No Reason, Sunny War Don’t believe what people say about you, good or bad. No one gets to define you.
Hymn #35, Joe Pug Read Walt Whitman.
She’s Leaving You, MJ Lenderman Disappointment is part of life. It’s probably not the end of the world.
Wakin’ on a Pretty Day, Kurt Vile Appreciate what you have.
If Today Doesn’t Do Me In, Ian Noe Carry hope, always.
Someone to Weep for Me, Bonny Light Horseman Find someone to harmonize with, who makes you better.
Magnetic Heaven, Slobberbone Sometimes there are no words… and that’s okay.
Let it Be, The Beatles Everybody really just needs to calm down.
Ballad of a Thin Man, Bob Dylan Something is happening and I don’t know what it is
Hoping Machine, Jay Farrar (Woody Guthrie) Listen to Woody Guthrie. Standing up for the working class never goes out of style.
Elvis is in the Freezer - Ratboys Don't worry if things don't make sense. Mystery makes things more interesting.
Take Me Away, The Bones of JR Jones Creativity is sacred; it’s what makes us human. Support indie artists & local business.
Forever Young, Bob Dylan Sing to your kids. Teach them to shine their light.
Crowbar, Waxahatchee Pay attention to the female voices in your life. They usually have the answers
Eyes of the World, The Grateful Dead Draw your own conclusions (I I think Denick picked a Dead song just to irritate me)
Kamera, Wilco Reinvent yourself from time to time.
Who Am I to Say, Justin Townes Earle Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody's business. Thomas Merton said that.
Sukiyaki, The Picketts A little twang is good for you.
Shatter, Malena Cadiz If you are bored, it’s your own fault.
Khala My Friend, Amanaz Hold on to your friends.
Apocalypse , Cigarettes After Sex Listen to music your kids love. Common ground is holy ground.
Only Prettier, Miranda Lambert You don’t have to be hateful, you can just say “bless your heart”
New Madrid, Uncle Tupelo When writing or speaking, your first line is your first impression. First impressions matter.
Vienna , Billy Joel Slow down, you’re doing fine