A Father's Heart

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Ten - Kenny/No Surrender

fathersheart — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:51:32 -0400

A different kind of Father's Heart podcast...

Not a story from one of my books or blogs, but one I wrote today pretty much as I recorded it. It is dedicated to my brother Kenny, who is going through hard times. The song is Bruce Sprigsteen's 'No Surrender', which is pretty much how it was for Kenny and me. I usually use my own songs, but this one told our story perfectly. None of my talented producers were around, and the whole thing is one take. Rough, raw and honest. But so is the story, about the foolishness of letting politics tear apart friends and family. My book 'A Father's Heart' is available here. And make sure to grab a copy of my new single, Naptown Saturday Night. Proceeds go to help musicians having trouble with medical expenses.

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Nine - Grandma’s Place

fathersheart — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:47:45 -0400

This edition of the A Father’s Heart podcast features my song, ‘Grandma’s Place’ and a story about eating crabs on a hot Maryland day. Hope you enjoy it! Remember that the ‘A Father’s Heart’ book is available at Amazon and other booksellers. Also, make sure to grab a copy of my latest single, ‘Naptown Saturday Night’. It’s available eveywhere!

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Eight - Christmas in Copenhagen

fathersheart — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:30:19 -0400

A holiday look back at the Christmas garden we had at home every year when I was a kid. It was a thing of beauty, although I may be the only one who thought so. The 'cast features the song Christmas in Copenhagen, 1996, which I proudly refer to as the 'most depressing Christmas song ever'. Don't forget that the book, A Father's Heart, is available where ever books can be found on the interwebs these days, including Amazon.

And as I mentioned in the podcast, please go and buy a copy of 'Naptown Saturday Night', my latest single. It is a lot of fun, and proceeds will go to support the work of AMFM, a group that helps musicians out with medical expenses. Most musicians do not have insurance, so it's important work that these folks are doing!

As always, thanks!

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Seven - Norwegian Nights

fathersheart — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:27:29 -0400

Today’s story and song are both a nod to my Norwegian friends. I love getting to Norway to play my songs and tell my stories, and my listeners there are some of my most loyal. It’s still too cold, but it is beautiful! Don’t forget to check out www.weaverwrites.com for the latest on what I am up to, and get yourself several copies of the ‘A Father’s Heart’ book. It makes a lovely holiday gift!

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Six - Chesapeake Son (Magothy)

fathersheart — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:13:27 -0400

This week, a Father’s Heart goes home. After a couple of weeks wandering around Europe and Scandinavia, the story and song this week are about my boyhood home on the Magothy River near the Chesapeake Bay. they are a couple of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them. Don’t forget to get your copies (note the plural!) of the book version of ‘A Father’s Heart’. And check out my website at www.weaverwrites.com to see what’s cookin’. Big doin’s on the way!

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Five - Jeg Elsker Dig (Danish for Beginners)

fathersheart — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:05:57 -0400

Another Danish story. This one features me attempting to speak and yes, sing, in Danish. It’s actually me attempting to say “I love you” in Danish and I like to tell myself that part of the charm is that I’m so terrible at it! Be forewarned, the story contains a ‘NSFW’ word that is important to the tale. I hope you enjoy it. Remember, the book ‘A Father’s Heart‘ is available at Amazon and other online booksellers. And my website is at www.weaverwrites.com.

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Four - Confession

fathersheart — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:16:17 -0400

This is the story and song about how the whole A Father’s Heart idea came about. I probably should have started with this one. The song here, ‘Confession’, remains one of my favorites that I have written. Hope you enjoy it. Go to Amazon to get you copy of the book, A Father’s Heart. It makes a great holiday gift. And if you like the song Confession, download it here for free, just for listening! Thanks.

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Three - Heartshaped Stone

fathersheart — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:11:54 -0400

A story and song about Denmark. The book, A Father’s Heart is available here. It makes a wonderful holiday gift. The song, Heartshaped Stone can be downloaded here for free!

This one was inspired by listener Jim Lind and his fiance Tammy Petersen, who like one of my older songs written about the Danish island of Bornholm. The recording comes from 1996, live in a hotel courtyard with my buddy Adam Williamson watching the DAT player to make sure that my guitar and voice, which are plugged into the same little amp, don’t get too hot! Hope you enjoy it.

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A Father’s Heart: Special Live Edition

fathersheart — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:30:52 -0400

Today’s show is an audio version of the A Father’s Heart show being performed live at 49 West in Annapolis, Maryland. The video version is available on YouTube. The A Father’s Heart book is available on Amazon.

Thanks!

A Father’s Heart: Chapter Two - She is My Shelter

fathersheart — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:51:02 -0400

A story and a love song for my wife. Go to Amazon to get a copy of the book A Father’s Heart. And visit me at www.weaverwrites.com.

A Father’s Heart: Chapter One - Princess Years

fathersheart — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:38:16 -0400

The stories and songs of Americana singer/songwriter Ray Weaver. The book A Father’s Heart is available on Amazon. I’m at www.weaverwrites.com. Thanks for listening. Tell your friends!