As music inspired by giraffes goes, this is pretty good....
Chantel McGregor, "April"

youtu.be/t3qREZsyQ-g

Among other observances, it's the 54th of the concert that gave us Live at Leeds.
A good day to play it loud.
(Crackling noises ok, do not correct!)

You may have noticed that it's a - for your consideration:
all CDs + download same price as download (+ modest s&h) at theislen.bandcamp.com !
(and it helps clear a little space in the hall...) (Yes, I'll sign them!)

Hey, fiends - tune in to "Under the Sycamore" tonight on knonnow.org from 6-8pm Central for songs from a variety of talented Texans, and me!

A lot of what the various liked about FZ, all in one quick cut (incl. one of my favorite solos) - spin one up today in memory of someone who was always stubbornly himself:
youtu.be/ksnwEsPKO5s

Happy December 1 - It's Bandcamp Friday! Meaning your favorite musicians can get just a little more from your CD or download purchase - 1 CD nets more than 1500 streams! All the CDs in my shop are same price as download + under-cost s&h (and you get the download as well) - gotta make room for the next!
Support your favorite indie and pick up a stocking stuffer or 2!
theislen.bandcamp.com

I'm sure someone has already posted this under , but...great songwriter and band at the top of their game:
pbs.org/video/jason-isbell-and

I stream improvs and practices for 15 - 20 min most Tu & Thu mornings at twitch.tv/theislenmusic . Not always profound but hopefully relaxing in the middle of all this. Live at 10:30a Central, but available for viewing any time. Today's was a little send-off for the eldest's tough little cat...

It's a Bandcamp Friday - higher artist share makes this the best day for getting those CDs or downloads to support your favorites! theislen.bandcamp.com
...and...Labor Day Merch Sale - $13 tees and discounts on the whole shop! theislen.threadless.com

t heislen

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