tag:macleaphart.com,2005:/blogs/happenings?p=4Ramblings & Old News2020-05-31T22:47:30-05:00Mac Leaphartfalsetag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/64453452020-04-06T14:10:00-05:002020-09-29T13:07:39-05:00Ramblings: The Graduate<p>Check out my latest ramblings <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/the-graduate">here</a>. </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/64449552020-04-03T23:10:00-05:002020-09-29T12:56:23-05:00Ramblings: A Sort of Covid Chronicles Type Thing<p>Strange days indeed. <br>The following 4 entries are character sketches, really just manifestations of some thoughts I was feeling amidst this staying at home and walking around with masks on our face like some twilight zone episode.</p>
<p><a contents="James" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/james" target="_blank">James</a><br><a contents="Harry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/harry" target="_blank">Harry</a><br><a contents="Mr Ruffles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/mr-ruffles" target="_blank">Mr Ruffles</a><br><a contents="Bob/Todd &amp; Jacob" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/bob-todd-jacob" target="_blank">Bob/Todd & Jacob</a><br><br>Check out all my latest ramblings <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/64453442020-02-05T14:10:00-06:002020-09-29T13:06:53-05:00Ramblings: Rock & Roll Almost Ruined My Life Sorta<p>Check out my latest ramblings <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://macleaphart.com/ramblings/blog/rock-roll-tried-to-ruin-my-life-sorta">here</a>. </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/59951972019-12-06T10:28:58-06:002020-09-28T22:27:31-05:00News: Neighbors of Sylvan Park Residency<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/896f1bbdd8eb7de82e589e1287fdf3e491a8375a/original/kangaroo-final-copy.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Very excited to announce that I finally landed one of those sought after and elusive Nashville residencies. And, at a really cool spot, to boot: Neighbors of Sylvan Park. The second Tuesday of every month from 8-10pm, we have a house band playing songs we wrote, as well as a few choice ones we did not, and we also feature some of the best singer/songwriters we know. This is really cool, as Neighbors is the first place I saw artists such as Anderson East and Brent Cobb sing their songs. Great company indeed! So, please come see us some Tuesday. <br><br>Cheers!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/58024772019-06-24T16:37:01-05:002020-09-28T22:29:50-05:00News: On the Up<p>Man, I've been laying low. Chasing after an elusive and slippery motivation. But, I think I've got a rope around it. Spent a good week in Texas with some old and new friends. And, I'm booking shows for the fall. At some point on this road, my life began feeling a little like this:<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/645adf9e745b77b10de42e189f2d39a79a212ee7/original/screen-shot-2019-06-24-at-4-21-47-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" />But, I'm in a good place now. I've been writing again. Which feels pretty damn good. For a while and for multiple reasons, I just couldn't find the words. But, they are slowly coming back. And there is a new album in the works. "In the works" meaning, I am planning on recording sooner than later. As a thanks to anyone and everyone who checks in on the website, I'm going to leave a new song to listen to. Its a demo of one I've really enjoyed playing the last few years called "Window From the Sky." It'll be at the bottom of the page. Enjoy! Much love to all!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/57971942019-06-19T15:06:39-05:002020-09-28T21:12:29-05:00Full Disclosure<p>TO ANYONE WHO IS KEEPING TRACK OF MY PROGRESS, OR LACK THEREOF HERE IS WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING WITH ME. WELL, TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT AND TO PUT IT BLUNTLY, I KIND OF WENT NUTS. MY LIFE HAS BEEN OUT OF BALANCE AND I'VE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH MALAISE AND LACK OF MOTIVATION, WHICH LED TO A REAL MOFO OF A WRITER'S BLOCK IN TERMS OF SONGS. BUT, IN THE ABSENCE OF SONGS, I FINISHED A ROUGH DRAFT OF A BOOK I'VE BEEN WORKING ON AND OFF FOR A DECADE OR SO. TENTATIVELY TITLED "ODE TO NOWHERE" IT IS CURRENTLY SITTING ON MY DESK, ABOUT 200 HUNDRED TYPED PAGES BOUND BY THOSE LITTLE BRASS PINS THAT SPREAD OUT ON THE BACK (I THINK THEY'RE CALLED BRADS, WHICH IS ODD BECAUSE IT JUST MAKES ME THINK OF A GROUP OF SPORTS BAR BROS)...NEVERTHELESS, HOPEFULLY, I'LL GET A FINISHED PRODUCT SOON, SO THAT ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED CAN GET THEIR HANDS ON IT. </p>
<p>I'M CURRENTLY SITTING ON A FEW YEARS WORTH OF SONGS, AND A FEW MONTHS BACK I WAS TALKING TO STUDIOS AND ENGINEERS, AND EVEN CONSIDERING GOING THE BONAFIDE PRODUCER ROUTE, BUT MY HEADSPACE WAS A MESS, AND I DIDN'T THINK DRAGGING THAT TO THE SESSIONS WOULD BE GOOD FOR THE RECORD. BUT, I THINK I AM CURRENTLY ON THE UP. I JUST GOT BACK FROM PLAYING SHOWS IN TEXAS WHERE I SAW SOME OLD FRIENDS AND MADE SOME NEW ONES, AND IT WAS A MIGHTY FINE TIME. I'M FINDING SOME MOTIVATION TO START WRITING SONGS AGAIN. I'M JUST WAITING FOR A GOOD WAVE TO TAKE ME IN. JUST FINISHED A NEW SONG LAST WEEK, CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY FOR YALL. I'M ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF BOOKING FOR THE FALL, AND SUPER EXCITED ABOUT GETTING BACK ON THE STAGE; GOT A LOT OF "WE'LL LET YOU KNOW" EMAILS I NEED TO FOLLOW UP ON. </p>
<p>I MISS AND LOVE EVERYBODY A WHOLE LOT! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YALL SOON! </p>
<p>CHEERS <br>MAC</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/80359cc06b533b243c23713558272423075ab619/original/all-good.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/57971152019-06-19T14:37:24-05:002020-09-28T22:04:09-05:00Just Letting Y'all Know<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/e468edb500db096631356a79da8a91c74ea5ff4e/original/f66c9cdc-9ba3-414d-bf2c-c46e65425b5b.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/55123122018-11-13T23:35:05-06:002020-09-28T22:03:42-05:00Kerrville New Folk Tour<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/aa72fb7c60a79a555fe91b530090dfbbf12305d5/original/knft.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/52682742018-05-31T15:06:07-05:002020-09-28T22:03:26-05:002018 Kerrville New Folk Winner<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/d8f8ef9c55abbf1a3bcb1ae0eebac8563259f5f2/original/kerrville-guitar.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p>I am humbled and honored to be named one of the 2018 Kerrville New Folk winners. Kerrville was one of the best musical experiences of my life. Thank you and cheers to all!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/49174422017-11-02T22:23:54-05:002020-09-28T22:02:51-05:00New Song Available for Download & Streaming<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/5e9978a20cef1f3cff3f55ce27f1518846425911/large/high-rise.jpg?1509679405" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/48180492017-08-17T22:29:02-05:002020-09-28T22:02:38-05:00Bobby's Idle Hour 8/20<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/15b3888c33cfb8906146eb585d8d0405f51e0b26/large/bobbys.jpg?1503026890" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/47927572017-07-26T11:31:10-05:002020-09-28T22:02:27-05:00Painting the Town<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/d4b6f8b142d0a41ac0c6f22f4f67110afa6bcbab/large/new-shows.jpg?1501086645" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/47342732017-06-05T15:53:46-05:002020-09-28T22:02:19-05:00Bandy the Rodeo Clown<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/215f9510c2cc60168a89feaf14b61903dfd5d706/original/6-16.jpg?1496696012" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/46657002017-04-10T16:22:46-05:002020-09-28T21:44:55-05:00Revival 615 Tomorrow Night 4/11<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/ebfea5088cea7df75155a83d9d6c743a66648c75/large/screen-shot-2017-04-10-at-2-20-53-pm.png?1491859341" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/46500462017-03-29T09:02:41-05:002020-09-28T21:45:20-05:00Family Wash & Sooooooulshine <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/920db4e02051682819413240491a09bc7a0add95/original/this-week.jpg?1490796143" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/45634592017-01-25T12:24:13-06:002020-09-28T21:59:48-05:00Yazoo Beer is Coming to Charleston 2/10 & I'm Playing the Party<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/48448e90ab25701589f25eda24d5d2877dfa989d/original/img-3970.png?1485368609" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/45088452016-12-13T10:38:16-06:002020-09-28T22:00:05-05:00Soulshine Pizza 12/16<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/13c8d6167bb662d89894dec2247728dc90e641da/large/12-16.jpg?1481647078" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/44247552016-10-18T14:07:12-05:002020-09-28T22:00:19-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 10/21<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/4390e8dfbac3a2962b84830cc83b3bff830c6bfa/large/10-21.jpg?1476817616" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/43819462016-09-20T17:33:28-05:002020-09-28T22:00:40-05:00Southpaw Supper Club AMA Showcase 9/23<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/3ca998e981cf01f1eac063cc5f6735bec2caee95/large/ama-keef-james-john.jpg?1474410792" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/43693962016-09-12T23:42:22-05:002020-09-28T22:00:53-05:00A Night of Nilsson<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/0eb46e893d51c84eb4180c51eacff16881125f36/large/night-of-nilsson.png?1473741722" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/43471432016-08-29T13:15:44-05:002020-09-28T22:01:21-05:00The Glen Martian Show<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MTFOm0y8nII" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/MTFOm0y8nII/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTFOm0y8nII?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/43412522016-08-25T08:11:37-05:002020-09-28T22:01:44-05:00Gottrocks w/ Greg Payne & The Piedmont Boys<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/c89c59609c2cf03a93dacd54135a2252b0ae3b2a/large/8-26-schlitz.jpg?1472130670" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/43295942016-08-17T15:58:22-05:002020-09-28T22:01:52-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 8/19<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/114a6d01c89be3bb2beead48cd994618ff3bc8b3/large/8-19.jpg?1471467375" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/42856732016-07-19T15:45:24-05:002020-09-28T21:42:41-05:00Nashville, Columbia<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="FxUIcgOnecc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/FxUIcgOnecc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxUIcgOnecc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/42713352016-07-09T11:34:15-05:002020-09-28T21:40:35-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 7/15<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/4661fb9bc8423f0235cc97eb52ec560ceeda0d72/large/piedmont-boys.jpg?1468082041" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/42426052016-06-22T09:26:24-05:002020-09-28T21:41:05-05:00A Good, Long, in Some Spots "Interesting," Run<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="I04RBPTbwEc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/I04RBPTbwEc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I04RBPTbwEc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/42275622016-06-13T13:10:04-05:002020-09-28T21:41:15-05:00Six Shows, Five Days<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/bc6a92f51968c532085b67dc99e99d899a800da6/large/6-shows-2.jpg?1465846009" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/42157082016-06-06T13:40:01-05:002020-09-28T21:41:42-05:00Good, Long Ride<p>Mighty fine trip way down south with Guilt Ridden Troubadour...<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/59d3059c451b08a1dec1d2d7ac4d65cdb0712890/medium/grt-nola.jpg?1465237963" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41928892016-05-23T11:51:38-05:002020-09-28T21:42:08-05:00Mad Donna's 5/26<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/a6628e9e246eaa454b28ad32e0fef50d4b8fee21/large/this-guy.jpg?1464022245" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41852612016-05-17T17:58:31-05:002020-09-28T21:43:42-05:00Soulshine 5/20<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/8b7b423ee1bde802e2b3a160c982fa1f8aa41d7f/large/soulshine.jpg?1463525862" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41479362016-04-21T16:28:14-05:002020-09-28T21:43:36-05:00Best Night Ever, Man<p>We had such a great time at The Bluebird Cafe last night. Can't wait to do it again soon. Cheers!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/fe072933298978282c2e04423bf53263d4471278/large/bb-2.png?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/a1be64d221c0c8cfd77948349197343471167432/large/bb-1.png?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/74d3e6817d6fa19a12f6dec0fad0a73c6473d124/large/bb-3.png?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41423052016-04-18T18:43:45-05:002017-01-14T09:08:12-06:00The Bluebird Cafe<span class="font_large">Very excited and honored to be playing the Bluebird Cafe again...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/cd1c22a0b5430d274e833e8157e28b71914a8df8/original/bluebird.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41323712016-04-12T10:37:22-05:002020-09-28T21:44:19-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 4/14<p>This Thursday night, my good friends <a contents="Sally &amp; George" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sallyandgeorge.com/" target="_blank">Sally & George</a> and <a contents="Jennie Curran" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jenniecurranmusic/" target="_blank">Jennie Curran</a> are sharing some great songs at Southpaw Supper Club. We'll get rolling around 7:30ish.<br>Come hang.<br><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/92607ed1af9893331a902e35a80f1e5c6c70fb41/original/spsc.png?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </span><br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/41092532016-03-28T15:10:11-05:002020-09-28T21:39:26-05:00Thanks, Hi-Lo Lounge<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/d3a74f29771c21e27e0835bfbc0975ba7a8a9419/large/hilo.jpg?0" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/40995022016-03-22T08:19:51-05:002020-09-28T21:38:55-05:00Nashville & Athens Shows This Week<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/7d450ee024322c45f9116818c33cf9107904a943/original/3-24.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/40423062016-02-15T11:47:27-06:002020-09-28T21:38:39-05:00Thirsty Beaver<p>Here are some cool shots taken by new friend Terry Roberts at <a contents="The Thirsty Beaver" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Thirsty-Beaver-Saloon-155129104571598/">The Thirsty Beaver</a> a few weeks back. It was a damn fine evening.<br>Cheers!</p>
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I was driving west on Interstate 26, from Columbia to Greenville, South Carolina, and it just came on while flipping through the channels. This was around the time that a few radio stations started playing nothing but Christmas music sometime around Thanksgiving. Some of you may remember a time when Christmas songs just sort of showed up randomly on stations. I kind of liked those days. How many different and tired versions of the same songs exist? The answer is lots. Lots of different and tired versions of the same songs exist. Why do I need to hear Sarah Mclachlan sing “Happy Christmas” more than John Lennon? Seriously, if you’re going to play “Happy Christmas” over and over, then play the John Lennon version more. Come on. Anyway, I was tuning up and down the dial, and I heard those opening guitar lines of “2000 Miles,” the way it fades in, and then I felt it. I felt that “Christmas thing.” That warm feeling that says this is a special time of year so enjoy it. <br> This was the time in my life when I was done with school and not on my parents dime, and for the first time, I could literally do whatever I wanted, obviously within reason. It was a great time, and it only happens once. <br> When I was growing up, there were rules. Lots of rules; from my parents, from teachers, coaches, other people’s parents. I was up early, like 7am early, every day, just to go to school and learn stuff that seemed unnecessary and kind of like torture. So, of course I looked forward to about a half a month of watching tv until 3am and sleeping late, oh and presents: that thing that I HAD TO HAVE, waiting for me on Christmas morning. It was easy to get into the Christmas spirit then, or at least what felt like the Christmas spirit, anyway. <br> Then, I was done with school, and all of a sudden, I’m the only one telling me what to do. Sure, I had a job. But, no real responsibility; very few bills. It was real freedom. Eventually, I would end up moving on from just slinging drinks for cash and renting place after place. But at that moment, I was on my own. I was headed home on Christmas Eve, tired and hungover. I had scrambled for gifts for everybody and it all just seemed like a hassle. I threw everything in the car, and hit the road. So far, the Christmas spirit had eluded me. Then “2000 Miles.” <br> So here I am now. Christmas Eve 2015. I have finally succumbed to responsibility, this “real world,” I’ve heard so much about. I got married. My wife asks me to do things like “run a vacuum.” And, most likely, I’ll end up with some kids running around sooner than later. Most of us end up losing the fight to responsibility. Regardless of your situation, unless you’re that awesome fifty year old guy that has a killer southern rock bar band, does carpentry and maintenance work, and talks about bands he saw at various civic centers across the Southeast, eventually, you’ll probably have to start answering to someone besides yourself. I used to drive to towns where my friends lived for the weekend with no plans and sleep on random couches. I’d wake up on Sunday, get my bearings, maybe throw up, and head back to where I was currently living. Ahh. The good old days. Genuine, crazy, freedom. <br> But, it was during those particular years of freedom when I first lost that Christmas luster. For the first time, I went to sleep on Christmas Eve without that excitement in my gut. When I was a kid, that excitement started sometime after Thanksgiving, and then it just turned into combustion by Christmas Eve. I’m sure if you have a family of your own, it probably gets easier again. Your kid’s excitement will make you excited. But, during those wild freedom years, I had to actually search for the Christmas spirit. It may be the only time when the sort of artificial elements of Christmas didn’t penetrate me so easily. And, I think that is kind of beautiful. <br> That luster should never really be a part of Christmas, anyway. But it is, and that’s ok. I’m not going to condemn the young folks or my old self for enjoying the less substantial qualities of the holiday season. But, when I didn’t have a break from school and bunch of toys or a must have gift to look forward to, its when I really discovered what’s great about Christmas. Like the moment when giving somebody something really did feel better than getting something. That’s a great feeling. I found that gift. The one I knew would mean a lot to them. And I saw them open it up and it felt great. The search to connect with the Christmas spirit has made me less selfish and it feels good in a way I never even knew could feel good-it's good feeling I never really knew was missing. And good is not really even the right word. It gives me a sort of spiritual satisfaction. <br> So, now, when I catch myself just going through the motions during holiday season, or even worse, maybe the holidays are stressing me out to the point that I’m pissed and just ready for it to be over; I pull back for a second. Breathe. Remember the good stuff: <br>Mistletoe <br>Cousin Eddie <br>The Bumpus’ dogs <br>Cheech and Chong talking about Santa Claus and his old lady <br>Christmas Eve service with my family <br>Taking some time to do something for someone with less. <br>And I try to enjoy it. <br>It only comes once a year.<br>And those years only come for so long...</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/39655452015-12-17T11:15:03-06:002020-09-28T21:33:25-05:00It Never Snows at Christmas<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/38abdc8bbab86ab34905ff16378bc1b1eaa6e0c3/large/images.jpg?1450372457" class="size_xl justify_center border_" />Merry Christmas to ALL!!!<br>Hope yall are having a good one. And if you get stressed from the old holiday shuffle, take a deep breath, and remember it's all about LOVE.<br>I've made my Christmas song, "It Never Snows at Christmas" available for download for FREE if you feel like listening and sharing.<br>Cheers!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/39241972015-11-11T13:32:04-06:002020-09-28T21:32:36-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 11/19<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/3111e79c57d8345259a7c3a07e5da60aef3f7d45/original/sp-11-19.jpg?1447270272" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/39153632015-11-05T13:37:19-06:002020-09-28T21:32:23-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 11/19<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/6102b299d4101a07e7a5dfc705aa9c1ef01ae50a/original/spsc-11-19-3.jpg?1446752203" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38629042015-09-21T16:44:53-05:002020-09-28T21:32:15-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 9/24<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/3b5c8c996cc335dfeafcdaa387fc6d8290858c8a/original/kitty.jpg?1442871843" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38604132015-09-17T18:03:44-05:002020-09-28T21:31:47-05:00Fat and Juicy Lounge<p>Making bloody marys and playing honky tonk...<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="7MPHG0IBJp4" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/7MPHG0IBJp4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7MPHG0IBJp4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38373602015-09-01T08:28:49-05:002020-09-28T21:31:32-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 9/14–Pre Americana Fest Showcase<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/8d378f623b8c2c64a91ac848eef7066bc5a9cb6e/original/ama.jpg?1441146646" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38339542015-08-27T09:46:32-05:002020-09-28T21:31:08-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 9/27<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/f4796899e0cbe23fabf987231dd315eb5d51f45e/large/9-27.jpg?1440686199" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38196912015-08-14T13:46:33-05:002020-09-28T21:30:59-05:00The High Watt–Monday, August 24<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/bff8d2ff3e9b62886f8f2dfa216dd5c96d8232c3/original/hw.jpg?1439577961" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/38134572015-08-10T10:36:51-05:002020-09-28T21:30:40-05:00Good Times<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/4f9f4a7624d34c7fde99d26475c49b48127fb522/large/untitled.jpg?1439220840" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/37917812015-07-27T16:03:34-05:002020-09-28T21:30:26-05:00Making a Run Next Week<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32411/c3cfe48749ce17bbfaa5bed3c79c2316ea966efc/original/8-5.jpg?1438030977" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/37719172015-07-09T16:35:55-05:002020-09-28T21:30:07-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 7/23<p>SOUTHPAW SUPPER CLUB IS BACK, BABY!<br>THURSDAY 7/23 8-11<br>Yes. I took a little break, but Southpaw is alive and well...<br>We're holding court one Thursday a month @ Soulshine Pizza...<br>I'll have song writers, bands, friends, family-all that good stuff.<br>This Thursday, July 23, my good friends <strong>Stone Soup</strong> will be playing a set @ 8pm.<br>I'll take the stage after that with<strong> Jesse Isley</strong> and <strong>Parker Gins</strong>.<br>Come on by for some cold drinks and good times!<br>Cheers!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/37045002015-05-12T11:28:14-05:002020-09-28T21:29:34-05:00Cool Shows<p>I'm hitting the road this weekend, y'all.<br>Thursday night we'll be in Athens, GA @ Nowhere Bar.<br>Saturday, we're @ Smiley's in Greenville...<br>I guess we'll just be kicking it somewhere on Friday.<br>Also, we'll be opening for Billy Joe Shaver @ the Charleston Pour House on June 16!<br>SO PUMPED!<br>All good things, y'all!<br>Cheers!<br><br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/36458192015-04-07T14:17:43-05:002020-09-28T21:29:09-05:00WKRPandora<p>I have a PANDORA station!<br>I know-FINALLY!<br>I listened for a while last night.<br>My station included Billy Ray Cyrus. Which is simultaneously kind of awesome and not awesome.<br>It also included Billy Bob Thornton.<br>Okay.<br>But, no Billy Joe Shaver.<br>Damn.<br>Anyway, give it a listen if you're so inclined.<br>Thumbs stuff up and down.<br>Apparently, Pandora pays attention.<br>Lots of love, y'all...<br>Cheers!<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/35366952015-02-17T07:57:23-06:002020-09-28T21:28:40-05:00Low in the Saddle, Long in the Tooth<p>Here it is, kiddos...<br><em><strong><a contents="Low In The Saddle, Long In The Tooth" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/low-in-saddle-long-in-tooth/id965432563">Low In The Saddle, Long In The Tooth</a></strong></em></p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/35344492015-02-16T12:47:54-06:002015-02-16T12:47:54-06:00Low In The Saddle, Long In The Tooth2/17/2015!<br><em><strong>Low In The Saddle, Long In The Tooth</strong></em> hits the street tomorrow, everybody!<br>Help your boy out!<br>Buy one for yourself and a buddy!<br>Or your mama! She'll dig it!<br>Trust me...<br>Cheers!<br> Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/35000092015-02-02T15:00:28-06:002020-09-28T21:27:45-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 2/5<p>This week, Southpaw Supper Club @ Soulshine features:<br><a contents="Father Rock" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/kitchenjams" target="_blank">Father Rock</a><br><a contents="Sarah Peacock" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Peacock</a><br><a contents="Mean Mary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://meanmary.com/" target="_blank">Mean Mary</a><br><a contents="The Carvers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/thecarvers4" target="_blank">The Carvers</a><br>Plus, I'll be kicking it off with a few songs.<br>Thursday-6-8pm<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/34870922015-01-26T14:44:18-06:002020-09-28T21:27:23-05:00On the Road Again<p>So excited to be taking the "Big Ugly" back out on the road...<br>(The Big Ugly is the van, by the way-aka, the Keystone Light, The Silver Fox, and the Love Wagon.)<br><br>We're @ <a contents="The Evening Muse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.eveningmuse.com/" target="_blank">The Evening Muse</a> in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday night. Also on the bill is a great Chapel Hill artist, <a contents="Brett Harris" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brettharrismusic.com/" target="_blank">Brett Harris.</a><br>Show starts @ 8pm, and I'm on @ 9pm.<br><br>Thursday night we're playing <a contents="The Nowhere Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens?rf=120066808009529" target="_blank">The Nowhere Bar</a> in Athens, GA. Oh man. Athens is one of my favorite places in the world.<br><br>Friday night, we'll be heading to Greenville, SC for some of my dad's world famous pimento cheese and to play a few songs @ <a contents="Smiley's Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.smileysacousticcafe.com/" target="_blank">Smiley's Cafe</a>,<br>which is always a blast.<br><br>And finally, we're off to the low country to rock <a contents="Home Team BBQ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hometeambbq.com/music-and-special-events/calendar/" target="_blank">Home Team BBQ</a> on Sullivan's Island...It's gonna feel good to take the Home Team stage once again. I might even sip on one of those cool Mexican Co-Colas they have there.<br><br>My new friend <a contents="Glen Martin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://glenmartinmusic.com/" target="_blank">Glen Martin</a> will be playing bass and singing a few himself. He is a stellar individual and has a killer 'stache. Ben "Benny J" Jackson will be holding it down on drums. And @ Home Team, we'll be joined by the one and only Charlie Thompson on pedal and lap steel...<br><br><span class="font_xl">OH, AND I'LL HAVE COPIES OF MY NEW RECORD!!!</span><br>It's not officially released until 2/17, but you can get an advance copy @ any of these shows! YEAH!<br>Its gonna be a great week, everybody!<br>Hope to see y'all on the road!<br>Cheers<br>Mac<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/34759232015-01-20T11:04:20-06:002020-09-28T21:24:07-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 1/22<p>You guessed it, I have yet another good night of music lined up for Southpaw Supper Club this Thursday:<br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://aaronvance.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Vance</a><br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/itsMitchellLee" target="_blank">Mitchell Lee</a><br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/patrickkinsley" target="_blank">Patick Kinsley</a><br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peterwisemusic.com/" target="_blank">Peter Wise</a><br><br>6-8pm @ <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SoulshineNash?fref=ts" target="_blank">Soulshine</a><br><br>Cheers!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/34640372015-01-13T08:49:40-06:002020-09-28T21:24:37-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 1/15<p>Truly great lineup for Thursday night:<br><a contents="James Riley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jamesrileysongs" target="_blank">James Riley</a><br><a contents="Sara Syms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sarasyms.com/" target="_blank">Sara Syms</a><br><a contents="RIley Anglen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rileyanglen.com/" target="_blank">RIley Anglen</a><br><a contents="Lucca Soria" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.luccasoria.com/" target="_blank">Lucca Soria</a><br>Thursday 6-8pm</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/34545422015-01-06T16:16:47-06:002020-09-28T21:23:20-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 1/8<p>First Southpaw Supper Club of the year!<br>And its a good one, indeed!<br><a contents="Chris & Lolly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chrisandlolly.com/" target="_blank">Chris &amp; Lolly</a><br><a contents="Glen Martin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://glenmartinmusic.com/" target="_blank">Glen Martin</a><br>Leah Edwards<br><a contents="Jamie Kent" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jamiekent.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Kent</a><br>6-8pm @ Soulshine! Nashville, TN!<br><br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/34093052014-12-17T09:14:28-06:002020-09-28T21:22:57-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 12/18<p>Last Southpaw Supper Club of the year this Thursday. I've got a great writers round with my good friends <a contents="Zach Broocke" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.zachbroocke.com/" target="_blank">Zach Broocke</a> and <a contents="Aaron Raitiere" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:IndtAithir/Aaron_Raitiere" target="_blank">Aaron Raitiere</a>.<br>Also <a contents="Steve Dawson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stevedawson.ca/home.html" target="_blank">Steve Dawson</a> is bringing his trio for a set. Steve is a really cool guitar player. I'm looking forward to this set.<br>6-8pm.<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/33599122014-12-04T11:38:45-06:002020-09-28T21:22:23-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 12/4<p>Another great line up for Southpaw Supper Club at Soulshine Pizza: <br><a contents="Buzz Cason" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://buzzcason.com/" target="_blank">Buzz Cason</a><br><a contents="Dean Fields" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://deanfields.com/" target="_blank">Dean Fields</a><br><a contents="James Riley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/jamesriley" target="_blank">James Riley</a><br><a contents="Scott Wesley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://scottwesleymusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Wesley</a><br><a contents="Daniel Kemish" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.danielkemish.com/" target="_blank">Daniel Kemish</a><br>This is a REALLY great line up, y'all.<br>Come hang out and enjoy some great songs...<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/33009252014-11-18T15:15:14-06:002020-09-28T21:21:44-05:00Southpaw Supper Club 11/20<p>Some good friends and good music this Thursday for another Southpaw Supper Club @ Soulshine Pizza.<br><a contents="Tenasie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Tenasie" target="_blank">Tenasie</a><br>Plus a writers round featuring:<br><a contents="Jenni Alpert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jennialpert.com/" target="_blank">Jenni Alpert</a><br><a contents="Clay Evans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/clayevansmusic" target="_blank">Clay Evans</a><br><a contents="Jennie Curran" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/jenniecurran" target="_blank">Jennie Curran</a><br>I'll be playing some songs, too.<br>So, please stop by. Songs start @ 6pm.<br>Cheers!<br><br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/32787082014-11-12T12:29:08-06:002020-09-28T21:20:09-05:00Southpaw Supper Club<p>Thursday night is another great lineup for <a contents="Southpaw Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/southpawsupperclub" target="_blank">Southpaw Supper Club</a> (my writers night @ <a contents="Soulshine Pizza" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SoulshineNash">Soulshine Pizza</a> for those who haven't heard). <br><a contents="Glade City Rounders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gladecityrounders.com/" target="_blank">Glade City Rounders</a><br><a contents="Sara Syms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sarasyms.com/" target="_blank">Sara Syms</a><br><a contents="Matt Walberg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/mattwalbergtls" target="_blank">Matt Walberg</a><br><a contents="Ben Douglas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bendouglas.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Ben Douglas</a><br><a contents="Allison Bencar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://allisonbencar.com/" target="_blank">Allison Bencar</a><br>I might play a song or two, as well...<br>Show starts @ 6pm!<br> </p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/32720572014-11-07T17:20:59-06:002020-09-28T21:18:37-05:00Gram Parsons Show Saturday 11/8<p>I'll be playing some of my songs and few choice Gram cuts tomorrow night @ Douglas Corner on 8th Ave in Nashville.<br>Show starts @ 7. A lot of great artists on the bill...</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/32714932014-11-07T13:31:36-06:002020-09-28T21:18:05-05:00New Songs; Free Songs<p><a contents="Click here to download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://macleaphart.com/music" target="_blank">Click here to download</a> the songs "The El Paso Kid" and "Wrong Side of the Wind" from the forthcoming <em>Low in the Saddle, Long in the Tooth</em> for free!</p>Mac Leapharttag:macleaphart.com,2005:Post/32714702014-10-10T14:15:00-05:002020-09-28T21:15:30-05:00Fall for Greenville: October 11<p>Excited to play with <a contents="Shovels &amp; Rope" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://shovelsandrope.com/" target="_blank">Shovels & Rope</a> at <a contents="Fall for Greenville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fallforgreenville.net/" target="_blank">Fall for Greenville</a> in Greenville, SC this weekend. Check out the festival link for details!</p>Mac Leaphart