Sakes alive them Nickel Creek kids are good at the music.
Jenn and I went to see them this weekend at Samford University and I think that my foot will never stop tapping again. No really.
I've seen them once before at City Stages (a local music festival) but only for a few minutes and from pretty far back. This time I saw the whole concert and we sat so close I could see the woodworking details of Chris Thile's mandolin. They rocked out, throwing in new stuff with all the songs on teh first two albums, and improvising the whole way. At some points it turned into an all-out jam, just rediculously awesome. They did one song that was a continuation of the Lighthouse's Tale, and a version of The Fox that involved almost 10 minutes of solos. After the show they came back for an encore and did a no-mic tribute to Elliot Smith. At that point it was like we were all just hanging out with Nickel Creek. No mics, and they were just talking to the crowd about an artist they loved, too. It was incredible. They played for Samford's Homecoming, and there is an interesting reason why. About five years ago, when they were still relatively unknown, they came to Samford and played in the Cafeteria to a crowd of around 150 students. The reception was so warm they came back to a sold out crowd of 3,000. Thats alot for such a small school. Anyway, the show was unspeakably cool, and I saw it with my lady, making it that much better. Awesome weekend.
After the show Jenn saw a friend of hers and we talked for awhile. Jenn's friend's husband is a Luthier, and I have been wanting to get into instrument making for the last few years. Its one of those things I really want to do but know I don't have the time, money, tools, or facilities to carry out. But that changed at least a bit when I talked to this guy. He pointed me to Stewart MacDonald instruments, a website for luthiers and beginners. It has some high quality kits for sale. I have been wanting a Banjo, and this might be a way to afford one and also start making instruments. Time will tell if I have time. I guess we'll see.
Beyond that, its back to the school week. I have more exams and papers coming up, the story (though not a bad one... I love what I do) of my life.
My sister has updated her site! Check it out. It hasn't happened in awhile.
My brother Geoff has redesigned his site, and his wedding pics are all there. Check that out too.
Once last thing... the members of Nickel Creek are all 22 years old. I'm 22 years old. Its crazy to think that. At least to me. I guess you'd have to be me to think how crazy it is. Sigh.

Also, keep Jenn's family in your prayers, thoughts, meditations.

I hope everyone is well.
Peace,
Joe

ha!

I have changed the Mystery Button of Mystery.

Press it and have yourself one of the best times ever. Really.

Peace,
joe

SUPA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MINE BROTHA DA PEEG!!!!!!!!

Yens. So today (as by the date shown on the entry) is Geoff's birthday. Many celebrations as of late for Da Peeg. Marriage, birthday, Aiplane rides, cake. Yes.

And also I am sorry to Da Peeg for my late Happy Birthday. Today is really the day after his birthday, but Blooger lets you time travel now on the date / time.

Things are really busy here. I went to the Kentuck Festival last weekend, and I'm off to Nickel Creek this weekend. Exciting. But alas, it time for meetings, so I'll writ more later.

Also, pray for the Anderson family (not South Carolina, but Amberly's family). They lost Nanny this last week. I'm fairly sure she is asking God to make some fried Okra right at this very moment :)

I hope everyone is well.
Peace,
Joe

Just a few things this post.
First and foremsot, Happy almost Marriage to my brother Peeg and his soon to be wife, Stacy. As I type they are on their way to New Zealand to get all hitched and the like. It will be great to have another sister as cool as Stacy, and Peeg getting married is an awesome thing. Now all of my older siblings are married. Whoa.
Also, the Fiddler's Convention was awesome, as always. And the Chandlers were all jipped in the judging, as always. In my opinion my brother and mom should have won Old Time Singing. And they could have given me a cookie or something for not being as nervous as last year. Thanks to my brother Will for playing with my on stage. It made me not throw up. On Saturday we went to the little house where we always go and jammed up a storm until everyone had to stop what with all the burning of fingers and cramping of arms. It was wonderful. I wish I could extend that time every year. A week would be nice. Yeah, just take a whole day for each category.
Peeg and Stacy and Nick and Josh were all missed, unable to come for reasons ranging from getting married to working to having to camp under a poncho in BDUs. Jenn got to come this year and see the Chandler family do its "bluegrass thing" which was equally as wonderful (her being there, that is). So my weekend was a very refreshing one.
Now this week I have a midterm and a few papers and my brother is getting married. Promises to be another nice few days weather wise as well.
See, I said I've have something else to write about eventually.

Also, has anyone pushed the Mystery Button of Mystery yet? If not, you should. If you have, let me know so I can change it to something mysterious yet again.

I hope everyone is well.
Peace,
Joe

So, did you like my post in the Spanish? Haha! Wasn't it grand? Ok, ok, so some of the characters didn't translate. They turned into question marks, as if the computer said, "Hey, I don't know that."
I am sooooo tired. Many readings to do. Posting instead to waste time, in many languages. Ha! Here's another one:

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Wow. I bet that if the Spanish didn't make it, that Russian sure didn't I guess I'll see when I post. I'm sorry for all the boring posting I am doing at the moment. I'll have other stuff to talk about soon besides Grad School. I did go to Nashville this weekend and A Crafts Fair there with Jenn. That was awesome. The weather is finally getting to where I like it... not boiling hot. We also went to downtown Nashville, saw an old fort, a riverboat complete with musical steam organ, and a guitar shop where an awesome guy tried to sell me an awesome Martin D-15 that I couldn't afford, even though it was a steal for a Martin. This weekend is Fiddler's Convention! Hooray.
Wow, this has been a disjointed post. But as Peeg pointed out they can be some of my best! But really I think this one is both boring and full of incomplete translation.

Time to read more.
I hope everyone is well.
Peace,
Joe

�Hola cada uno! Aqu� est� mi poste, en espa�ol. Trabajo m�s o menos todav�a cada d�a, y leo todo el tiempo. La Escuela de Graduado es "diversi�n loca. " No escribir� a m�quina todo tan mucho en espa�ol aqu�, porque despu�s de que por un rato esto suelta su aspecto gracioso y se hace tanto frustraci�n como molesto. Si usted es Carl o la Lauren, usted probablemente consigui� este. Y si usted es la mayor parte de mi familia, usted probablemente consigui� la mayor parte de ello. Gracias a mi hermano Peeg para presentaci�n un eslab�n a este traductor sobre su sitio.
Paz,
Joe

P.S. Los Ricers hacen el grito de beb� Jes�