Ch ch ch ch changes....

Did you read that title in Bowie's voice? I just bet you did. 

It was tough to even think of a title for this post. I'm not a writer. I'm a singer. This doesn't come easy. I've decided the best way to 'blog' (gross) is a verbal diarrhea sort of deal....free flowing, free thinking...man....

So here's what's up. TCJ has gone through some changes recently. Like in the past year or so. Some personnel changes. First and foremost, The Takeaway as it were, is that I love, respect and totally dig everyone that has been in this crazy ass country band. It's been almost 10 years. I've never been in a band that long. Got a husband out of the deal too! We must be doing something right. We've been 'blessed' (also gross) with all the A-list players, musicians and friends. Playing music in this town, country music, has been the very best decision in my life. It was hard won. I sacrificed. I hurt people. But sometimes you have to. Know why? Because the THING we do, this music thing, the songs we write and play, are MORE IMPORTANT than any individual members. The thing we make TOGETHER is what matters. The show simply must go on. And it will.

Jeff "El Jefe" Houck has parted ways peacefully with Three Chord Justice. Considering our history, and his being a founding member, I'm sure this is surprising. The thing is, I respect him too much to share any details beyond this statement.  Jeff is a fantastically talented, kick ass twang nugget slinger. I have nothing but respect for him and for his playing. Sometimes, people part ways in bands. It happens. That is all.

I've also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Cheryl Preston for almost 6 years. Cheryl is another fantastically talented, killer high note slinging, hair I'm so jealous of, ever so wise Goddess. We have parted ways musically as well. We are close friends. I consider her a big sister. We hold no bad mojo. 

Our new guitar player is Alex Watts. You know him from The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, The Working Cowboy Band, Lightning Train ...basically any country band in SD worth a paying gig. His playing is smooth like butter, and I'm so pleased to have him join the family. He's also an Alexander Technique teacher, which, if you don't know about it...you should check it out. It's hard to describe, but I will say it helped me with my back pain, and taught me how to think and move more thoughtfully onstage. sandiegoalexandertechnique.com

Other TCJ family members include Tom Wolverton, Brennan 'Buttah' Orndorff, David Held and Andrew Lombard. 

We will always be family, whether onstage together or not. Life is long.