Songs Tell a Story

Each and every song that Rhymshot has written since the new project began late last year has been a story of its own. Truly it has. When we began putting words and pencil together and accompanied it with the beautiful acoustic sounds that Billy Joe creates effortlessly - things just started happening.

We have been writing songs for quite some time. We have written about everything you can imagine. Love, heartache, and all the great ingredients a good country song is made up of - but this time was different.

I can still remember the first two or three writing sessions we did. We started with a thought about teenage kids and within a few hours, okay...several hours - we had a song entitled "I know my way home". Once we had the first one we knew it would take several more to even begin to have enough material to call the project - well...a project. We made a promise to ourselves and to God that we would write songs that brought glory to him and hopefully lift up someone who might need lifting up.

We started a few songs in between the six we have now and somewhere between the first verse and chorus we knew it wasn't the right direction. So, the idea and thought were history never to be written about again. It has taken us a little longer than we had planned, but things come around in good time.

Sometimes when we get together for a writing session we accomplish a song quickly, and other times it doesn't come together so easily. To be quite honest with you, we finished writing the last verse of "I still do" in the studio just minutes before it was time to lay a vocal track. We seem to work better under pressure sometimes.

All six of our songs are now available for you to listen to on our myspace at RhymshotCountry. I have to say that I love the direction and motivation behind each and every one of the songs. I think the arrangements are strong and the lyrics are too. We recorded on music row and had the privilege of working with some of the top "A group" musicians in town. We went in with our songs and an acoustic and played while they charted and wa-la...a song is born.

It is amazing that God knows exactly what gifts to give to each person so they compliment another. If we all possessed the same talents, we wouldn't be able to help each other as much. We would only repeat what the other does. I am grateful for the time we have had on this project to work together, laugh together and sometimes cry together. It hasn't been easy to get to the point that we are today, but it has been worth it.

For years we sang other writer's songs. At one time, we had a CD of songs written by others that left us with no particular direction in style, just the hope that we would eventually find a style. We think we did it. We aren't sure what genre our music is, but it feels "right". This time, it was our choice to write the songs and musically design them the way we felt they should flow. With the exception of "Gods Up to Something" - the others are Rhymshot originals and we thank you so much for taking the time to visit our myspace and give them a listen.

We would have loved to have had a full 12 songs, but funding only permitted six. Now that these six are complete, we will get out the old tablet and acoustic and hit it again. I can assure you that unless we hit the lottery or we are left with a sum of money by chance, the next six songs might just feature a lonely acoustic and vocals. But, hopefully it will reach out and grab your heart or tug on heart string just the same.

We look forward to performing these songs live soon and hope to have a chance to meet the folks that are visiting our myspace and checking in with us. Our songs aren't really the kind you can boogie down to, or kick up your heels and two-step with...but we hope they will get you on your feet with hands in the air!

We will be sharing our music with some record labels and radio stations soon - so if you hear a song by Rhymshot in the coming months we hope you will keep us in mind and ask the DJ to play it again Sam!

Thanks for sharing our joy and for being a part of our journey. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Happy Thanksgiving...

Rhymshot

What's In a Name?

What's in a Name?

When you hear the word "RHYMSHOT" you can think of many things. Is it rock, country, what genre of music is this? Well, this name has been used by our band for several years...I am careful not to say how many. When we begin meeting in our bass player's house for rehearsals without a name in the early years...it came to us loud and clear. "Hey, can't you just use a "rhymshot" on that song we shouted at the drummer?" Now, to us, that was it...the one name we were searching for. The one name that would stand out. Well, it has many times left us spelling the pronunciation to folks who just couldn't catch it. We have been called Rhythum shot, or Rhimeshot...and everytime we were happy that folks just remembered who we were. We have had the chance to change names many times, and just can't let it go because we have a heritage with the name.

Rhymshot has stood for a lot of things over the past few years. Mostly, a group of singers and songwriters that for some strange reason stopped playing, only to begin again. And this time...who knows what just might happen. But...we haven't stopped yet.

We have had the chance to open for many major label performers and spent several years on the road opening for legends like Johnny Paycheck and too many to name that made an influence on us in the early years. Singing beside Tammy Wynette and so many legendary singers that have left a mark in music are what have opened the door for those of us who still perform today. The early years...wow, I can only say that it is the early years that have taught us who we are today.

The songs you can now listen to via our myspace site are our way of expressing how we feel about life. http://www.myspace.com/ - RhymshotCountry. Two songs are posted as of today and there are 4 other songs coming - so stay tuned. Each of our songs were written by us with the exception of "Gods up to Something" which was written by our friend Terry Dennis. It just fit the mold of music we are drawn to and perfectly gave us six songs that we believe in and hope you enjoy.

It is the experiences in life that make us who were are. I am thankful for the chance to have gone through the journey with this special group of friends and fellow musicians who have always called themselves Rhymshot.

So, what's in a name? So much more than imaginable. It is journeys, struggles, hurts, smiles, laughter, adventures and years of looking back and thanking God for all you learned and all you continue to learn. Our songs are both country and christian and we hope you will share your thoughts with us on how the tunes make you feel.

When we started on the writing project last fall, we listened to our hearts and just let it flow. We feel like the songs we have written can lift you up and maybe help you no matter where your life is headed.

What a ride life is. We only get one go around. So ride it kicking, screamin all the way down. Keep keepin on ....your gonna make it through. He's given me and you - One Go Around.

Until next time, we appreciate the chance to share our music with you. Thanks for the myspace views and listens. Stay tuned for more.

Take care - God Speed!

RHYMSHOT

Introducing Rhymshot

Hi! This is a first-ever post on the Rhymshot Diary Blog. Wow! How exciting! In this first of many posts, I want to take a moment to say hello and thanks for taking the time to read and be a part of our diary.

You will find out more about us in the posts that we will keep updated as often as we can. Rhymshot is a Country/Christian music group from Bowling Green, Kentucky. We love writing songs, creating our music and sharing it with friends and folks who want to listen to tunes about love, life, hope, struggles and how the lord is always in control.

We have just started blogging, so be patient with us as we learn. We have just finished our first CD project. We have six songs that we hope to share with you via our myspace site really soon. So stayed tuned.

We will provide more info as things progress. We are really excited and look forward to sharing our diary entries with you.

Take care - God Speed.

RHYMSHOT