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Main Influence!

brockjennings — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:58:20 +0000

Amos lee has been a main influence for me as long as I can remember. Not only for song writing but for experiencing different types of feelings. So here is a new song of his that have yet to be on and album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgzFPP-Fa8o&feature=related

New Foods!

brockjennings — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:17:19 +0000

So since being up in Jackson I have been cooking alot. I have tried to master chinese stocks and broths. It has been hard and easy to perfect such flavors as pork, chicken and beef when it comes to stocks for soups. After many trials I have managed to perfect the soup broth you might commonly know as wonton soup. At the same time I’d like to think that what I have created is much more than your typical soup broth. I will have recipes soon. Once I am happy with what I have created the secrets will be yours.

-Brock

Halloween

brockjennings — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:16:28 +0000

This is really my first time alone for this years halloween. I spent the hole day cooking alone, which was great, though still something I wasn’t used to experiencing. Yet I made up for it with a new song I have been working on and finally finished it. Gonna record an unplugged version here soon. I will keep you posted.

Isaac Hayden!!!!

brockjennings — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:08:21 +0000

Check out my buddy Isaac Hayden. He has got great stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYOMd8pDAvY

Boulder Inspires you…

brockjennings — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:00:27 +0000

Spent this past weekend with my sis in Boulder, Colorado. Went to a few parties with her and I start to wonder how it is she knows so many people in such a short period of time. Dad was wondering if she ever really goes to class. She is loving college! We also went to the CU Football game with my parents and had a great time.

We stayed at the St. Julian hotel and one evening we spent most of our time in the lobby/bar area. A small trio of guys played and I was impressed with their talents. They did a real nice job. Kind of reminded me of some of my gigs with Isacc Hayden here in Jackson.

Bottom line was that this was a good weekend that helped me clear my mind and get new inspiration from all that happened. Ended the trip in Boarder Books were I found some real interesting books on song writing and playing techniques. So back in Jackson working on my new tracks. Hope to have some soon to share.

Rufus!

brockjennings — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:15:43 +0000

No need for anything other than just watch the damn video.

Heading to Boulder…

brockjennings — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:34:15 +0000

I think I am going to take a break and head to Boulder, Colorado this coming weedend. I am going to spend some time with my siss Blaire and go see the Buff’s football game. Looking forward to spending some time down there. Boulder is cool place with many nice music venues, not to mention all the great restaurants. Need the break!

Inspiration!!!

brockjennings — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:31:06 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoeD0y2BiyQ

-Kings of leon – The Bucket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwIMp0l0MW8

- Jeff Buckley

Random Thoughts

brockjennings — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:02:30 +0000

So as I sit here and think of what I could have written song wise. I listen to a man named Martin Sextin. An amazing musician who has been one of my main influences. Listening to someone like him leaves me with a sense of hopelessness. For I am hard on myself and for me to be as good as martin would take something more. That more is something I am not sure I have yet. So I find myself playing songs that sometimes are derived from his writing as well as songs I feel are my own style, yet with a touch of his soul/essence. I am still very critical of what I write though

-Namaste

Brock

Back in the Studio

brockjennings — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:01:58 +0000

: Back in Studio

Funny how writing songs works. There are days I really want to make something happen and I can’t find one single idea. Then for no reason at all I get an idea or tune in my head. Well after this summer has passed I am ready to get back into the studio for my next production.

I am currently laying down my scratch tracks for a series of new songs I have written. So far feed back has been really good – but most of it comes from family and friends. I am working hard to produce something you will really like. Stayed tuned, I may make available some of my ideas prior to actual production. One song is already available for listening on our Music page titled “Wait For Me”. This is a scratch track so it is not fully produced. But if you can – listen to it and give me some feedback. I co-wrote this song with my friend Nakoa Heavyrunner.