Author: CharliesTrail
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Meet Sean Devine
Like Guy Clark, one of Austin’s finest, or the legendary Townes Van Zandt, Devine bleeds his heart out in his songs. You believe him. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Listen to “I’ll Leave Anything Behind But You” or “Change Me.” “You can change your own picture/of the person you want…
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How to survive your wedding day
Even if you have a wedding planner (which we didn’t), it seems the craziness of the day is just part of the experience. Emotions are everywhere. You can hardly focus on what you’re supposed to do, let alone follow a conversation.
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Joy riding: reflections on an innocent, insane adolescence
Instead of complain, I encourage kids to think of fun things to do, even if it’s stupid, silly stuff. Get together with your friends and be silly. Go out and explore and experience. There is always something to do.
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Adessa Campbell, Unplugged: Central Montana native returns from Boston, performs intimate concert
Adessa’s mature sound is original, especially for the Central Montana area, as the music veers away from country and classic rock, instead taking more of a jazz, soul, blues and hip-hop route. Her deep, smooth voice is soothing and her melodies and progressions welcome her most impressive vocal talents. With grace and coolness, she makes…
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What this year looks like is up to us
What the next four years look like is anybody’s guess, but what this year looks is up to us. That’s the beauty of new year’s resolutions. And, this year, instead of focusing on how much to work out or personal ambition, I’m going to focus on family. I’m going to focus on what truly makes…
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Nothing compares…paying respect to Prince
Whether a Prince fan or not, I’d say it’s hard to be a musician and not at least be a Prince appreciator. And if you haven’t given him a try, take a listen to “Purple Rain,” and let it guide you. As I listen to it now, I hope he’s in a place that looks…
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Elfin’ ain’t easy: A day in the life of a North Pole Adventure volunteer
“Do I look ridiculous?” I asked Jennifer when I found her. “Charlie, you’re dressed as an elf. Of course you do.” Solomon, my fiancée’s son, was also an elf, wearing a red and white Santa T-shirt and green pajama pants. He was happy to participate, but was mainly in it for the money. Yes, we…
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Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart: a reflection on Scott Weiland
People ask, “What could have saved Scott Weiland?” Grace would have saved him, just as it would have saved Jimi, Janis, Jim, Kurt, Layne and all the other stars who have fallen well before their time. Jimi Hendrix once said, “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then there will be peace.”…
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The Beam: Cherrell and Nico, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016
With all the problems in the world, with all the poverty and depression, domestic violence, hatred, anger, division, death and destruction, it can be easy to lose sight of all we have to feel fortunate about, all the reasons to be joyful. If I get discouraged, I’ll think of Cherrell and Nico. I’ll think of…
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A Thanksgiving toast
Today, when I think about Thanksgiving, I give thanks. I give thanks for my health, my family, my relationships and I give thanks to live in such a beautiful place as Montana. I am also tremendously thankful to live in the United States of America.
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