The Last Kind Words

Well, Joel and I have named our band, The Last Kind Words.

Joel suggested the name, which comes from an old-timey blues song by Geechie Wilsey.

I had never heard it, but it fit our idea of an obscure traditional song as a name.

O Death didn't work--taken by some indie band.

Nine Pound Hammer didn't work--taken by some other folks.

But now we have something to call ourselves.

It has been a really great experience playing with Joel this semester, and I am looking forward to playing some gigs. It is one of things that I don't really have to do (when there are many things I do HAVE to do), and it has come together so seamlessly.

In many ways, Joel and I are different people, but we seem to have this affinity for mountain/bluegrass/retro culture and a good intellectual conversation...Our friendship has brought me great joy, and it will be great to start going out gigging with him.

We are playing dark, rootsy, folk music.

I'll keep ya' posted on gigs.