I always loved the soundtracks to 70s Westerns by Ennio Morricone. So without listening to any of them again, I set out to make something based on the impressions in my memory - instrumental only (well, some vocals, but they are "nonsense sounds")

Started on a train in Chicago (always have pen and paper handy!) this is a work tape of a song about insomnia and anxiety.

What keeps you grounded and makes it harder to tear you up.

The session for tracking this demo was fun. It has been awhile since I've used Joe Spivey on fiddle and Mike Johnson on steel. You don't find any better than those two! I had forgotten how much fun it is, and how much I love traditional country. This song was written in the hopes of pitching to artists such as Midland, Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, etc.

Having spent some time away from someone you miss them and can't wait to see them

The lyrics were started by James Hancock and I have added to them but I still feel the story needs to be set up better. Based on a true story that James saw in his home town where a woman died of an OD while leaving her young son outside alone...very sad.

About a guy who is tired of going after women based on their looks only, without considering what other attributes they have, then deciding to go mining for his Diamond.

written for a friend going through a nasty break up!