A lot has happened since I’ve rapped at you all. I turned 34 years old, had my one-year sober-versary, took a trip down south with The Shades, my best buddy moved to NYC, and I got a brand new drum set for the first time since the 1900’s (custom C&C kit!)!
Lately I’ve really been missing the days and memories from my past. The past is responsible for who you are now and you will never see those days again. My hair keeps getting more blonde (grey) and I miss the way the world used to be when I was a kid. Those were simpler times. Sorry to get deep on everyone here but I can’t help it. I went to my Dad’s house recently to say check in with him and dig in his basement for old pictures and cassettes. I unearthed a ton of shit, for better or for worse. It’s nice that I found all of that stuff because it took me back and got me thinking. I’m almost regretting certain things I’ve done thinking back on everything. It’s a hard hand to be dealt but I have to try to live every day to the fullest while being a good man and cherish every moment because life is very short.
I’ve been trying to beef up my record collection over the years and it really is therapeutic for me to just go to a store and dig around. When I’m older I’ll be surrounded by a bunch of music and junk but it’ll be all the things I want to be surrounded by. Not in a hoarder-type fashion, but in a tidy museum timeline sorta way. Music is one of the most important things to me. It makes me happy to have this record label with a few friends all working towards a common goal and spreading music to you fine folks. It’s something I’d always wanted to try. Also, I’m glad I came around to NYC, it’s one of the best cities I’ve ever been too.
Being a musician is a pain in the ass is what I’ve learned. You have to make so many sacrifices and there is little payoff in the end. In Nashville, we all got to see the Levon Helm documentary and it got me thinking about my life. I’m glad I started taking better care of myself because there’s no health insurance at my level. I’ve been slowing down my thinking lately and trying to concentrate when my dog is on my lap looking at me with loving eyes because she won’t be around for ever. I’ve never really thought of myself turning into an old man until recently. Thank you to everyone that has helped me along in my life the last year and helping me get healthy. There’s an old man waiting to give you a hug in 40 years and talk about life and love. Thanks for listening.
Jonny Phillip
June 6, 2013