfect and broken Hallelujahs have an equal value." It's, as I say, a desire to affirm my faith in life, not in some formal religious way but with enthusiasm, with emotion....It's a rather joyous song. I like very much the last verse. I remember singing' it to Bob Dylan after his last concert in Paris. The morning after, I was having coffee with him and we traded lyrics. Dylan especially liked this last verse;
"'And even though it all went wrong,
I stand before the Lord of song
With nothing on my lips but Hallelujah'."
— Leonard Cohen interview, Paroles et Musiques,1985.
Performed 8.July.1988 at Montréal's Forum de Montréal, Canada
Friday, March 17, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
'Man or Rabbit?' C. S. Lewis,
Christianity will do you good--a great deal more good than you ever
wanted or expected. And the first bit of good it will do you is to
hammer into your head (you won't enjoy that!) the fact that what you
have hitherto called 'good'--all that about 'leading a decent life' and
'being kind'--isn't quite the magnificent and all-important affair you
supposed. It will teach you that in fact you can't be 'good' (not for 24
hours) on your own moral efforts. And then it will teach you
that even if you were, you still wouldn't have achieved the purpose for
which you were created. Mere morality is not the end of your life. You
were made for something quite different than that. . . . Confucius
simply didn't know what life is about. The people who keep on asking if
they can't lead a decent life without Christ, don't know what life is
about. . . .
Morality is indispensable: but the Divine Life, which gives itself to us and which calls us to be gods, intends for us something in which morality will be swallowed up. We are to be re-made. All the rabbit in us is to disappear--the worried, conscientious, ethical rabbit as well as the cowardly and sensual rabbit. We shall bleed and squeal as the handfuls of fur come out; and then, surprisingly, we shall find underneath it all a thing we have never yet imagined: a real Man, an ageless god, a son of God, strong, radiant, wise, beautiful, and drenched in joy.
C. S. Lewis, 'Man or Rabbit?' in God in the Dock (Eerdmans repr., 2002), 112
Morality is indispensable: but the Divine Life, which gives itself to us and which calls us to be gods, intends for us something in which morality will be swallowed up. We are to be re-made. All the rabbit in us is to disappear--the worried, conscientious, ethical rabbit as well as the cowardly and sensual rabbit. We shall bleed and squeal as the handfuls of fur come out; and then, surprisingly, we shall find underneath it all a thing we have never yet imagined: a real Man, an ageless god, a son of God, strong, radiant, wise, beautiful, and drenched in joy.
C. S. Lewis, 'Man or Rabbit?' in God in the Dock (Eerdmans repr., 2002), 112