inspired by all kinds of art

I'm inspired by all kinds of art.
I came across these guys today.
What they create on a rundown city block is absolutely incredible.
I hope you enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

In Conclusion (the weekend mini-tour)

Saturday night I performed at The Verve in Terre Haute, IN. But before I left Chicago, there were still a couple things I wanted to do:

#1, grab a pizza from Giordano's...O-MAZING pizza!!! I think the pic does a little justice...(if i could only make my blog scratch & sniff)

#2, swing by IKEA and pick up some stuff for the new house. 3 hours later, I had indulged as much as I could, I succumbed to the gods of consumerism, and left broke.

My GPS took me to Terre Haute in an interesting fashion. I think it took the "crows flight" pattern as closely as possible. I was on county road after county road. I passed through Beaverville and Effner (enough said).

I went through a 10 mile stretch where the landscape was nothing but massive windmills. It was like something from a sci-fi movie.


But alas, the GPS did not deceive. I arrived in time to The Verve, played in front of a great crowd at a great venue!


The End.


-Ross

The Windy City Showed Up!!!

CHICAGO FANS ROCK!!! Thanks to everyone that came out to last night's show - and thanks even more for making some noise!

Chicago is a great city (even in the cold & snow). Its always fun to play shows here and last night was no exception.


I got in yesterday evening, just in time for slow traffic, snow, and frigid temps. I always worry a bit that, that will become a factor and keep people away. But last night I was surprised by the turn out - great showing, great music, lots of CD sold, which means we're closer today than yesterday at building our well!

Click the widget below and bring us even closer (AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!)

Tonight i'll be Terre Haute, IN at The Verve. So Indiana-er's, plan to come out for another great night of music - get your super bowl sunday kicked off to the right start :-)

Thanks again Chicago. I am humbled by your kindness!

Peace,
Ross

Praying w/ Cora

Each day that we pray with Cora, its fun to see her become more and more excited. Some days we cuddle up in her room, on her big chair. Other days we just hold hands in a circle and pray. But until yesterday, either Kate or I were leading each prayer.

Yesterday though, Cora decided it was her turn to lead the prayer. It went something like this:

**Quick note: to get the full dramatic effect, please read with the voice of a 2 year old and when it says ....... break for a L-O-N-G pause.

Dear Deedus (Jesus)...

thank you for.....daddy
thank you for.....olive
thank you for....mommy
thank you for....andre (the drummer at our church - she's a big fan)
thank you for.....paul (guitarist at church)

(....long pause, then she started picking items on her dinner plate - which is essentially her daily bread)

thank you for.....milk
thank you for.....meats-a-cheese
thank you for.....raisins

........

not sure what to do in summation, we chimed in with, "in Jesus' name we pray"

....amen!

My Symphony

I didn't write this.
I wish I had.
Its beautiful.

My parents had an old manuscript of this framed for me before college and I've had it on my desk ever since.

There's a ton of truth just seeping from it.
Enjoy!

My Symphony
by Celia McClure (1914)

To see beauty even in
the common things of life.
To shed the light of love
and friendship round me.

To keep my life in tune with the world
that I shall make no discords in the harmony of life.
To strike on the lyre of the universe
only the notes of happiness, of joy, of peace.

To appreciate every little service rendered.
To see and appreciate all that is noble in another,
Be her badge what it may.
And to let my lyre send forth the chords of love,
unselfishness, sincerity.

This is to be my symphony.

Download THE RIVER CHILD and help build a freshwater well!!!

Hey everyone,

Happy February! I'm stoked to announce that as of today you can DOWNLOAD 'THE RIVER CHILD' for FREE...

All you have to do is click the widget below and it's yours!

Of course, if you decide to pay, ALL money goes to build a freshwater well!

Happy listening & help spread the word!!!

Grammy's Tonight

Hopefully you'll be watching the 2010 Grammy's tonight. The night looks like its slated for some great performances.

Real quick I wanted to remember the BEST PERFORMANCE of 2009 (Radiohead's, 15 Steps):


Peace & Enjoy Watching,
Ross