Upon given her a solo section, he said, “Now’s the time you show your stuff. And you know you got a lot of stuff to show!” …Her solo was far from a sizzling show of “her stuff.” She played like she wanted to disappear. After rehearsal, she left before everyone else. And a moment ensued that I will never forget. The bass player said, “Man, you can’t talk to her like that! That’s sexual harrassment.”

John ShipeJuly 19, 2022americana music, Eugene Music, sexual harassment, garage band

It's Time to Talk about "Jesus"

I’m pretty sure that “Jesus” is the most entertaining song in my repertoire. It’s rowdy. It has pathos & humor. I playfully call it an “Appalachian gospel stomp.” And thankfully, it’s not as controversial as it seems.

John ShipeJuly 1, 2021john shipe, americana music, jesus and john wayne, Eugene Music, songwriting

A Song About This - Black Lives Matter

The day after Thanksgiving, I released “A Song About This.” It’s the best song I’ve written in years, and I intend to not make a single dime off of it for myself. In the ongoing effort of equality and justice, all BandCamp and digital-streaming proceeds go to the Eugene, Oregon local chapter of the NAACP.)

Song About Singing - A Pattern Here

…”Hobo-Rock” anthem. Closing salvo at the spiritual fatigue and exhaustion from ever-digging deep and ever-fighting the good fight. You might say it’s a paradoxical surrender by simply raising the flag and declaring victory for no apparent reason.

John ShipeSeptember 10, 2020americana music, Eugene Music, New Single, Beast is Back, john shipe, Tyler Fortier