I have decided that if music doesn't move you, you don't have a heart.
I don't know when I first heard Jed Marum's music, but I know when I first heard of Jed. I had a coworker (Julia, it was you) that asked me if I had heard this Dallas musician that liked to sing Civil War tunes. He had just released his Cross over the River album, and it was good.
Fast forward some years, and my wife and I began to attend Celtic Festivals. The first one that I got to visit with Jed at was the Sherman Highland Games. We talked Confederate history, Celtic heritage, kilts, and music. Then he went away to perform.
Later, I visited with him at a Sons of Confederate Veterans convention where we were both set up as vendors. Two interactions, but they were meaningful, and I consider him to be a friend.
Jed passed away in May, and I still find myself grieving. Of all the music I keep on my phone, his I listen to the most. So, you may find me posting a favorite tune - War Between the States or otherwise - from time to time.
This one is about two Union Irish soldiers that happen upon evidence that the horrors of war know no age, gender, innocence or guilt. I get a catch in my throat each time with this song.
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