Toward Human Viability

As a human being, I recognize that I am part of a species that has yet to prove its viability as a productive member of nature. Problems like global hunger, violence addiction, drug addiction, global warming, war, and other destructive realities, can never be solved utilizing the tenets of politics or religion only. As shown consistently throughout history, problems are solved by the solution-based ideas and philosophies of a few individuals who operate independently of thought systems and groupthink; humans who want to understand, know, and respect the mysterious natural world that spawned us; humans who want to learn from, become creative with, build upon, and improve upon our daily lives as well, all through invention and discovery. Through thoughtful and critical scientific method and processes, these inquisitive individuals continually learn, create, and find ways for our species to be a part OF nature, not apart FROM nature. All aspects of our lives have been helped by the technologies and discoveries of these unique and talented members of our species. Throughout history, every time that we have allowed the renaissance of thought to flourish, we all won, and we saw "all boats rise". That must continue, especially now. The true success of solution-based thinking requires no belief, no hope or faith, but ONLY true consistency of observation for what is already thankfully known; a thinking fueled by a burning and sensual curiosity, an imagination and hunger for the mystery that remains out there, and a yearning for what has yet to be discovered about our origin, our planet, the galaxies, and what it all means. This is the mission.. to continue to "boldly go" far beyond the human fantasies and stories of our darker arcane past. We have done it before and we can do it again.

Just me, my stories, my mind, and my banjo.

This weekend begins my journey as a solo artist for the first time in my career. Up until now, most everything I've done has been associated with band projects, which has been an amazing experience on many levels. However, I'm excited to share my songs, stories, and mind with live audiences of all kinds in different formats, as myself. Some shows will continue to be with musicians backing me, and some will be just me with various types of banjos. The Mosier Brothers will remain intact, but less active as I pursue this change. I have many exciting things that I am working on and some really progressive producers, promoters, and musicians helping me to reach my goals of making the world a better place by building sustainable and civil community through artistic collaboration and of course music, music, music.. Stay tuned for more details on my upcoming site.

"People have the music in their heart, and they have it in their feet. It makes them laugh and makes them cry, remembering to dream.
Remind us that the songs we play can bring a brighter day, the music is for the ones who hear it, and for the ones that play." - from the song "On My Way"

Pick Up The Fork in 2013!

More beauty this year: health, color, light, and variation. More output and rest; less input from sources that will never render better ways. Attuned to all five senses, be a part of nature, not apart from nature. Cleanse and purge your soul to the joyful noise of life's music. Let the music dust you off like a sonic broom, helping you celebrate each new day of your life. You're already on the train, now be on the train.. don't die while waiting blindly at the station. Nothing was ever "meant to be". It is IS, then it becomes WAS, it always happens.. When it changes, calmly move away with gratitude, looking ahead to what is next. Don't dwell at the scene, go to where life is NOW. NOW is the only place where life will ever be. The pie is not in the sky, it's right in front of you. Pick up the fork!

(Thanks to my editor Kelly Gilbert and friend Bill Zorn)