Recorded circa 11-18-2021 An off-the-cuff jam session that happened to be recorded. Not too bad even though the bass and mandolin sometimes go in different directions. Dan Kitchka - mandolin Tom Bantle - lead guitar Marcia Kitchka - guitar…

Recorded 05-25-2023 Second pass for possible further editing. Drum kit removed; bass boosted. Tom Bantle - guitar Dan Kitchka - guitar; vocal. Marcia Kitchka - guitar Ted Dekker - bass guitar Written by Mel Tillis, Wayne Walker.

Another song about struggling to fit in when you've always been told what to do.

My grandmother used to cook 'pastiche' for supper, which was basically all the leftovers that she wanted to use up. It all went in the pan. The name seems applicable here, since I just kept throwing musical spaghetti at the ceiling until something…

A song written and recorded for the Record Every Month challenge in August 2023

different ideas stuck together

Aren't we all a bit crazy sometimes?

August 2023 (h)A(y)-Side. Vocals by me and Adam Donnelly. Tim's probably gonna hate me for this one...

August 2023 B(eer)-side. It's like you can sing the parenthetical title along with the A-section riff!

A recording by our Muskegon-area neighborhood bluegrass group. Despite its upbeat association and recent use in pharmaceutical TV advertising, this is a rather sad song; but, like most others do, we perform it in an upbeat style. Written in…

I made this on Friday afternoon as a late entry to a contest that may not have been legit, but oh well, I had fun and made a danceable jam. I had to use at least two samples from a specific sample pack featuring synths and saxophones. I built…

This is a demo recording that I made for our Muskegon-area Neighborhood Bluegrass group to practice with. It will sound a lot better after it's re-recorded with the group actually playing and singing their parts. Soon to have our own Muskegon…

Thrown around town Wind in your face Picking up discards, push handcarts In this town Jump overboard You're pushed overboard There clearly is a difference: you're flotsam lost or jetsam cold Jump overboard You're pushed overboard…

“Homesick” written and recorded on the evening of 8/10/2023, for August's 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com). “Homesick” is also being submitted to August’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge). I've been displaced from home for more…

Nylon strung guitar with effects

Nylon strung guitar with effects

Ali on Glass (Totally Drunken Monkey Mix) Created 08012023

This piece is somewhat programmatic, somewhat expressive. I wanted to tell a story of moving from a dark place of drudgery and powerlessness to finding courage, strength, purpose, and joy. Created for the Record Every Month challenge for July…

July 2023 REM (record every month) .. Challenging month for music ... My Hospitalization didn't help ... hopefully back on track .. with more tunes .. check my YT channel for video.. Thanks for listening

In my head All the time Relentless Tieing me down In my room Now and forever on repeat It won't leave me I reject those who help me I'm ashamed: You think me weak It's lasting then Did I mention It destroys me All of the time…

I got a saxophone! OK, I know this isn't...let's just say it *isn't*. However it's my first sax improv, so it's one for the books.

A recording by our Muskegon-area neighborhood bluegrass group. Despite its upbeat association and recent use in pharmaceutical TV advertising, this is a rather sad song; but, like most others do, we perform it in an upbeat style. Marsha Kitchka…

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Uptempo jazz

I love these lyrics!

I've been drifting in my head After midnight I escape my bed Misplaced compass I spin around Shifting pictures they wisp and confound

Tough song to sing!

Written and recorded for the Record Every Month Challenge in July 2023

EOB Strat and vocals plus effects

Little thing I whipped up to play with Other Desert Cities, my new favorite delay effect (vst plugin).

A little fun waiting for the concert ...