Tim Jansen Tunes

Its always a joy looking at guitars at . Especially those sweet semi-hollow ones.

Had a lovely day sightseeing in Rotterdam.

Loved the performance by Tom Smith last monday in . Well thought out versions of songs of his solo album and songs by the Editors. Great musicianship also by .There really should be a live album of this tour.

Some of my favorite records right now:
1. Sunflower Bean - Mortal Primetime,
2. Sam Cooke at the Copa (live),
3. Tom Smith - There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light,
4. Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 (live).

Do you have any of these on your playlist?

Couldnt have said it better myself ;). Thank you Bruce Springsteen. Who is enjoying this song too?

'Through the winter's ice and cold
Down Nicollet Avenue
A city aflame fought fire and ice
'Neath an occupier's boots
King Trump's private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes

Against smoke and rubber bullets
In the dawn's early light
Citizens stood for justice
Their voices ringing through the night
And there were bloody footprints
Where mercy should have stood
And two dead, left to die on snow-filled streets
Alex Pretti and Renee Good

Oh, our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We'll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Here in our home, they killed and roamed
In the winter of '26
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis

Trump's federal thugs beat up on
His face and his chest
Then we heard the gunshots
And Alex Pretti lay in the snow dead
Their claim was self-defense, sir
Just don't believe your eyes
It's our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem's dirty lies

Oh, our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Crying through the bloody mist
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis

Now they say they're here to uphold the law
But they trample on our rights
If your skin is black or brown, my friend
You can be questioned or deported on sight
In our chants of "ICE out now"
Our city's heart and soul persists
Through broken glass and bloody tears
On the streets of Minneapolis

Oh, our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
Here in our home, they killed and roamed
In the winter of '26
We'll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis

ICE out (ICE out)
ICE out (ICE out)
ICE out (ICE out)
ICE out (ICE out)
ICE out (ICE out)
ICE out'

Merry Christmas everybody.

If you haven't listened to 'Self Portrait' by Ryan Adams yet, its worth a listen. The songs contain elements from his music from the past but also sound new and fresh. He isnt experimenting a lot, just playing songs that seem to come easy to him. A wonderful collection of tunes. While you are at it, also listen to 'Star Sign' and 'Romeo and Julliet'. Records with a similar character.

What are your thoughts on this album?

Looking forward to reading this book by Ben . I like the idea of busking. And I will at some point do it, im certain. Thank you Ben!

Had a blast at the Johnny Marr concert in Utrecht last week! He really is an outstanding performer and guitar player. Top band too.

Had a great performance with Stephanie at the beautiful wedding. It was all very special. More pictures and video's to follow. Hope I get some soon ;).