The Child & The Firefly: Hello...! I hope all is well in these days with smiles... From my 2010 project "Reflections of Time" I present to you track 05 entitled "The Child & The Firefly". (release date 11/22/2009) http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=896615    

River Run Dry: I haven't written a song since mid-June, just before the landlord raised my rent beyond what I could physically afford. Rent went up June 28, and the river has been dry ever since. Ended up moving 700 miles north, to Philomath, Oregon, and I got to thinking that a change in scenery would spark all kinds of new lyrics. Well, this new land has brilliant sun, tumultuous rain, and its fair share of rivers. But still, I'm looking at a dry river bed. I've been sittin' around singin' the same old tune...    

I waz bored: Jazzy J up on da track I get dwn lyk quarter bakz I keepz it real lyk Bernie Mac Dnt f*** wit me I gota gac Robbin u while dressed in black Underwear all in my crack Hoes out herr so fake cnt act Nd I kno diz 4 a fact Im Mz.Jill dnt needa Jack Dat stupid swag iz wat u lack On yo nose I see sum crack Yo crew iz lame were never wack Nd juz lyk wovlez we ryde in packz    

"Skies and Openings" New CD : "Skies and Openings" is the first release from acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Vin Downes. It contains eleven original instrumentals with influences of Americana, Blues, Folk and Jazz. It includes seven solo performances and four songs with guest musicians Lois Carpenter on bass, Mike Fumento on drums and Jeffrey Young on violin. "Skies and Openings" is the culmination of years spent exploring fingerstyle guitar. It is a mix of styles and moods in a pure acoustic setting. Now Available at http...