Lyrics and Pictures

The last two weeks since I posted have been fairly normal, not crazy at all. I can't sit here and lie to you guys about how I've been busy, it's not true. I mean I've been working and tired as hell, but between the never-ending winter weather and the year flying by so fast (It's already March, what?!?!!) all I've really wanted to do is write some new lyrics… and perform. Last weekend I went to NY to see some old friends and watch SNL Live with Lena Dunham and the National, amazing, only validating that my purpose to want to perform is not for nothing! I have a friend that opened me up to this cute venue of an open mic and I'm going to be hitting that up this coming Tuesday. It's called Melodies Cafe  and it's right here in Ardmore! Come on by if you're in the area, hopefully I'll get to sing, apparently it's very crowded and a lot of people don't get to perform on their first try, but watching the local talent will be just as enjoyable as well, so make your way on out if you can!

Here's a little something I'm working on. Hope you enjoy, Let me know what you think!

I don't want to look back
The faith in us is what I'll lack
But I can't bear to look back
And see me without you

Feels like a depression
Almost wanna give up
Like feeling you're in second place
Unknowing if you'll make it to the front of the race

Didn't say we never fought together
Sit back
Lay in bed
Write this song and I remember
Playing reckless with you
Begging, Begging, Begging
Only cause of you

Cause Sometimes I'm not sure
This love for you feels so insecure
But I'm tired of starting over, not giving up
Just can't tell if this feeling is enough

You'll never let me go
Trapped perfectly for you alone
Can't say that I'm complaining
Being with you is exhilarating!

And though sometimes I'm not sure
This love for you is my only cure
Not starting over or giving up
I know this feeling is more than enough©
As promised, the pictures of my New York City adventures!

Me and the Boy :) at 30 Rock

WOOO SNL! It was so amazing!

(Part of) The CMU Gang! (Brandon, ME, Joe, Alex;MIA:Julia, Derek, Arjun)

Add Raquel and now it's a Family!
Guess now that I've posted those lyrics above I have to add the music and post it on my SoundCloud for you to listen. ;) Awesome, I have homework for the weekend! Stay Tuned!

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Auditioning for "The Voice"... Again: Possible Reality Series Superstar!

Here we go again! This Saturday I am going to be getting in line at 6am in the hopes of being chosen among hundreds of thousands of talented individuals - meanwhile praying hopefully that my vocal chords will cooperate at such offensive hours of the morning. It's exciting, scary, long, fun and new, but most importantly it's performing... it's me.

Five months ago I woke up on a bright Saturday morning heading into New York City for my "Voice" audition and to my delightful surprise, see the sunrise in Times Square. If you've ever been to NYC it's doubtful that you've ever seen Times Square for it's full beauty because it's usually filled with tourists, businessmen, fashionistas and taxicabs. But this morning was not like that. It was crystal clear and I was able to admire it for all it's really worth. It's hard to describe unless you see it for yourself, fortunately for you I took a picture for your liking.

Why the picture is so small is beyond me, so I guess you'll still just have to wake up at 5am to see it for yourself one day, it's worth it.

So I made it to the line and I waited... and waited... and waited. Once I finally made it into the building is when things got interesting. But why would I spoil it for you now. I'm doing it again this Saturday (which means you already know how the last one ended) and I will be walking you through every step of the way on Twitter and Instagram (@samjam_music).

Last August I was more timid of being who I was as an artist. And though I gave what I thought was the audition of a lifetime - covering Led Zeppelin's "Since I've Been Loving you" - it wasn't enough to push me through to the next round. It's possible that I again don't make it passed the first round, but what's it going to hurt to try. Maybe a Hispanic is what they're looking for this season, it's all about what they're looking for and what kind of viewers they can attract.

Thus, to attempt to win them with my look (if at least that) and up the ante for my competitors I went on a mini outfitting session yesterday.

This is what I wore last year, sans my adorable grandma and cute aunt (dad's side of the family). I love those pants by the way, I don't care how loud you think they might be. Brandon has officially named them my "Fancy Pants".

Above is my mom's personal favorite from the outfitting session, though I may freeze given the less-than-admirable weather up north, so we nicked it. I'll make sure to update you all on what I decide the day of. My posts on Twitter and IG will begin quite early as I mentioned, so if you're sleeping in (which is what any normal person does on a Saturday) make sure to follow my feed to catch everything as it happens in order from beginning to end. At the very least it will be fun to read about the process of auditioning for one of these Network television shows and hopefully it can help you decide if it's something you want to try for the next season! For anyone joining me on my journey it is important for you to know that if you are not chosen and your talent is beyond words, don't let it bring you down. You are amazing and someone someday will realize this and you'll be all they ever want to choose. As long as you can make yourself happy with who you are don't let others rejections shape you.

As always, thanks and hope you enjoyed reading! I'll catch you guys Saturday Morning!