"That Was Now , This Is Then"

"I is a very unsophisticated percussionist - always in search of trying to find myself 'simply there' - solid & understated in simple necessity as the muse requires".

These songs are presented to you from my current endeavor titled "That Was Now. This Is Then" (c,2007) ... about 'history repeating'.

"PolitbureauBlues - Demockracy" is my contribution to the growing list of American & World protest songs. This version is the short & soft cut. It is best performed as a hard song. In it's original composition, i include another verse and additional lyric to the chorus. I hope that you appreciate the relevance of these lyrics. i urge all Americans to increase the governing of our politicians -"God save America"

"Wedding Partay - RSVP" is my contribution to the inspiration that follows me from days of my youth; listening to German music in the morning; Spanish music in the afternoon; and country music in the evenings. This version is the short & soft ‘polka’ cut. It is best performed as a sprightly country-cajun shoesole shuffling dance song. I wrote it as a picture of wedding karma. I’ve been dating the same gal since 1969 – we were married by an Indian priest. I fondly refer to our relationship as “38 years of dreaded bliss”. i hope that you appreciate the painting of these lyrics.

The phrase that i have penned to describe the musical inspirations that continue to shape the songs i write, i fondly refer to as South-Central Texas "Hard Heritage". This inspiration crosses over to me from the paths of many genres: Spiritual; late 50's Tex-Mex & German; Rock-and-Roll to Hard Rock; Country; BigBand/Jazz; Folk; ...etc...

I've been asked many times why i chose the name "The Crowing Cocks" - and just to be fair to my live fan base - i'll keep the answer simple and short - it was inspired.

i am currently drumming with The Tim Hall Band - can be seen on MySpace /TimHallBand; Also with Los Kolaches - can be barely seen on uTube @ LosKolaches,Flatonia; and my 'labor of love' - "The Crowing Cocks".

Thank You - & Dominus Vobiscum……… "don't bogart these songs"

Demockracy (Politbureau Blues)

The Crowing Cocks
Country, Americana
07/04/2008

Demockracy (Politbureau B...

Wedding Partay - R.S.V.P.

" The Crowing Cocks"
German Folk, Latin
09/01/2008

Wedding Partay - R.S.V.P.