Farce the Music

May 2, 2014

YouTube Gems: Old 97s

From their rocking and coarsely worded new album, Most Messed Up, here's Old 97s with "Let's Get Drunk and Get It On."

John Rich's Songwriting Tips #70

The only tip I have for you today is to call your local damn radio station and request "Look at You." People still do that, right?

Today, I'mma just teach you some songwriting vocab, beatchez. I don't have to use any of these fancy methods or follow generally accepted songwriting rules, but your dumb ass does.

Assonance: No, it ain't when get so drunk you fall on a fireant hill naked. Yeah, I did that joke once before already… just like I did your mama. Assonance is when you repeat vowel sounds in words close to one another in a song. Here is that concept in action:
"I would put my foot in your butt"
That's a million dollar line right there. Steal it and I sue your ass.
©John Rich

Onomatopoeia: This describes words that imitate actual sounds. It's so easy a caveman can do it, so I'm surprised Dallas Davidson hasn't written a whole song of grunts and whistles by now. Onomatohoweverthehellyouspellit is like when you say "Slurp slurp out behind the bushes" or "Vroom vroom while my speakers boom."
©John Rich

Alliteration: This is when you repeat the beginning sound of words in a song line (or poetry, if you swing that way).
Here's another big money example:
"She took off her top in the back of my truck"
©John Rich
That was fun! Let's crank out another one.
"Tan lines and t****ies and tall boys, oh my!"
©John Rich

Now, go get your little notepad and Walmart practice guitar out and work on your writing so you don't have to clean tables at the IHOP anymore. I was paying my dues while you were playing with your Tamagotchi, so while you're practicing, I'll be PIMPIN' as usual. Peace out.

*Not actually written by John Rich

Batman vs Robin RE: FGL

Apr 30, 2014

I don't normally (ever) post press releases verbatim, but this is pretty important.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4/30/14

This last weekend, Bloodshot artist and experienced motorcycle rider Wayne Hancockwas in a serious motorcycle accident resulting in a collapsed lung, multiple broken ribs, and a fractured elbow. He was initially admitted to the ICU and is currently being monitored and recovering in a hospital near his home in Denton, TX.

All of Wayne’s performances (https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/tours-events/216) and scheduled private events through June 8 are postponed until further notice. We will be in touch with additional news on his recovery status and, at some point, information on rescheduled events. For specifics on rescheduled dates or ticket refunds, please check with respective venues.

As with most independent musicians, Wayne’s income is wholly derived from performances and selling music and merch. Please help him offset growing medical expenses and the additional financial woes of canceling two months of tour dates, by donating on Paypal to waynehancockfund@gmail.com.

Get-well cards and letters can be sent to 4937 Stuart Rd #181 Denton, TX 76207 or Bloodshot Records, 3039 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60618.