I was kind of moody for the past few days, and I thought staying home would make me feel better but I was wrong. I stayed in during the day and I was so desperate to take some fresh air that I told myself that I need to get out of the house after dinner, no matter what!
I finally did! Alex, a new friend I met recently, joined me after I told him that he could find me at Amanda Coffee & Tea if he wanted to chill out. I was so surprised to see the place crowded with expats and yachties. You don't get to see such sight everyday.
Captain "Fatty" made silly faces when he saw me taking his photos
He sang and played good Country songs. And he had a great sense of humour too!
Iz, son of Amanda, was mingling with the guests
Wife of Captain "Fatty" sang along while they looked deeply into each other's eyes
Captain "Fatty's" pick
Gene Nelson
I met Gene Nelson in person for the third time last night. He is a great writer and regular performer in Nashville, Gene is credited with penning Kathy Mattea's career song 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses as well as Burning Old Memories. Hits by other artists include I Have You (Glen Campbell), Bubba Hyde (Diamond Rio), Jukebox with a Country Song (Doug Stone), Old Coyote Town (Don Williams), This Everyday Love (Rascal Flatts), more.
Gene came to greet me, then grabbed a chair, sat down beside me and started playing his guitar. The beautiful tunes apparently put me into trance in an instance. Slowly and soothingly, I felt like I'd been lifted up and the dark clouds above my head seemed to go away.
Gene played and sang "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses" by Kathy Mattea and Captain "Fatty" whistled along.
I finally did! Alex, a new friend I met recently, joined me after I told him that he could find me at Amanda Coffee & Tea if he wanted to chill out. I was so surprised to see the place crowded with expats and yachties. You don't get to see such sight everyday.
Captain "Fatty" made silly faces when he saw me taking his photosHe sang and played good Country songs. And he had a great sense of humour too!
Iz, son of Amanda, was mingling with the guests
Wife of Captain "Fatty" sang along while they looked deeply into each other's eyes
Captain "Fatty's" pick
Gene NelsonI met Gene Nelson in person for the third time last night. He is a great writer and regular performer in Nashville, Gene is credited with penning Kathy Mattea's career song 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses as well as Burning Old Memories. Hits by other artists include I Have You (Glen Campbell), Bubba Hyde (Diamond Rio), Jukebox with a Country Song (Doug Stone), Old Coyote Town (Don Williams), This Everyday Love (Rascal Flatts), more.
Gene came to greet me, then grabbed a chair, sat down beside me and started playing his guitar. The beautiful tunes apparently put me into trance in an instance. Slowly and soothingly, I felt like I'd been lifted up and the dark clouds above my head seemed to go away.
Gene played and sang "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses" by Kathy Mattea and Captain "Fatty" whistled along. Iz and Alex asked Gene to sing a song for us. And so he did, he picked one of the songs that he wrote for Kathy Mattea named "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses". It felt so good when listening to him sing. I felt like as if I was cuddling in my comfy blanket on a rainy day. His dreamy voice and lovely tone, that had put me in awe, gave the song a whole lot different feel. Unlike Kathy's cachty version, Gene's was a more pleasant one. Captain "Fatty" whistled along with the song to add some excitement to it. Everyone applaud with enthusiasm at the end of the song.
A close-up shot of Gene's hand
It was a night to remember...A night of laughter and music. Although it was just a few hours at Amanda's, I was surrounded by happy people that indirectly made me feel good. After bidding everyone goodbye, I went home with light steps and my heart filled with joy and hope.
