We Want a Rock

Beer Bike

2010-06-03T15:35:00.002-05:00

New Belgium Brewery Bicycle Badge

Milk crate for special deliveries

First Anniversary

2010-06-02T21:29:00.003-05:00

Crisi and I went out on a date to Sol in Franklin to celebrate our first anniversary.

The young couple

Bang

Great dress

Seafood Azteca

Love.

Flood Ballad

2010-05-02T19:28:00.000-05:00

Here's a little song about our flood in Nashville.

Lo lo

2010-05-02T00:16:00.000-05:00

While I am trying to come up with new songs, I am simultaneously revisiting old ones.

Mt. Fuji

2010-04-30T06:53:00.000-05:00

Felt good to rock again.

Tour de Fun

2010-04-11T14:23:00.002-05:00

Bingham Barnes at the Tour de Fun kickoff cookout at MOAB.

Chris Davis

Valley Head, WV 3/22/10

2010-03-25T14:25:00.003-05:00

I rarely get the opportunity to visit my grandparents at the family homestead in Valley Head, WV. We had a great time reminiscing and sharing what's happening in our lives.

Mom and Nana

The Bucky Channel farm

Above Conley Run

Crisi and me by Mingo Falls

Daddy-Pa giving his lessons.

Homeslice

2010-03-12T19:39:00.001-06:00

Ben came in to visit. We had a good time. Real friendships pick up where they left off.

Been a long time since I rock and roll.

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TMBG Flood Show, 3/7/10, Exit/In, Nashville, TN.

Linnell.

Miller, + the avatars of TMBG.

Confetti cannon.

Well done.

Geodesic Dome

2010-02-07T21:01:00.001-06:00

Crisi built a geodesic dome. I wanted to get inside it. I felt like I should be pushing a button every 108 minutes once I entered it.
Photo by Crisi.

Snow Day, Part 3

2010-01-31T17:27:00.002-06:00

Photos by my wife.

Snow Day, Part 2

2010-01-30T09:50:00.002-06:00

Buddies

2010-01-29T13:47:00.003-06:00

Snow Day

2010-01-29T13:46:00.002-06:00

Indian Summer

2010-01-16T09:42:00.002-06:00

Knoxville, TN

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Whatever this thing is, I like it.

Stonewall Jackson Dam, WV

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Kind of a dismal image, though it was taken during an excellent gathering of family and friends.

Henry Horton State Park, TN

2010-01-08T12:25:00.003-06:00

It's been quite a while since I've posted. Crisi and I have been all over Tennessee and West Virginia visiting on the weekends, so I've been accumulating some pictures.

I am the eggman

2009-11-26T19:57:00.003-06:00

Crisi and I spent Thanksgiving day in Maryville with her dad's side of the family. I spent a little time with Papaw exploring his "Ponderosa Ranch." All of the buildings you see were built by hand by him.

Gotta lose your mind in

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ROCK CITY. We saw it.

Third photo's a charm

2009-11-01T17:52:00.001-06:00

Toney at Audiomasters was awesome and gave me trade in credit on the table that disintegrated, so I picked this one up instead. Sounds a little brassier than the other, and it definitely doesn't look as cool, but it works. Now I can listen to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in peace.

I wanted a rock

2009-10-29T18:02:00.003-05:00

Shortly after yesterday's picture was taken, the turntable died. Though it has been a great month for music, Fortuna's wheel is whisking my luck away.

We want a rock

2009-10-28T17:31:00.003-05:00

It's been a great month for music...new records by The Flaming Lips, Raveonettes, Pearl Jam, and Monsters of Folk. Plus I got a new turntable and found TMBG's Flood on vinyl (on which record the namesake of my blog is found.) Spin the black circle.

Canjo

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I also got this sweet new toy at Fall Fest.

Fall Fest 2009 - Photos by Crisi

2009-10-18T20:04:00.002-05:00

Fall fest this year was fun, though less photogenic than last year. Maybe this is because it was really cold and I didn't feel like taking pictures. However, while we were at the Kansas concert Friday night, I had the idea for this gem:

Crisi nailed it. That's me and Billy Greer, Kansas's bassist since 1986 and defacto front man. He was an intense man.

And here's me with TN's largest pumpkin this year.

Classic American Muscle

2009-10-11T18:37:00.003-05:00

Ben got a new toy, the Rock-ola 440 jukebox. Chris and I enjoyed opening it up and looking into it, which I think is the music lover's equivalent of looking under the hood of an '82 Camaro.

Charleston, WV - 10/3 through 10/7

2009-10-07T20:23:00.003-05:00

Grandview National Park - I miss the mtns.

Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV.

Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV. Mom, Lauren, and Gabriel.

Lauren and Gabriel

Workin' man

2009-10-01T17:17:00.001-05:00

Decemberists 9/27

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Setlist:
"The Hazards Of Love" Suite

After Intermission:
Leslie Anne Levine
We Both Go Down
Wrinkle in the Water
Eli the Barrow Boy
Sporting Life
Billy Liar
Dracula's Daughter
O! Valencia
Crazy - Heart cover

Encore:
New song - "Maybe it will all come back to me"
Sons and Daughters w/massive singalong

The show was amazing - one of the very best I've ever seen. Afterwards, Crisi and I talked to Colin about how we used his music during our wedding, and he seemed very touched and wished us the best. A great night was had!

Bell bucklin'

2009-09-06T21:08:00.006-05:00

Crisi and I ventured out, despite our colds, for some home cookin' at the Bell Buckle Cafe. Catfish and white beans are the kind of food that heal the soul.

And as usual I saw some weird stuff to photograph. As a bonus, I found this surreal picture (below,) which I purchased for the price of $1.

Sippin' on some

2009-09-06T09:39:00.001-05:00

green tea and sizzurp. I have a cold.

Greenway

2009-08-09T22:25:00.002-05:00

Crisi and I are enjoying late evening walks while we still can. School starts for the both of us this month.

Cedars of Lebanon

2009-08-05T18:01:00.001-05:00

Abstract chairs

2009-07-08T16:56:00.003-05:00

I bought some kitchen chairs on Craigslist, but I had to take them apart and wash them because they were used in a beauty salon and were filthy, especially on the bottom. One even has gum on it. But this is what the chairs looked like after I took them apart.

Bell Buckle

2009-06-13T14:45:00.004-05:00

Crisi and I had a fun day in Bell Buckle before we got hitched.

Sun Prints, End Result

2009-06-12T16:37:00.006-05:00

After several experiments, these turned out the best.

Sun Prints

2009-06-10T10:22:00.003-05:00

I got this cool photographic toy at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. All you do is expose the paper to the sun with an object or a negative on it, and rinse with cold water after exposure. I'll scan in the results once they dry.

Beach

2009-06-09T18:58:00.010-05:00

Crisi and I went to Tybee Island to get married on a beautiful beach in front of nature and some lovely people who made the trek to join us. Check out her facebook for all the wedding pictures.

First Blooms of Spring

2009-03-14T12:23:00.004-05:00

Been a long time since I've posted. I've been insanely busy with my first book of photographs, i.e. the yearbook of my school. It is being published and will be released in April. International stardom will surely follow.

Urban landscape

2008-12-18T18:19:00.005-06:00

The light in Murfreesboro was magical tonight. There was a mist in the air that gave everything an ominous quality.

This monkey's gone to heaven

2008-12-10T17:51:00.008-06:00

Xmas came early

2008-12-07T18:41:00.002-06:00

I usually get myself a Christmas present. I went to see Phoenix Down (mad props for the Final Fantasy reference) play at Johnny Guitar and fell in love with this Fender acoustic - a milestone, because it's my first acoustic and my first Fender. I thought it might inspire me to get back to writing. So far, I have played through some Shins and Pearl Jam songs I know, and I've jammed along with commercials and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Mayhap my musical dry spell will become a trickle.

Xmas decor

2008-12-06T17:34:00.003-06:00

The battle between carnivores and herbivores doesn't stop for holidays.

I like blinky lights.

Tropicalia

2008-11-22T09:34:00.002-06:00

Sullivan

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Norris style

2008-10-31T16:31:00.001-05:00

If this passes for Kung Fu, I'm a freakin' master.

Super Happy Fun Time!

2008-10-26T17:25:00.001-05:00

Taken at a booth of Japanese wares in Maryville, TN.

Fall dumpster

2008-10-25T17:19:00.001-05:00

Doghouse

2008-10-23T17:13:00.001-05:00

This bluegrass band was playing at the Fall Fest in Maryville. Foreigner should have opened for them.

Signs

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in downtown Maryville, TN.

What are the odds

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that three of four eggs have a double yolk?

Pictures from the passenger seat

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On the way to meet my grandparents for lunch.

You knew it was coming

2008-09-22T20:02:00.004-05:00

Top Five Desert Island Records

1. The Blue Album by =w=.

My nostalgic trip.

2. The White Album by the Beatles.

My classic trip.

3. The Soft Bulletin

My uplifting trip.

4. Lincoln by They Might Be Giants.

My nerdy trip.

5. Happy Songs for Happy People by Mogwai.

My majestic trip.

Some that didn't quite make the cut were Blonde on Blonde, The Pink Album by SDRE, and Scream Dracula Scream! by RFTC.

Desert Island Novels

2008-09-21T13:39:00.003-05:00

While I'm at it, allow me to post my top five desert island novels. Feel free to do the same on your blog! Let's start a dialog.

1. Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut.

If you mix a post-apocalyptic storyline with Vonnegut's humanist compassion and humor, the result is a literary goldmine that bears re-reading.

2. The Watchmen by Alan Moore.

This graphic novel is the be-all, end-all of the superhero genre.

3. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. 1

Well, it contains Beowulf, Shakespearean Sonnets, Milton, Sidney's Astrophil and Stella sonnets, and Jonathan Swift, plus a lot of boring stuff that I would probably get around to reading if I had nothing else to do besides spear fish and crack coconuts. Or else, I could use it for kindling.

4. A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.

Ignatius Reilly is arguably the most comical character of American literature. His consistent application of medieval philosophy (Fortuna's wheel) would probably help me cope with the bad luck of being stranded.

5. Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass by Steven King.

My favorite book of the Dark Tower series...enough said.

Desert Island Movies

2008-09-20T16:50:00.004-05:00

Crisi and I have been watching The Office season 2. Inspired by their conversation of desert island movies while the office was burning down, I thought I would post images from my desert island movies too.

1. The Big Lebowski

2. Dawn of the Dead

3. Punch Drunk Love

4. Pulp Fiction

5. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Game face

2008-09-09T20:27:00.002-05:00

Trivial Pursuit unleashed our caged tiger furies (photo by Crisi.)

Newly bespectacled

2008-09-03T19:33:00.001-05:00

Kelly's and Mary Frances's Wedding!

2008-08-25T17:31:00.003-05:00

This weekend Murfreesboro celebrated the marriage of two of our most favorite citizens, Kelly and Mary Frances. Their ceremony was beautiful, the reception bountiful, and the merriment plentiful. I don't think I've seen that many people together smiling and laughing in a long time.

The first dance.

Open bar (photo by Crisi.)

Future brides except for one spinster.

Twist and shout with the Lovecats (photo by Crisi.)

Open bar 2 (Photo by Crisi.)

Open bar 3 (photo by Crisi.)

The bride gets funkay.

Everyone was kissin and huggin (photo by Crisi.)

Congratulations Kelly and Mary Frances!

Mothra attacks Murfreesboro

2008-08-19T16:29:00.001-05:00

Five Years Time

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Man, I used to be skinny.

Saturdays at the park

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I took this one holding the camera upside down over my shoulder. Luck!

Those toes look out of place.

You never know what you'll find.

G'bye, Unicorn Horns

2008-08-09T22:26:00.004-05:00

You went out with a bang! The last show really ruled. Kudos for the new song you unveiled and the bitchin' Pixies cover.

Freeman lookin' saucy, or sassy.

These dudes used to be called Reel Big Fish.

Seth Moore and his alter ego.

You take Marshall, subtract 2 Ls...

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Chris Freeman, unplugged at Kelly and Mary Frances's New Year's Rockin' Eve, 2008. He's moving soon to pursue a photographic utopia, and I wish him the best of luck! He will be missed.

Greenway

2008-07-24T18:32:00.001-05:00

This is half of the garbage that I picked up in 30 minutes on the Greenway.

Vacation 2 - Gatlinburg, TN

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At the top of Clingman's Dome, the highest point in TN.

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A vandalized pulpit in Cades Cove.

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A more pleasing view of the inside of the Primitive Baptist church.

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Mom in the Methodist Church at Cades Cove.

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Laurel Falls, at the foot of the Smokies.

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Aquarium of the Smokies.

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The lookout tower on Clingman's Dome

8.

Whatcha see up there.

New Ass Bike

2008-06-27T20:18:00.000-05:00

Picked this badboy up this morning. Anyone up for a ride? Holler.

Soopreem Tone + Smooth Rides = HELL YEAH

2008-06-23T19:21:00.002-05:00

Today I traded in my amps to get this sweet ass Fender Ultimate Chorus amp. I was playing "Marquee Moon" and the amp blew my mind. I needed to clear out some room in our garage/study/bunny room to make room for this:

Cruiser mania has hit town.

Tybee Island, GA: 6/10 - 6/14

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We had a beautiful, wonderful, all-too-short vacation! For more on the food we ate, go to Crisi's flickr:

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The highlight of the trip! Crisi and I are engaged. She made my life by saying yes!

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This is not a post card, honest!!!

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For more of my photos, visit www.flickr.com/manleytime

Sudden rain

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I love when rain and sunshine collide.

Turnpikin'

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Crisi and I will be leaving for vacation in 19 hours and 30 minutes! We should arrive at this house on Tybee Island just in time to eat a quick lunch and spend an afternoon on the shore. See you punks when we get back.

Dogs get happy

2008-06-04T17:38:00.006-05:00

The speed of Mini's tongue is directly proportional to the amount of happiness caused by going to the park. However, with Rosie, the tongue speed/happiness ratio demonstrates an inverse relationship.

Summertime is nigh!!!

2008-05-25T17:48:00.002-05:00

With only two hours of school remaining, I think I can safely declare that summer is here! Crisi and I will be heading to the beach in 16 days for fun in the sun. And Nicole's moving to town, which means more badmintonin', bikin', and drinkin'. Things are looking promising!

Only in Murfreesboro

2008-05-24T12:45:00.002-05:00

This is the best argument I've heard for the 2nd Amendment.

Whoever drives this whip has impeccable taste.

This Weekend's Viewing

2008-05-23T18:54:00.000-05:00

Blood, guts, cursin', whiskey, and whores!

Neu Photos

2008-05-22T21:15:00.001-05:00

I need to get out into the world more. School is out in...2 days! And then I will get to take pictures outside of our apartment.

Waitin' for Superman

2008-05-06T21:30:00.001-05:00

Bad news strikes sometimes, but it can't kill hope. Sometimes we need a reminder that when so much of life is pain and strife we need to focus on love.

Rally 'round the family, pocket full of shells

2008-05-05T19:59:00.000-05:00

Recent Photographic Anomalies

2008-05-02T20:32:00.001-05:00

Messing around with Crisi's new 12MP digital camera, I switched on the black and white mode and started shooting. After adjusting the contrast, I was pleased with the results.

I just got back

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from a 3 day field trip with 170 sixth-graders to a 4H camp in Columbia. I had a great time spending time with the youth of today. I even got to rock out with some other teachers to "Say It Ain't So," "Blackbird," and "Sweet Home Alabama," the latter of which caused all of the kids to bum rush the stage and sing along. As with everything, if I am gonna be involved I am gonna bring the thunder or I ain't gonna be involved at all.

Inspired by my tech-savvy compadres, I decided to start a blog. I've had a rocky, offagainonagain relationship with the internet in the past, but baby I'm on again. The thunder will last as long as God keeps bowlin'.