Does anyone else just enjoy spending hours looking at google maps? I mostly browse the north woods looking for property, looking at lakes, rivers, public land.
I have so… Read more
Looking at maps
January 27, 2021
Author: amcmorrow
Is mood a gift or a skill?
January 16, 2021
I think about this often.
I’m thinking of just turning this blog into a reblogging platform. Also, thinking of just reblogging Seth Godin. I’m just kidding,… Read more
Connecting brain to page
January 12, 2021
Well, I’m definitely off the mark of writing every day. That’s okay. I suppose I shouldn’t just write something for no reason, but there is something… Read more
Seth’s Blog: Pain is Real
January 6, 2021
Re-blogging again today. Seth Godin is a brilliant man. He shares these blog posts every day, and he delivers some really solid advice. They way he uses metaphor makes his… Read more
Wait but why…on the Fermi Paradox
January 3, 2021
‘Wait but why’ is a pretty great newsletter thing that I found while researching this writing project I’m working on. This Fermi Paradox post is one… Read more
“Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”
January 2, 2021
I’ve pretty much switched from coffee to tea. I’m drinking Earl Grey and I really enjoy it. I never thought I’d switch from coffee. I used to make 2 gallons… Read more
Five Year Plan
January 1, 2021
I’m still slowly clawing myself out of my debt. School loans, IRS debt associated to school loan forgiveness(wtf) and a couple other things including a 3 year lease… Read more
Flowerstalks – Basic Malaise
December 31, 2020
Check out this new album from Flowerstalks. You should buy it if you like it. Please help support local artists and art. If you’ve never tried, it is incredibly difficult… Read more
Parameters
December 30, 2020
Starting to produce relevant content every day isn’t an easy task. There’s really no point in writing this sentence if nobody cares or knows that I’m… Read more
Writing
December 29, 2020
Writing isn’t an easy thing for me. I’m not a writer, naturally. I don’t feel I have an expansive vocabulary, or that I have a whole lot to say. I also don’t… Read more
Newsletter
December 28, 2020
I know for a fact that every day since I quit social media, every single one of you has been longing for some daily status updates from me. In lieu of facebook profundity and… Read more
Teratoma Chest
December 11, 2020
What? Ramen. Gilmore Girls. Go home dude. Teratoma Chest. Bark Bark Bark. Hands Barking. Clap Clap Clap.
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Michigan
August 26, 2020
Recorded this for my buddy. My friend Liz loved this song, so he asked me to learn it. Here’s my version. This is a great, simple song by The Milk Carton Kids. Listen … Read more
Country Pretty
June 3, 2020
Funny little song about a funny little dog that came into my life almost two years ago. Its been really fun getting to know her. I think this song captures her pretty well. … Read more
It’s A Big Old Goofy World
April 29, 2020
Another John Prine song. This is such a goofy world. I wanted to share some more of John with you. I hope you find time for some gratitude and joy for some of the simpler things… Read more
Late John Garfield Blues
April 3, 2020
John Prine. Hero. I’m really going to miss him when he’s gone. I’m so grateful that I was shown his music early in my life. I’m so glad to have had… Read more
DADDAD
March 27, 2020
Featuring Haley on fiddle, and Andy on guitar. DADDAD tuning on the guitar. This is our first real jam with just Haley and I. Not much editing. A bit of effects. Just the two… Read more
Screw Shrew
March 26, 2020
So, I plugged in. I’m playing Haley’s Dan Electro and its really fun. This song reminds me of Voodoo Lady. Anyway, I hope you like it. I’ll be doing more… Read more
Big Turn Festival
February 10, 2020
Hi ALL! I’ll be playing the Big Turn Music Festival this year. I’m really excited about it and I really think you all should get tickets ASAP. Here is a link to… Read more
Bad Man
November 1, 2019
On a spooky Halloween night, Jimmy Shawarma showed up to a costume party. Ka-Johnny then proceeded to berate him and call him a “Dirty, Dirty”, “Bad… Read more
Have It Both Ways
October 25, 2019
I am ramping up my catalog of originals in hopes of playing the Big Turn Music Festival this February. I really don’t want to rely on covers, so I’m writing some… Read more
Jackie Wants A Black Eye
October 22, 2019
Fun song by Dr. Dog. I think the sound quality is improving. Let me know what you think!
… Read more Everything Is Free
October 11, 2019
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Death of an Heir of Sorrows (Silver Jews)
October 8, 2019
David Berman is easily one of my favorite song writers. Silver Jews has been an important influence in my life for a long time. I was pretty broken up when I heard news of David’s… Read more
Midi Mayhem
October 5, 2019
I promise I’ll get back to playing and singing. I’m just processing some things right now. Please, be patient with me. Thank you.
… Read more Weird Day
October 4, 2019
I got some new equipment. Nothing too fancy, but then my brother brought in his midi controller so things can finally get weird again. I’m really thankful for that.… Read more
More
October 3, 2019
More weird sounds. This podcast will probably be just this from now on. Not really, but that would be fun. Enjoy!
… Read more Jimmy Shawarma – LIVE
September 20, 2019
Preview of the set that I’ll be playing in one week. These are some old original songs written by me. Also, a few covers. The covers are as follows:
Way Down
September 19, 2019
A cover of one of my favorite John Prine songs. I’m getting really excited to perform on September 28th at Kelly’s Bar in Red Wing. I go on at 7pm. This will be … Read more
Just Kidding
August 12, 2019
New song recorded in my new bedroom in Minneapolis, MN. Features some shabby harmonica work. Also, working on a new stage name: Jimmy Shawarma
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Earth Man, Attack
May 7, 2019
Live set from May 4, 2019 in Red Wing, MN at the 223 Barrel House.
Podcast:… Read more
Midwest Voltage
May 5, 2019
Live set from May 4, 2019 in Red Wing, MN at the 223 Barrel House.
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Zip Line
April 3, 2019
A brutal story told on a flooded drive by the Mississippi River.
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Bananas at a Funeral
April 1, 2019
You can bring a banana to Tait’s funeral…if you want, but he’s not supplying it. Other sounds from the north shore.
… Read more Wind Chime Loop
April 1, 2019
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With Arms Outstretched
March 28, 2019
I don’t think I’ll always do a description. This is a song I recorded written by Rilo Kiley, called With Arms Outstretched.. I love music, so that’s … Read more
As Tall As Cliffs
March 19, 2019
Instrumental cover of ‘As Tall As Cliffs’ by Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s. I’m on rhythm guitar, Colin plays lead, and Haley plays fiddle.… Read more
Champaign, Illinois
March 16, 2019
This is another cover of a song that I really like. Old 97’s has some great music out there. If you haven’t heard them, check them out.
… Read more If I Could Only Fly
March 15, 2019
Here is a cover of a Blaze Foley song. I felt like putting a zany effect on this one. So zany!
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Cherry Blossom Dog
March 8, 2019
Here is a conversation about our childhood dog, JJ, and euthanasia. Colin plays guitar in my living room and we sing Cherry Blossom Girl, by Air.
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Project Manager
March 7, 2019
Jackie does her Grandma Char impression. She also tells me to get to work. I guess she has a point.
… Read more Nina. Speak!
March 7, 2019
woof woof bark bark
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Should Have Been Home With You
March 7, 2019
A cover of a Blaze Foley song.
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Introductions…
March 7, 2019
Just here to record some things. Pretty much anything. Barks. Meows. The wind. A motorcycle. People talking. Ideas. Interviews. Monotony. Laughs. Yelling.… Read more