Videos

This is a fun 30 second video from Art Spots Media called "Peace Kid" shown on local TV in seattle for a few weeks. CLICK HERE



The following are videos of Ebenezer's Posse exploring some of Seattle's Fun Places:

Airplanes - Butterfly - Edgewater Inn
Every Fish Has a Fin - Giraffe


"Afterthought" is a movie by Cross Films starring me! CLICK HERE

Alexander Graham Bell Elementary Music and Lyrics

Mrs. Stanphill and Mrs. Castle's 4th Grade Class Click Here to Listen

The World is a Big Puzzle

The world is a big puzzle
And we're all a piece of it
Different foods, different cultures
And different people, too.

Piece by piece, we fit together
Through friends and family
We're all somehow connected
By love, land and sea


All the Kindergarteners! Click Here to Listen

Mrs. Sibley's 4th Grade Class Click Here to Listen

Livin' on Washington Time

Livin' on Washington time, livin' on Washington time,
We've got the country's largest floating bridge
I saw Bill Gates on Hurricane Ridge
It rains so much like a baby crying
It's not too hot in the summertime
Livin' on Washington time, livin' on Washington time

Sh iveti u vasington vreme
Sh iveti u vasington vreme
We've got the country's largest floating bridge
I saw Bill Gates on Hurricane Ridge
It rains so much like a baby crying
It's not too hot in the summertime
Sh iveti u vasington vreme
Sh iveti u vasington vreme

I sha fwat Washington
I sha fwat Washington
We've got the country's largest floating bridge
I saw Bill Gates on Hurricane Ridge
It rains so much like a baby crying
It's not too hot in the summertime
I sha fwat Washington
I sha fwat Washington

Lime le Washington gime
Lime le Washington gime
We've got the country's largest floating bridge
I saw Bill Gates on Hurricane Ridge
It rains so much like a baby crying
It's not too hot in the summertime
Lime le Washington gime
Lime le Washington gime

Viviendo en el tiempo de Washington
Viviendo en el tiempo de Washington
We've got the country's largest floating bridge
I saw Bill Gates on Hurricane Ridge
It rains so much like a baby crying
It's not too hot in the summertime
Viviendo en el tiempo de Washington
Viviendo en el tiempo de Washington


Miss Lawson’s 3rd Grade Class

Livin' on Kirkland Time Click Here to Listen

Livin’ on Kirkland time, Livin’ on Kirkland time
Three minutes late is normal
Our outfits are informal
Lake Washington is huge and great
The wind pushes the chime
Livin’ on Kirkland time, Livin’ on Kirkland time

Livin’ on Kirkland time, Livin’ on Kirkland time
It snows every few years
Slip and slide until it clears
If you’re hungry for some tasty food
Chan’s place is so fine
Livin’ on Kirkland time, Livin’ on Kirkland time

Kirkland is the place to be
Lots of stores for you and me
There’s even a candy cane factory
Kirkland is an excellent city!

Mrs. Koefod’s 3rd Grade Class

All Connected in a Way Click Here to Listen

From the Jungles of Vietnam
To the beaches of Mexico
From the big lakes of Poland
To the castles of Britain
From Mt. Baker in Washington
To the deserts of Arizona
All cool places, and here come some more

There’s a crashed boat in Oregon
Lots of space in Walla Walla
Tide pools in Canada
Tangerine trees in California

Nobody’s seen ‘em all, but we’ve all seen some of ‘em
We’re all from different places but we’re all here now

That makes us all connected in a way

Mrs. Perry’s 3rd Grade Class

I’m Making New Friends Click Here to Listen

I’m the only person I know from my country
And it’s lonely some of the time
But I get to learn a brand new language
And teach other people mine

I’m making new friends
And I like my new place
Sometimes I miss my old home
And my family too
But it’s still great to be here
I’ll keep up my pace
Of meeting new people, especially you

If you were the only person from your country
I would help you get used to this place
I’d take you to Juanita and we’d hang out at the beach
I’d know I was successful when I saw your smiling face

Mrs. Minish’s 2nd Grade Class

We are From All Over the World Click Here to Listen

We are from all over the world
And we’re proud of it
We eat different foods and like different stuff
Because we’re together, that’s just enough

We’re all equal, ‘cause we’re all people
And we are great at so many things
Some like writing, some like numbers
Some like reading Lord of the Rings

If we were all exactly the same
Life would be boring, and we’d be snoring
We need to be different to stay awake
You might like pie, but I like cake

Mrs. Kassel-Day’s 2nd Grade Class

It’s a Great Place, AG Bell Click Here to Listen

It’s a great place, AG Bell
You could even say it’s swell!
It’s a safe place for all
You learn a lot from friends at school

Different languages and games
Different skin colors and cool names
Shoes and clothing are not all lame
But on the inside, we’re all the same

Some like homework, some do not
But we all like recess, no matter what
We like to show new people around
A better place can not be found


Mrs. Daly's 1st Grade Class

A Girl Went to a Park Click Here to Listen

A girl went to a park, in another country
And she didn’t see a slide.
There were no swings, there were no monkey bars
And there were no bikes to ride.

What? Oh Man!! This is just grass!
This isn’t a park, I think I’ll just pass!

Then she saw a game, they called it football
Even though it looked like soccer
Somebody asked her, do you want to play?
She kicked the ball and the goalie blocked her.


Miss Holder's 1st Grade Class

There are Beaches All Over the World Click Here to Listen

There are beaches all over the world.
Kids everywhere are playing in the sand
Eating ice cream and even scuba diving
There are beaches all over the world.

There are sports all over the world.
Kids everywhere are playing football
and volleyball, and racing, and pole vaulting
There are sports all over the world.

There are books all over the world.
Kids everywhere are reading different writing
about different countries in different languages
There are books all over the world.

There are people all over the world.


Mrs. Adair's 2nd Grade Class

We're All Part of the Earth Click Here to Listen

In Ukraine, there is a dog who always barks
In Tehran, we read from right to left
In Boston, there is a cave that's really dark
In Kirkland, we work so hard and then we rest

There are so many countries around the world
And we can't visit them all the time
Almost all of us come from a different one
But we're all part of the Earth

In Pittsburgh, it can get really hot
In Vietnam, there is a big army
In Mexico, we plant seeds a lot
In Atlanta, Dr. King talked about Harmony

There are so many countries around the world
And we can't visit them all the time
Almost all of us come from a different one
But we're all part of the Earth

Mrs. Hovis' 1st Grade Class

Most of us Have Hands Click Here to Listen

Most of us have hands
We can stand on them
and eat with them
and play music with them
and talk with them
and snap with them
and clap with them
and make things with them
and take things with them
and bake with them
and pet a snake with them
and ride bikes with them
and read books with them
and open doors with them
and break pinatas with them
and play the rainstick with them
and write songs with them
and make boats with them
and play computers with them
and play sports with them
Yes, most of us have hands
YEAH!

Eb's Solo Music

New Life was recorded on January 21, 2005 in Richland, Washington from 12 to 2 in the afternoon. Dan Myers, a gifted musician in his own right, used one microphone and his state of the art home studio to capture my songs in their most clear and simple form possible.
I had been performing in several living rooms at house concerts, and this record reflects that vibe: no effects or multi-tracking and only a couple songs were recorded more than once.
Thanks to all of the people who have been supporting me in the past few months since I went solo, and for all the years I have been making music. This collection is for you - I hope you enjoy the music!

Ebenezer

Lyrics and Music For New Life

A Hundred Years (listen)

Bumblebee is trying to get away
Doesn't look like a very good start to its day
If it could talk, I bet it would say
When I get out of here, I'm gonna fly for a hundred years
Little kid, runnin' on the playground before school
Loves to play with his friends, but the letters make him feel like a fool
His teacher begs him, use your energy as a tool
He says when I get out of here, I'm gonna run for a hundred years
In a hundred years, gonna be all new people
In a hundred years, everything could change
In a hundred years, maybe everybody's equal
A hundred years from now, different picture in the frame
We've got a president who can't see past the companies he wants to please
Thinks a victory is bringing a government to its knees
Another dictator out to make a few bucks is all I see
They say they're gonna fight him off for a hundred years
CHORUS
So you can ask yourself, when you die what kind of world will you leave
Will it be wonderful, where everybody considers themselves relatively free
What can you do now, to make it be like you wish it could be
What are they gonna say about you in a hundred years
CHORUS

Dollar Bill (listen)

There's nothin' quite as worrisome as a dollar bill
It's got the power to change a life, got the power to kill
I was goin' along just fine, felt like I was doin' all right with my time
Then a letter from the bank told me, I better make a few changes
Guess I wasn't keepin' very good track of the money that I was givin' back
I didn't know how much was goin' out, compared to comin' in
So many of us are just days away, from the fear of havin' our homes taken away
And the numbers don't lie, it aint a story you can spin
Just do what you love, and then the money will follow
How far behind, I'd like to know, am I gonna have to wait for a hundred tomorrows
I can only sit so long, while I play this guitar and sing this song
At some point, it's gonna have to kick in, at some point, it's gonna have to kick in
CHORUS

Hummingbird (listen)

A hummingbird got caught inside the curtains in my room
It was so small, could have made a bed inside a spoon
After a while, it stopped to rest, I caught in my nest
I let it go outside my door, and it took off like a jet
Last song I wrote was a year ago, I was singin' a different tune
I had a true love whose birthday was in June
Now you're gone, I'm alone just like I was before
By the time it was over, I was so worn down, I was lyin' there cryin' on the floor
I think you were a hummingbird, you fly from tree to tree
You might stop for a second or two, but never ever three
Maybe you were tryin' to be the eagle who sits all day and looks
But you didn't have the patience that it took
City wind blows just about the same as a small town
But it's easier to forget you because there's more people around
Someday soon, I'll let it go and let somebody else in
But right now, I wonder how I'll ever love again
CHORUS
Well I think about a month ago, I stopped askin' why
And I think about in a month or two, I'll stop feelin' like I'm gonna die
Somewhere down that lonesome road, I'll find my way again
Someday soon, I'll let it go and let somebody else in
Until then I'm a hummingbird, I fly from tree to tree
I might stop for a second or two, but never ever three
Maybe I was tryin' to be the eagle who sits all day and looks
But I didn't have the patience that it took

Keep on Pushin' (listen)

Keep on pushin', keep on pushin', keep on pushin', keep on pushin'
It's the quitters who can't seem to understand
That it's only sweet when it hurts a little
Keep your eyes on the prize, keep on stickin' to the plan
I know you've been wonderin'
Where's the return on the investment
How's it gonna pan out, are we chasin' fools gold in this basement
Everywhere we go, we're the best
We've just got to truly believe
We can have our dreams become reality
If we open up our arms and get ready to receive
CHORUS
In the center of the city
In the middle of the concrete jungle
A dandelion grows up through the cracks, I'd say that's a worthwhile struggle
Everywhere we go, we're the best
We've just got to truly believe
We can have our dreams become reality
If we open up our arms and get ready to receive


Light Me Up (listen)
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(Special thanks to Kelley Johnson for help with the chords and melody on this one)
Light me up tonight, help me hold the road
Light me up tonight, let's share the load
When the sky is heavy, your eyes are too
I'll be the one you can muddle through
Nobody is makin' it the way they want
A demon has a choice of which house to haunt
It's a rough moment in time
But you and me, we're doin' fine
We don't have money to burn, don't need it to light a spark
Just waitin' for my luck to turn, you know it's hard drivin' in the dark
So light me up tonight, help me hold the road
Light me up tonight, let's share the load

New Life (listen)

My new life starts today, I can't wait to get it goin'
Don't mean that I aint' sad about leavin'
But I can't waste my time, on the things I wasn't knowin'
Of the philosophies that I just stopped believin'
And the sun still comes in through the same window
And my coffee cup still holds the same amount
But today, I've got a couple of new pitches to throw
Because I'm gonna show the world what I'm really all about
Seems like some people wanna say they're just gonna go the other way
But they're really afraid of doin' anything at all
Because the further out you get, the more you can't forget
The only reason anybody's watchin' is to see if you'll fall
You can look up on the wall and read the writing
You can do exactly what it says to do
You can find the road that everybody's taking
And nobody will ever say a word to you
CHORUS

No More (listen)

We don't see eye to eye no more
And I'm lookin' at that open door
And I notice that it's on the ground floor
And I'm wonderin' what I'm waiting for
We don't see eye to eye no more
No sense in lookin' back
Better just go and get my backpack
And head out before the next attack
I can't sit here and say, I wanted it this way
We still have more to prove, there are ways that we could move
But when I think of what I want, well it's something that you aint' got
That's fine I guess, seems like it's for the best
We don't see eye to eye no more
Hard to remember just when we did
Somewhere back when we were kids
And the truth was easily hid
CHORUS
We don't see eye to eye no more
And I'm lookin' at that open door
And I notice that it's on the ground floor
And I'm wonderin' what I'm waiting for

Spring's Almost Gone (listen)

Spring's almost gone and that means one thing
Only two more months of rain until the sunshine
But I don't worry, because I've been here before
And I know that I'll be ready for the summertime
Sun's comin' out, she's just waiting
Around here, she likes to take her time
She's been gone so long, I forgot what she looks like
But I'll recognize her when I see her, and I'm gonna make her mine
Gonna tell her she's beautiful, make her feel so fine
And I'm not gonna let her go home alone tonight
Now I'm not gonna tell you that it hasn't been hard
And I'm not gonna lie and say that I've been strong
I had my heart broken by the springtime sun
Who makes you think she's comin' before she turns around and runs
But I should know better because it happens every year
And the clouds don't give a damn, they've got better things to do
Than listen to the cursing of one foolish man
Who thought the clouds had something against me and you
Sun's comin' out, she's just waiting
Around here, she likes to take her time
She's been gone so long, I forgot what she looks like
But I'll recognize her when I see her, and I'm gonna make her mine
Gonna tell her she's beautiful, and get her drunk on wine
And I'm not gonna let her go home alone tonight
Spring's almost gone and that means one thing
Only two more months of rain until the sunshine
But I don't worry, because I've been here before
And I know that I'll be ready for the summertime

Thank You (listen)

Thank you for supporting me when runnin' away would have been easy
When I was gonna give up, you wouldn't let me
When I was gonna throw it all away, you kept me
Don't think that I'll forget that, because I won't
I'll do my best to pay you back
You see through the haze, and make your way around the maze
And choose the chances that need to be taken
And find the exit when it's time for escapin'
Don't think that I'll forget that, because I won't
I'll do my best to pay you back
Thank you for supporting me when runnin' away would have been easy
When I was gonna give up, you wouldn't let me
When I was gonna throw it all away, you kept me

You Deserve More (listen)

You deserve more than I could ever give
Eventually, I hope you forgive
The fact that I could never do what I should to deserve you
You shouldn't ever have to work again
Every day you ought to be sleepin' in
Breakfast in bed each day
Chocolate covered oranges on a silver tray
CHORUS
You should be walkin' on the beach
Every day you ought to see your dreams in reach
Pina Coladas and fried plantains
Winter sun, and summer rains
You deserve more than I could ever give
I hope I live as long as I would need to
To do all the things I should to deserve you
You should never cry
Every day you ought to feel like you could fly
Wings of an angel so light
Free as a bird in flight
CHORUS

Songwriting in the Schools

Listen to these great songs written by kids!

"Lawton Has Heart"
1. It's Fun Up Here at Lawton
2. Lawton Kids
3. Children from Uganda
4. A Sticky, Stinky Situation
5. Brave and Kind
6. Get Out of Here Dog!
7. The Ghost in the Heater
8. I Like it Here
9. Lucky
10. It's Fun Up Here at Lawton (reprise)

"Life in Ellensburg"
1. Come on Down to Ellensburg
2. Lincoln Elementary
3. Campus U Tote 'Em
4. My Home Town
5. Hay
6. The Bold Bird
7. Be Careful of the Cougars
8. The Rodeo Song
9. Fred the Rattlesnake
10. The Ellensburg Wind
11. Riding on a Horse
12. How We Get Down

Lighthouse for the Blind

Today, we learned that not all blind people are totally blind. Many legally blind people can see, just not perfectly. We also learned that it's hard for blind people to find places where they get a chance to have a job. But Lighthouse for the Blind is a place where many blind people work, doing all kinds of jobs from office work to public relations to making parts for airplanes!

We also got to sniff plants in the smelling garden, translate a song into braille, meet guide dogs, and see a talking computer.

It was a great week, and this was a great day to end on. Thanks everybody!

Eb.

Here's the last song:

Lighthouse for the Blind

The blind are just like everyone else
Except that they can't see
Some use canes, some use guide dogs
They work and play just like you and me

At the Lighthouse for the Blind there are plenty of helpful people
They taught us things we didn't know
Like how they read Braille
And that they deserve a chance to plant a seed and help the world grow

Don't be discouraged if your eyesight hasn't flourished
Because you're still a part of our world
Everybody is unique including you
Everyone has something special they can do. It's true!

At the Lighthouse for the Blind there are plenty of helpful people
They taught us things we didn't know
Like how they read Braille
And that they deserve a chance to plant a seed and help the world grow

At the Lighthouse for the Blind there are plenty of helpful people
They taught us things we didn't know
Like how they read Braille
And that they deserve a chance to light a candle and help the world glow

University District Food Bank

We had a great day putting together packages for people to get food at the food bank! We packaged rice, beans, corn, oats, doughnuts, milk, fruit, and all kinds of other foods.

The kids were having so much fun, they worked an extra hour! There are so many fun things to do at the food bank. I would recommend a trip for any family. The grownups feel good and the kids have fun, and it doesn't cost a cent!

Joe, our leader for the day, was great at explaining how and why the food bank runs, and making it really exciting for everybody.

We worked so long, we didn't have time to write a song, but I have included a link to the song we recorded on Monday, called Many Kinds of People, which is very appropriate for today's great adventure.

Parents, I am having a great time with this group. Everybody is getting along great, has a great attitude about trying new things and having fun, and I feel like I'm on vacation!

To hear the song, go to www.simplefunmusic.com and click on Many Kinds of People on the upper right side of the home page.

Hiking to Carkeek Park

Today was the day everybody got a workout as we hiked the Carkeek Park trail down to the Puget Sound. It was an adventure in every way, from vanquishing the evil giant Mosquitos in the forest to counting train cars as they raced by on the tracks, to watching the guy snowboarding on the water - and that wasn't even the best part!

We found all kinds of cool crabs - big ones, little ones, hermit crabs, and a bunch of other critters under the rocks and seaweed by the sea!

Here's the song!!!!

In The Sea

Crabs, Crabs, Crabs!
Really big old crabs. That's what we found at the beach!
You might find them under rocks.
The boys have a lighthouse, the girls have a dome.
Sideways is the way they roam in the sea.

Rocks, Rocks, Rocks!
Really big old rocks. That's what we found at the beach!
You might find them under seaweed.
Barnacles grow on them. Sometimes they look like a gem.
They come in different shapes and sizes in the sea.

In the sea, in the sea, every thing we sing about is from the sea.
From the sea, from the sea, everything we sing about is from the sea.

Seaweed, seaweed.
Really big old seaweed. That's what we found at the beach!
You might it near the water, washed up by the tide.
Or stuck to a crab pot line.
It's really good in sushi from the sea.

In the sea, in the sea, every thing we sing about is from the sea.
From the sea, from the sea, everything we sing about is from the sea.

Hip Hop Dancing with Mary Kirkpatrick at Sound Mind and Body Gym

We went to Sound Mind and Body Gym (www.smbgym.com) and learned some "tough" hip hop moves from Mary Kirkpatrick.

At first, the girls were complaining a bit about how HARD it was, but after awhile, they realized they love to dance like that. They got so good, that they learned a whole dance routine in an hour! Thanks Mary!

After the dancing, we played at the park for a little while, then caught the bus. The kids were wondering what we would do if we missed the bus, and we talked about it for awhile. Our what ifs turned into a song:

What If.....

What if we miss our bus?
We'll wait until it comes around again.

What if the steering wheel breaks?
We'll use the radio to call a plane.

The crazier and crazier what ifs get,
The harder it is to have a plan,
But someday it might pay off.

What if the bus runs out of gas?
We'll have a towtruck come by.
What if the bus explodes?
We'll walk home and have chocolate pecan pie.

The crazier and crazier what ifs get,
The harder it is to have a plan,
But someday it might pay off.

What if a huge meteor hits the bus?
We'll pick it up and throw it back in space.
What if martians take over the bus?
We'll ask them to take us to Eb's place.

The crazier and crazier what ifs get,
The harder it is to have a plan,
But someday it might pay off.

What if everything goes right?
........I don't know what we would do!

Chroma Sound Recording Studio

Today, we wrote a song about waiting for the bus. We waited for the bus six times today, because we took six different buses to get to and from our destination.

Why did we go so far? Because we had the excellent opportunity to record a song in a professional recording studio!

The girls laughed when Eb sang without the guitar music out loud, but they held it together long enough to lay down some spicy vocal tracks of their own!!! Who knows, you might be driving in your car, and hear "Many Kinds of People" by Ebenezer's Posse on the radio someday!!

Keep checking back to hear the song soon!!

Here are the lyrics to "Waiting for the Bus":

When will the bus come? We've been waiting for hours and hours.
When will the bus come? It seems like forever and ever.

Sitting against the wall with nothing to do.
I think I see a bus, but it's not for me and you.

When will the bus come? We're starving here without any food.
When will the bus come? I'm in a really grumpy mood.

Sitting against the wall with nothing to do.
I think I see a bus, but it's not for me and you.

When will the bus come? I hope we don't wait here all night.
When will the bus come? We're being brave with all of our might.

Bus, bus, bus, bus, bus, bus! When will you come for us?