In anticipation of the inaugural 30A Songwriters Festival coming January 15-17, I will spotlight many of the artists who will be performing throughout the Festival.

Today's spotlight is on...

SHAWN MULLINS

I had the opportunity to hear Shawn live for the first time in Atlanta in August at one of my favorite music venues, Eddie's Attic. He was extremely kind and told me he was excited to be a part of this Festival.

Shawn is most famous for his super hit, "Lullaby." Here is a clip from You Tube I just found of Shawn's performance...


...at Eddie's the night I was there. He talks about the story behind the song and his inspiration for his songs, which are real people.

One of my favorite songs by Shawn is "Gulf of Mexico," which I heard he wrote at another festival just a few hours from here, the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival.

"...then I hear a voice from
my soul's core sayin "freedom's just a
metaphor, you got nowhere to go"
and the rain pours down like a
holy waterfall over the gulf of mexico
over the gulf of mexico." - lyrics from "Gulf of Mexico"

You can hear "Gulf of Mexico" on 30A Radio.org or on the dial at 107.1. You can also hear a live interview with Shawn in which he talks about...

8x10 on canvas

It's been a busy summer, so you sack out on the beach and you know forgot something.... the sunscreen :)

This painting has already SOLD.

Please contact me at any time if you would like to commission a similar piece!

Scenic 30A is full of bikes and people riding them everywhere they go. They ride to the beach, to the restaurant, to the market, and home! It's pretty unusual really, compared most places in the U.S. It sure is a good thing though. Family and friends are having so much fun, you would think they had never been on a bike before!

8x10 acrylic on canvas
If you are interested in this painting please contact the Blue Giraffe Gallery in WaterColor, FL. The Blue Giraffe - Fine and Funky Stuff located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

How is everyone?

I am going to be painting at The Blue Giraffe Gallery in WaterColor, FL on Saturday ( weather permitting ) from 11:30 until around 1:30. I would love to meet you if I have not already had that pleasure!

take care,

~ Aaron

Allright, we know vinyl is back, and the labels are getting hip to it. Capitol has started the 'Back to Black' campaign, reissuing classic titles on 180-gram vinyl, and complete with original artwork. Here are some of the titles I've received so far:

Allman Brothers Band 'Fillmore Concerts'
Beach Boys 'Endless Summer'
Abba 'Album'
Velvet Underground 'Andy Warhol' (w/ banana sticker)
Guns n' Roses 'Appetite for Destruction'
Van Morrison 'Tupelo Honey'
Jimi Hendrix 'Are You Experienced?'
Jimi Hendrix 'Axis: Bols As Love' (Analog recording)
Police 'Zenyatta Mondatta'
Eric Clapton '461 Ocean Blvd'

& I can order many other titles. We also have a good selection of used vinyl, you just may find a treasure! There are other labels doing the reissue thang, such as Sundazed and 4 Men with Beards (with titles from Dylan,Kenny Burrell/Jimmy Smith, Byrds and many more!)

For serious audiophiles, the Numark USB turntable is ideal for transferring your vinyl to your computer. pronto! Word out!