Hamell not only records music, performs live, does independent writing, he also paints. All of the images below, and many you see as the accompanying artwork on the digital releases, are Hamell paintings. These vary in size and price, but are all acrylic on canvas. Hamell paints scenes inspired by the 'underground' and 'disenfranchised' of our society. Ed uses bold and bright colors in his paintings which contrast the darker subject matter, championing the underclass, drawing you into the characters he depicts, endearing you to them and sparking emotions one might not anticipate.Hamell is also available for specific painting commissions. For serious inquiries to purchase Hamell original art contact Emily at hamelltv@gmail.com
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I only worked in that crack bar in Upstate New York for two years but man it provided a lot of inspiration. This song was just a typical night. Guys would grow up in that town and leave to move away permanently and when they came back to visit there would be one of two attitudes: "When you moving back?" as if why would anybody leave such a paradise or it wouldn't even register that they left in the first place: "You still dry walling?, 'cause we need a guy or in the morning..." or more often, "Can you still drive a get away car?"
lyrics
Hows it going how you doing ain't seen you in a year or two, heard about your sister, I missed her, where'd she go? would have liked to have said goodbye, man she made about nine guys cry, I had a crush it wasn't much but you know...So how is Florida treating ya, I hear the tracks still beatin' ya, it's just a joke, not tryin' to poke, it's just fun, why don't you sit and have a drink, I'm curious about what you think, this was your hang out but the gangs out no more. In a bar, in a bar, with a neon light for who you are, it's coming down like a shining star, in a bar....
You hear about Freddie Dell, man that guys all gone to hell, he had to flirt the needles dirt no mystery, same goes for Tony Pure, happens fast that's for sure, just a year ago they were and no, they're history...Hey Angie settled down, you never see her comin' round, she married fast, it won't last, he ain't true, she had a baby boy, man that kids her pride and joy, but here's the zinger the kids a dead ringer for you.In a bar, in a bar, with a neon light for who you are, it's comin' down like a shinin' star in a bar...
Hear from your brother much? I guess you guys don't keep in touch, you hang around, he'll be down most every night, don't think I'm out of line but man he gets drunker all the time, it's the same game, it's your name and then he's going to fight.You know how people talk, they all seen him walk, he gets all bombed up, him and Tommy make the mile, it ain't for me to say but Tommy he's that way and this place ain't so great for tolerating' them lifestyles...In a bar, in a bar, with a neon light for who you are, it's coming down like a shining star, in a bar....
What do you mean you gotta run, you're going to miss the fun, with all the wheelins and the dealins by two. It's like you just got here, wadda ya say another beer, you gotta go, well I know, well that's cool. I'll walk you to your car, when they hear you was at the bar, Angie and your brother are gonna smother me with flack, one thing I gotta know, you know before you go, is Florida cool or do you think you'll move back? In a bar, in a bar, with a neon light for who you are, it's coming down like a shining star in a bar
Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury
Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive....more
I love the Jordan Lake Sessions albums, they're so ALIVE! I'm excited to listen to these versions of my favorite songs forever and ever, and always max out my Mazda's speakers on the sax parts. grenadinegrace
