Ever watch Dumb and Dumber? Carrey's sidekick is played by Jeff Daniels.
He's played all kinds of goofballs in movies. But...
he is also a musician. Darn good one at that.
I never knew it before. Till I was listening to a morning show I put on during my drive into work. They had him on and he played one of his songs from his new CD. I didn't catch all of it but it sounded funny enough to want the CD. I thought it would be a comedy CD.
Dudette, as a gift, got it for me. And to show how much she loves me, she made me wait till she brought it home from work to give it to me (she had it delivered there to make sure it didn't get lost). The mean part of the deal is, I stopped by her work the day it showed and she didn't even tell me.
Anyway, I dropped it in and turned it on. I was really shocked. It does have some pretty funny tracks on it, but for the most part it is bluesy, old style acoustic guitar. Yes there is a band and not just the guitar. But it is GOOD.
He has a great voice as well. I've been enjoying it the last couple nights. It isn't for everyone though. It is like a cross between old country and Harry Chapin, with a lot of humor thrown in.
If this sounds like something that might interest you, Look for Jeff Daniels "Grandfather's Hat". A little funny, a little sad, a touch of crude (very minor and has to be taken in context), and close to the roots of old blues. A touching and classy set.
Bring a sense of humor, an open mind, and a box of Kleenex. (just in case)
I'm going to have to look for his other CD's. I'm sold.
Music happens.
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