69 Years Young!

Hello there everyone,

I hope all is well.

This crazy world and time in history is challenging for us all. I always try to keep hope that the human family will see the light, and stop the circle of war we seem to be trapped in. I always turn to music to bring myself to a good place and feel the goodness that this world is full of.

I had the pleasure of seeing Robert Finley play in a concert hall in Toulouse, and his Louisiana roots shined through his music, and afterwards I had a quick chat with him about when he started singing and touring.

Watch this quick clip and learn more about why at 69 he is a relative newcomer to the world of live entertainment he now finds himself in.

As always, be well and stay informed.

Peace, Joe

A big man with a good message!

The Hidden Peninsula – Brittany

Brittany and its rugged back to the land people have kept their culture and language alive despite hundreds of years of marginalization. Listen here and come on a short journey to this green, hilly peninsula in the northwest of France.

Enjoy.

https://youtu.be/YVP3mG12V74?si=ZPnCbrPplViGuH_T

As always, be well and stay informed.

Peace, Joe

Born to be Wild!

John Bishop, the British comedian from Liverpool and my old friend from my long distance cycling days, has an important job to do. His father-in-law Mike passed away and now he needs to keep Mike’s scooter alive and still exploring. So with a little help from his friends, the bike is heading on a Spanish adventure. Watch here to see how, when and why.

As Always, be well and stay informed.

Peace, Joe

What Does a Cycle Tour in France sound Like?

Hello there, no need to ask that question anymore. Because here is what it does indeed sound like.

Enjoy!

As always, be well, and follow your heart to never get lost!

Peace, Joe

I Write the Songs!

Martha Tilston does write the songs, like the famous song from the eighties also said, he wrote the songs that made the young girls cry, well Martha has a way to bring out emotions with her lovely voice, and words that touch you right down to the heart.

Enjoy this second interview I had the pleasure of doing with this wonderful Folk singer from Cornwall, U.K.

As always, be well, stay informed, and when in doubt, follow your heart and never get lost!!

Peace, Joe

Sometimes Miracles Happen!

Hello all, I hope this finds you well.

Last night I had the pleasure to go to an intimate concert with Mariane Aya Omac, she has an incredible voice, and entertained us in three languages. Her stage presence is engaging and encapsulating. In this interview we talk before her performance, and she recounts a miracle that happened to her on her musical journey to where she is today. Enjoy!

As always, be well, stay informed.

Peace, Joe

Life is a gift, enjoy every moment!

I’ve repeatedly said this in many of my blogs and videos. Sometimes we get these wake up calls that snap us into the reality of life, and how precious and fleeting it can be.

On my Joe’s Velosophy channel I share a recent experience that once again woke me up to the fact that everything we are, cherish, own, and hold dear can disappear in a flash. So don’t forget to live all of those present moments to their fullest.

As always, be safe, stay well and keep informed.

Peace, Joe

The Lou Lou Sisters, had us swinging!

Hello there everyone.

These three gals from Sweden took a train down from Stockholm, met up with a couple of our local musicians here in southern France, and we had a great night. Check out the interview and the clip to see what transpired!

As always, stay well and keep informed.

Peace, Joe

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

I hope this finds everyone well.

Intriguing title, but not referring to three organists jamming together, but three talented musicians spreading the love, having fun on stage, and taking you on a musical journey while Delvon taps the keys, Johnny strums his strings, and Ace beats his drumskins.

I had the good fortune of seeing them live in Toulouse last night, luckily I had my microphone handy and grabbed a quick interview. Enjoy meeting them up close.

As always, be well, have fun, and stay informed.

Peace, Joe

Cottage industries in the bike world.

Bicyles have always represented freedom for me. Freedom to travel, explore, and get away from it all. The fact that you can literally go nearly anywhere with just the power of your legs is a great feeling. In these modern times when everything seems to be owned by big corporations, it is good to know that local artisans are making it possible to buy handmade equipment and even bikes which makes the cycling lifestyle even that more autonomous. Meet these two young guys doing exactly that. It is good to know they are out there, following their passion and making the world of cycling that much better!

Germain, hand brazing some lovely bikes!

Ricardo, sewing some beautiful hand crafted luggage to strap on those bikes!

As always, be well, stay passionate.

Peace, Joe