Fig Tree Blues

Fig Tree

This slow Delta-style blues is inspired by the Parable of the Fig Tree — a warning wrapped in mercy, patience tested by time. Stripped down and raw, this song leans on fingerpicked acoustic guitar, foot-stomp rhythm, and mournful harmonica fills. No polish. No shortcuts. Just a gritty voice carrying an old truth: leaves are not … Read more

Wedding Banquet Blues

Wedding Banquet Blues

A king prepares a feast and sends out invitations, but many refuse the call. Some are too busy, some turn away, and some respond with violence. In the end, the invitation is opened to everyone — yet even then, not all are ready to accept what is freely given. Scripture Matthew 22:1–14 8 “Then he said … Read more

Wicked Tenants Blues

Wicked Tenants Blues

This blues song is inspired by the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Matthew 21:33–46). Jesus tells the story of a vineyard owner who entrusts his land to tenants. When the time comes to give an account, the tenants reject, abuse, and kill the servants—and even the owner’s son. The parable speaks about stewardship, rejection of … Read more

Two Sons Blues

Two Sons Blues

This gospel blues song is inspired by the Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–32), where Jesus reminds us that words alone are not enough — obedience is shown through action. One son says no but later goes to work. The other says yes but never shows up. Scripture Matthew 21:28–32 28 “What do you think? … Read more

Workers in the Vineyard Blues

Workers in the Vineyard Blues

A short gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). This story reminds us that grace is not earned by hours worked, but given freely. In God’s vineyard, mercy does not follow a clock. Scripture Matthew 20:1–16 13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to … Read more

Unforgiving Servant Blues

Unforgiving Servant Blues

This song tells the story of a man forgiven a great debt—yet unwilling to show mercy to another. It’s a cautionary blues about grace received, mercy refused, and the cost of a hardened heart. Scripture Matthew 18:23–35 32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of … Read more

The Owner of the House

The Owner of the House

This gospel blues song is inspired by Matthew 13:52, where Jesus speaks of the owner of a house who brings out treasures both old and new. Scripture Matthew 13:52 52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house … Read more

Dragnet Blues

Dregnet Blues

A raw gospel blues song inspired by the parable of the net. This Delta-style blues reflects on judgment, mercy, and the moment when drifting ends and truth stands still. Scripture: Matthew 13:47–50 47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was … Read more

Pearl of Great Price

Pearl of Great Price

A raw, acoustic blues inspired by the Pearl of Great Price parable. Slide guitar, foot-stompin’ rhythm, and a story about giving everything for something truly worth it. Scripture Matthew 13:45-46 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that … Read more

Hidden Treasure Blues

Hidden Treasure Blues

A raw Delta-style gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Slide guitar, stomp rhythm, and a simple blues melody carrying one of the shortest and most powerful teachings of Jesus — when you find something truly worth having, you give everything to gain it. Scripture: Matthew 13:44 [44] ” Now Again, the … Read more