#keith: kys

[localfanbaselurker]

YOURE TELLING ME HE SAYS THAT?????

[atiianeishaunted]

also this old really badly drawn shitpost, tw kys joke and shiro slander LMFAO

[klspacecadet]

I block people too much im ngl, whenever I see someone relating to keith (“he’s just like me fr” *goes by some name of his* “I’m really similar to keith” “I kin keith” “I’m a lot like keith” “im keith irl” “i look like keith”) or rp accounts wtv i just go BBBBBBLOCK

I think I have something like 20 accounts blocked? so like I have bpd (identity issues) and cannot stand anyone “undermining me” (they arent)

I’m just a little bit silly guys I can’t help the way my silly mind ruins my silly day with silly imposter syndrome

[glynjohnsfurcoat]

launching psychic attacks against this author for repeatedly framing keith being an addict as some kind of moral issue

[things-wesaid-thatareklance]

lance: siigh

lance: oooh sighhhh

lance: my lips are so dry

lance: it’s a shame nobody’s here to lick them

keith: you share your current class with hunk

keith: get hunk to lick them

lance: kys.

[casbooks]

Books of 2023

Book 71 of 2023

Title: Search and Destroy: The Story of an Armored Cavalry Squadron in Vietnam: 1-1 Cav, 1967-1968 Authors: Keith W. Nolan ISBN: 9781610600750 Rating: ★★★★★ Subject: Books.Military.20th-21st Century.Asia.Vietnam War.Armor Tags: US USA 1st Cavalry Regiment, Armor, Cigar Island, Hill 34, VNM DRV NVA North Vietnamese Army, Pineapple Forest, Que Son, Tam Ky, Viet Cong, VNM Vietnam, US USA 1st Armored Division

Description: The 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, of the 1st Armored Division, deployed to Vietnam from Fort Hood, Texas, in August 1967. Search and Destroy covers the 1/1's harrowing first year and a half of combat in the war's toughest area of operations: I Corps. The book takes readers into the savage action at infamous places like Tam Ky, the Que Son Valley, the Pineapple Forest, Hill 34, and Cigar Island, chronicling General Westmoreland's search-and-destroy war of attrition against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. Exploring the gray areas of guerrilla war, military historian Keith Nolan details moments of great compassion toward the Vietnamese, but also eruptions of My Lai-like violence, the grimmer aspects of the 1/1's successes. Search and Destroy is a rare account of an exemplary fighting force in action, a dramatic close-up look at the Vietnam War.

[spinstrackingsystem]

Whey Jennings Kicks Off 2024 Touring Season With Nationwide Dates & Festival Appearances

Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings is thrilled to officially kick off his 2024 tour season with nationwide dates including festival appearances at Wake The Lake Fest, Carolina Country Music Fest, Duke Fest, Charleston Country Music Festival and multiple opening dates for country music star Chris Janson. “I believe what we’re doing is powerful and I believe it’s going to change lives,” Jennings said. “I want to be an entertainer, but I also want to be somebody who makes you think about not only who you are, but who everyone around you is, and how to make this world a better place. I want people to feel my music.” 2024 Tour Stops:  APR 26 – *Backseat Events / Winchester, Va. APR 27 – The Mountain at Thunder Valley / Bristol, Tenn. MAY 02 – Bear’s Den / Tok, Alaska MAY 03 – Big Delta Brewing / Delta Junction, Alaska MAY 04 – Four Corners Lounge / Palmer, Alaska MAY 05 – Broken Blender / Anchorage, Alaska MAY 17 – Twisted Tree Music Hall / Jacksonville, Ill. MAY 18 – Meyer Barn Spring Bash / Brooklyn, Wisc. JUN 01 – Patriot Public House / Hillsboro, Ohio JUN 07 – Carolina Country Music Fest / Myrtle Beach, S.C. JUN 22 – Hillbilly Christmas in July @ Mountain Arts Center / Prestonsburg, KY JUN 28 – Iron & Oaks (Acoustic) / Livingston, Tenn. JUN 29 – Keith Whitley Memorial Event (Acoustic) / Goodlettsville, Tenn. JUL 03 – J&S Roadhouse (Acoustic) / West Milford, NJ JUL 05 – Beachem Bash (Acoustic) / Ellwood City, Pa. Read the full article

[newmusicweekly]

Chris Elliott Named PD of WNNF and WOFX in Cincinnati

Chris Elliott is appointed Program Director of WNNF-FM (Cat Country 94.1) and Classic Rock WOFX-FM (92.5 The Fox) in Cincinnati. He joins from Guaranty Media in Baton Rouge, where he was Operations Manager for the four-station cluster and Program Director for Country WTGE-FM (100.7 The Tiger) and Rock WDGL-FM (Eagle 98.1). Prior to that, Elliott was Brand Manager for Manning Media's four-station group in Frederick, MD. He was also PD for Hot AC WCDA-FM in Lexington, KY. Cumulus Cincinnati Vice President/Market Manager Jon Laing said, "We really like Chris. He's an astute, well-rounded programmer - just what this important role calls for." Operations Manager Keith Mitchell remarked, "After a lengthy search for this unique position, we're excited to have Chris take on Country and Classic Rock for our cluster. His unique experience programming both formats in Baton Rouge makes him the right choice to take the helm for our stations." Elliott commented, "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Cumulus Cincinnati team, and very excited for what's to come on 92.5 The Fox and Cat Country 94.1. A big thank you to Jon Laing, Keith Mitchell, John Dimick, and Charlie Cook for both their vision and trust." Read the full article

[hillbillyhippiemusicreview]

AARON BOYD: FROM COMING UNDONE TO EVERYTHING COMING TOGETHER

Interviewed/Transcribed by: Lyssa Culbertson

Musicians are a dime a dozen, especially in eastern Kentucky these days—and that’s not a bad thing. At all. The more music, the merrier, right? However, in a day and age when a lot of upcoming talent forgoes individuality in favor of what sounds like latest big thing in hopes to be the next big thing, it’s becoming more and more rare to find an artist who holds steadfast to his/her musical values amongst their artistic integrity rather than riding the waves of the trends. As we all know, Appalachia, and especially Kentucky, has bore some of music’s greats over the years with a definite uprise and takeover of charts in recent times. If you look past the bright lights and big names, though, and travel down into little hollers all around to hear the music echoing through the mountains, you’ll find diamonds in the rough tinkering away with their tunes (and a million other projects) like singer-songwriter Aaron Boyd. He’s not flashy or showy, and if you don’t pay attention out and about somewhere roundabout Irvine, KY, you might just miss the mellow, soft spoken musician and his wealth of talent and knowledge. I can promise you though, when he steps up to strum his guitar and sing, you’ll shut up and listen. For good reason! His 2023 sophomore release, Coming Undone, is a fine collection of original songs—and one phenomenal Keith Whitley cover—that truly showcases the man behind the music and his undeniable gift and musicianship. Last year may have had him “Coming Undone” with the release of his record, but we forsee 2024 being the year he finds everything coming together.

Photo by Lauren Rothenhouser, @illumistudio

Below is a transcribed interview HHMR recently did with Aaron Boyd to discuss his latest release and upcoming plans in 2024:

L: Hey Aaron—how are you doing up there in the frozen Bluegrass? How are ya feeling about the new year?

A: Doing well, I tend to love this time of year just for the simple fact I feel like I’m home more and can kind of reset and get my goals in line for when warm weather gets here!

L: So before we get into all the rad things happening in the upcoming months, let’s discuss a little about *who* Aaron Boyd is for our followers who may not know you. You’re one of the hardest working musicians we know, a jack of all trades sort of feller…how long have you been making music?

A: As far as “who” Aaron Boyd is, I think I’m on the never ending search for that one. I am a singer-songwriter out of eastern Kentucky, I tend to write my own life struggles in hopes of reaching the people who face the same struggles I do…which I think is quite a lot of us.

I’ve been involved in music for about 20 years; I started out as a drummer when I was young and over time just kept picking up new instruments and trying my best to learn something on them.

L: Wow! That’s quite a long time and surely you’ve seen all sides of the industry over the years. Before we dive into all the music biz stuff, though, tell us, who is the man behind the music? Who are you when you’re not on a stage?

A: Let’s see, first and foremost I’m a father to two youngins [aged] 7 and 10, most of my time off stage is spent sitting in school pickup lines or sitting at sporting events or just hanging out doing dad stuff *laughs*. I love it though and I’m doing my best to hold tight to the time I got with them! (He didn’t mention it here, but Aaron is also a very talented and adept agate jewelry maker—check out his Facebook for latest creations!)

L: Aw! From experience I know parenting is a lot like the music business, a lot of late nights and crazy days—but so worth it every second! When it comes to your life within music, have you always been a solo artist? Tell us a little about your history playing music.

A: Well I originally got my start as a drummer as I mentioned above; I grew up around music so I always had an interest and from an early age I had kinda a knack I guess you’d say for picking up instruments and being able to learn a little something. I started my solo career after my daughter was born 7 years ago. I had a lot that I needed to get out of my head if I was gonna be a good father. I knew the only way I could cope with all these things that I never really had to worry about prior was to put it down on paper..later I figured if it helped me, maybe someone else out there needed to hear it also, so I began recording music and performing live. (Previously, Aaron toured as a drummer with musicians like Justin Wells before going solo).

L: Sounds like music is centric to everything about you. How special! I’m curious…if you weren’t a musician as a career, what do you think you’d be doing?

A: Honestly, I don’t think I would have much of a life, if one at all…music has been a great healer for me. As a kid I suffered a lot of trauma and I didn’t know it at the time but I was severely manic and depressed. In my early teens, I started using drugs and before I knew it I was in way to deep. I spent all of my teenage years and young adulthood in and out of rehabs, jail and just lost…I honestly don’t know if I’d be the man I am today without music. I spent a lot of time away from it in my active addiction years, but when I got treatment for the last time I decided music could fill the intense boredom that comes with being sober and now here we are! I have about 14 years clean from opiates and prescription meds and coming up on 3 years sober from alcohol…I owe a good deal of that to music!

Photo by Lauren Rothenhouser, @illumistudio

L: What a beautiful story and testament to not only your tenacity and resolve but also the power of music! On that same note, I’ve noticed a trend as of late that Fans tend to want their favorite artists to stay on the bottle/hooked on other substances for quality of music rather than celebrating their journeys, but you’re very open about your sobriety, how do you feel it affects you as an artist?

A: Ya know, I feel like if someone doesn’t support someone in bettering themselves then that’s the type of people you wouldn’t want at your table. This industry is filled with folks struggling with mental health issues—artists and fans alike—it’s impossible to be the best version of yourself if you’re hiding behind a substance. So, I think the reality is your quality of music and creativity can’t be as good as if you had a clear head.

L: That totally checks out, and I can definitely see the merit behind the notion! Journeys like yours are inspirational and pack so much magic behind the music. Change is hard for anyone, whether it’s the artist going through it or fans on the other side watching the music they love undergo change—but I agree, supporting others in bettering themselves and being healthy is what community, and especially the music community, is all about or at least should be. We both know what it looks like on stage and behind it with the temptations that abound, so in this stage of your sobriety is it difficult to be around it while on the road? Do you have any tips for musicians (or anyone) in the early stages of being sober?

A: If anything seeing how drunk people act is a motivation for me *laughs* because I’ve acted a fool so many times that I never want to be that person again!

I think a good tip is to surround yourself with folks that support you and want you healthy. Find lots of hobbies to keep your mind busy and chug sparkling waters when you have that urge! That’s what I do anyway.

L: Those are great tips for sure and I admire your willpower to stay sober in an environment that doesn’t necessarily promote nor support it—and I think it’s amazing what the redirection of that energy can do to the music. Now, touching in that…we don’t believe in the gatekeeping binds of genres here, but do like to describe the music we listen to—how would you describe your style?

A: Being from the country in eastern Kentucky I’d say my music comes out as country, but I’m a fan of about every genre out there!

L: Hmm…that’s a good, concise way to sum up the “Aaron Boyd Experience” *laughs*! If we were labeling it we’d throw in “must hear music” as a genre! Your record Until the End in 2019 was quite the lyrically and sonically sound masterpiece and your recent release, Coming Undone, has shaped up to be just as impressive, with accolades from the US and abroad steadily rolling in. I know we enjoyed diving into it! What was your inspiration for this record?

A: The record kinda reflects my life story in some ways…I’ve spent a lifetime so far just in endless cycles of fixing things only to catch myself slipping and falling once again. The opening line of the title track (“Coming Undone”) [is] “seems like some days the sun just don’t wanna shine, birds don’t sing to me anymore from the telephone line,” [and] I think there’s so much power in that line because we’ve all felt depression and know that feeling of the sky being blue but you just can’t find the beauty….I wanna write songs that help me find that beauty. Sometimes that takes finding what makes us so sad and really taking a long look at it so we don’t forget, and then letting go of it.

Photo by Lauren Rothenhouser, @illumistudio

L: Ah—I love that! You can truly feel that message woven throughout your writing, and what a poignant message it is. Personally, in the realm of recorded music, we love to listen to records as a whole unit, meaning every song is strong and somehow intertwined with the next rather it’s blatantly overt or silently subtle, rather than just a couple single-worthy tracks with the rest as B-side fillers. Not that we don’t love singles and EP releases, but there’s something beautifully cathartic about putting a record on the Victrola and disappearing for a while into a lyrical land far away. When you sit down to write, do you believe in writing full records that all piece together as a collection with an underlying theme/story or prefer to put out singles that stand their own?

A: I definitely want to write all my records as a whole and I try to do that. Not so much with my first album but with my sophomore album I absolutely did, and with my next album I am doing the same! With vinyl being so prevalent now a days I think it’s something all artists should do.

L: Yes! The comeback of full length LPs on vinyl versus digital EPs and single releases is opening up new avenues for today’s storytellers everywhere you look, and we’re here for it! Happy to hear your future records will follow a similar process. On that note, tell us a bit about your recording process. Where at and with who?

A: So I recorded Coming Undone in Lexington KY with a great friend of mine, J. Tom Hnatow, at Small Blue. I first met Tom years ago when I was playing drums with Kentucky powerhouse Justin Wells. Since then we’ve became great friends and band mates. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him in the studio! We kind of took a different approach versus my first album which was [tracked] live with a band, this one I kind of took the songs and we built them up until we felt they had what they needed. No less no more kind of thing.

L: That’s rad! I’ve heard a lot of great things about J Tom over the years and it definitely shows in the product, and I think the differences in vibes of a live tracking versus a more patient, inquisitive approach as you mentioned is also reflected in the records. Both have their merits and intricacies for sure! Along that same note, I’m always interested in a songwriter’s writing process because they vary so much. Are you a write every morning kind of feller or just when inspiration strikes? Does the melody or the lyrics hit you first?

A: I am definitely not a write every morning kinda guy but I do constantly write melodies on guitar (daily) and I store those in my head or in recordings for when the time comes that a song idea strikes me. So always melodies first!

L: I feel like having a melody always running through your mind is easier to deal with than words—I’m a bibliophile and words stress me out too much to force them, but what do I know? I’m just a journalist who dabbles in songwriting here and there when the mood strikes—definitely not an expert *laughs*! I admire the perseverance of the folks who make it a habit to write, compose, or practice everyday for sure! So, switching gears from the behind the scenes, tell me…what was the highlight of your career in 2023? What are you looking forward to in 2024?

A: The highlight of 2023 was definitely achieving some huge goals I had with traveling, just getting the album out is always a big goal as well, so I’m just super proud of all that work! I try and keep my goals small. Lots of short term goals with music and few long term has been a great approach for me to stay motivated and moving forward.

L: Definitely a good, inspiring way to look at it! On the same wavelength as personal accomplishments, we hear you recently signed with management and a distribution deal for your music. Can you tell us bit about both those things?

A: Yeah, so I recently signed with Crybaby Management (Alexis Faye). I’ve know Alexis for years and she’s always been a great supporter of my art and many others!

I’ve also recently signed a distribution deal with coast to coast records in Europe and a booking deal with LDM Bookings in Europe as well!

L: It’s so important in this music world to have true support and folks looking out for ya, so I’m glad to hear you have that! And Europe?!! How cool! I know a lot of artists love to go overseas and play because the vibe is so different and attendees seem to be even more respectful of the music than in the States from what I hear. What was the experience of your first European tour like? Would you go across the pond again?

A: Oh my, it was surreal! I love to travel but never had I left the country so it was a bucket list thing for sure! I do have plans in 2024 to be back on tour this fall in Europe. We have LDM Bookings hard at work finalizing all that so I’m super excited to go back and this time I get to take my best friend and talented singer songwriter W.D. Miller.

L: That is amazing and sounds like such a memorable experience—and W.D. is a definite beast in his own right. Aside from gallivanting across Europe with one of your band mates and best pals, any upcoming tour plans? Anything big happening this year—we can keep a secret!

A: Yeah so I’m leaving out for a Florida tour in a week or so, after that I have plans in the Northeast, Midwest and Europe! I plan on staying busy and keeping the ball rolling!

L: Ahhh readers, you heard it here—Aaron Boyd plans to keep the roads hot in ‘24! Y’all watch out, I hear he got his driver’s license at the Holler Gentral! *laughs* Seriously though, I always wonder this about artists in their prime—do you have a long term, like say a 5 year plan, for your music career? If so, what does it look like? If not, how come—perhaps you prefer to live in the moment, taking it as it comes?

A: I definitely live in the moment, but if I had a long term plan it is to record as much as I possibly can before I leave this world. Maybe one day my kids and grandkids can listen to it in their flying car or something *laughs*!

L: I’m positive future generations will be listening to it for eons to come, getting pulled over in the skies for breaking the stratosphere blasting the sweet, sweet sounds of ancient Aaron Boyd to the moon…or something like that. I look forward to the legacy of your records living forever! Unfortunately, this interview cannot go on forever despite how much we’ve enjoyed it, so it’s time to wrap it up with our final few questions. Firstly—you’re a smart man—give us one piece of advice to take into 2024. It can be about anything. Serious or silly, hit us with it!

A: From the day you’re born till you ride in a hearse things are never so bad that they can’t get worse.

L: Oh, my favorite type of advice…rhyming! So poignant, deep and lyrical, if that’s not already in a song it ought to be! *Wink, wink* Now—leave us on an inspirational note with your biggest piece of advice for aspiring musicians.

A: If you’ve got something that you feel like you need to say, say it! I promise someone out there needs to hear it!

L: Love that—and I think more people, whether they are musicians, artists, or simply human, need to internalize that concept. Never be afraid to be you and to speak out and speak up! Speaking of being you, last but not least, we ask every artist we interview this question because it’s so telling about who they are to the depths of their core…what is your spirit animal and why?

A: My spirit animal is definitely a bat..I’ve always been kinda obsessed with bats, they fly around with no sight just trusting their senses and I feel that…or maybe I’m a vampire, guess we will never know! *laughs in Dracula*

L: So it’s safe to say your life’s motto is “Don’t worry, be batty?” Okay, okay, I can sense the bat-itude over my lame puns from across the room, we’ll end this before a bat-astrophe happens and we meet Vampire Aa-Ron! *evil laughs* Thank you for taking the time to talk with Hillbilly Hippie Music Review so our readers could get to know the man behind the music and we’ll be cheering you on from the wings (last pun I promise) in 2024!

Watch a live acoustic video of the title track of 2023’s Coming Undone, filmed by the incomparable Fat Cave Studios, below:

[ajoytobeheld]

Tour Rambles

April 29th, 2010

Greetings,

I do wonder what my life would have been like if I had been stuck in Cardiff right now instead of looking at a man unloading a Miller Lite van in Madison, Wisconsin. I would go with “less eventful.”

As you can tell we have made it here safe and sound and undead from the ash cloud.

Fitting back into the American way has been an easy transition and aside from the obvious things about the US I missed (Portion sizes, thrift shops, independent record shops, Teen Cribs) there is always the surprise of how receptive the audiences are. I know I sound like a bit of a gushing suck up (which I am please love me) but from our first gig at Maxwells, NJ to Convington, KY last night things so far have been adrenaline filled.

Our house for the next couple of weeks is a mahogany furnished tour bus complete with fridge, microwave, mirror ceiling (for all the narcissistic sex i imagine) and a bus driver called Marty. Marty is awesome and I imagine his last name is McFly but I have yet to ask. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Im sorry.

When we first boarded the bus and clambered to pick our bunks we discovered masking tape outside each one to put our names on, this tried and tested method prevents people drunkenly climbing into the wrong bunk but I imagine it takes away the fun of the “slutty opportunist”. However this has not yet prevented Rob putting things in my bunk whilst I sleep for a lol, I woke up at four in the morning a couple of evenings ago to find his scanner at the bottom of my feet. Oh how I laughed in my sleepy confused haze. Its fine. At some point I will have my revenge! Or get distracted by something else and move on with my life…either way give me your suggestions….

I have taken some of your advice on places to visit and did in fact go to the frozen yogurt cafe in Boston and a Zoo in Washington which NONE OF YOU SUGGESTED. Shame on you. I love zoos. I found this abandoned in the Reptile House.

If you want it back Keith so you can finish filling it in and answer the question on what lives in deep oceans then get in touch. Other then that everything is fine, we have been given some delicious vegan cake fare along the way (Thank you Griffin!) and Cymbals Eat Guitars are a pleasure to watch every night. In fact the fair town of Madison has been designated inter band bonding time so I must go and prepare my witty anecdotes.

Love to your mothers

Ellen x

[uniqueartisanconnoisseur]

Horses, History & Hospitality in Paris, KY

Want to go to Paris? The question is which one! I have been to Paris France, Paris, Tennessee, Paris, Illinois, and now Paris, Kentucky! The town is known for horses, history and hospitality. The actual motto for this town located in the heart of Bourbon County is “Thoroughbred Capital of the World”. Almost everything, everywhere in Paris, KY is connected to horses! Tractor Show Keith with the…

[wutbju]

Daniel Eric Webber, Sr. of Milton, Georgia went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021.

Before peacefully transitioning from his earthly body to his heavenly one, he was surrounded by his loving wife, Laura, whom he was married to for 29 years, and his loving children Daniel, Dillon, and Isabella. Dan’s Mom, Ruth LaVonne, and Dad, Jon Keith Webber, Sr. of Alpharetta, Georgia were also present along with Dan’s niece and family.

Dan was born in Olney, IL. on November 29, 1966. And grew up in Normal, IL. While he was a teen, Dan’s parents moved to Lexington KY. There, Dan attended high school at Lexington Christian Academy and graduated in 1984. Afterwards, Dan studied at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Later, he received his CPA License.

Even though Dan enjoyed working as a CPA, his real interest was Information Technology. During his IT career, Dan served as Chief Information Officer, Security Officer, and Technology Officer leading, innovating, and advising companies in the healthcare, biotech, manufacturing, and hospitality industries. Dan’s passions were artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity, innovation, analytics, advanced computing, wireless, and digital services. Most recently, Dan was Vice President of Technology for UST Global, a large Information Technology Services company. Dan also served as CEO of the Election Integrity Foundation, an entity founded to work to ensure the integrity of elections through voting villages with the purpose of teaching election security and cybersecurity.

Even in his professional roles, Dan had a passion for serving others. He designed, implemented, and envisioned the network and system process workflow for the first FDA approved DNA based sequencing system. His pharmacogenomic systems supported drug discovery and research activities in the areas of HIV, HCV, HBV, and multiple areas of cancer.

Dan was a pillar of the Atlanta Community serving as a friend, mentor, connector, and advisor. While his faith and family took center stage, his passion for technology and giving back to the community were on display each and every day as he championed and supported a number of technology, community, and faith-based organizations such as The Atlanta Technology Professionals, Georgia State University, ToolBank USA, Society for Information Management, TechBridge Atlanta, and North Point Community Church. Known in Atlanta for his “Friends of Dan” events which brought together hundreds of people over the years, it was his unmistakable voice as the host for dozens of events over the years that resulted in him gaining the nickname “Voice of God”. Yet with all his professional and community achievements, Dan’s greatest success was the number of people he touched in life and his unwavering focus on his family and faith.

Dan is survived by his wife and children, Dan’s mom and dad, as well as brother Jon Keith Webber, Jr. and sister-in-law Patricia Webber of West Salem, IL. In-laws David and Mary Fogle of Charlotte, NC. In addition to nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and many cousins.

Dan will always be in the hearts of many. Dan’s unmistakable voice are now joined with God and his voice and his spirit will be forever with us. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Until we meet again my love.

A celebration of Dan’s life ceremony will be held on January 14, 2022 starting at 11 am at Northpoint Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022.

[electricsynthesis]

directors commentary on a joke exactly 3 people thought was funny:

-lance is clingy and keith has an avoidant attachment style, if they consistently truly fight about anything it’s this

-the pet names are also to piss keith off. lance isn’t trying for sympathy. being referred to by pet names makes keith cringe out of his skin and lance knows it

-lance is referencing the meme

-keith knows the meme lance is referencing because lance sent it to him and said “us” and keith was so utterly incensed he never forgot it

-when keith asked what disorder he had lance said asd. keith was like IS PTSD NOT THE OBVIOUS CHOICE ???

-keith uses a well placed kys sparingly but with feeling and if anyone tries to criticize him for it he whips out the “multiple suicide attempts as a teenager” card and then ignores all attempts to point out the flaw in that logic

-lance doesn’t have that card and he still thinks it’s fucking hilarious when he makes keith mad enough to tell him to kys so he just gets to be mildly morally bankrupt. he thinks it’s SO funny

modern au if keith doesn’t text lance back after like a day he gets so obnoxious on purpose to piss keith off for attention and they end up saying some shit like

lance: mullet

lance: Emo. Bitch.

lance: My love?

lance: …baby?

lance: …

lance: my beautiful princess with a disorder

keith, immediately: KILL yourself

[kidlightnings]

here you are daylight's star made out of miracles

My @fieldsofvesuvia​ piece of @excaive​ - this was a delight to work on, Keith was such a neat character to get to know ♥

[cannibalistic-garden-gnome]

I don’t think my humor is as appreciated as it should be

[discordiansamba]

The one thing they know is that they can't let anyone outside of their small circle know that the red paladin and Zarkon's son are the same person- especially now that Kyor has seized control of the Galra Empire. They've got a real chance for peace here, but that information could put it in jeopardy.

Already there are large sections of the Galra Empire that have torn themselves away, unwilling to be ruled by someone with mixed blood. There are also misgivings from the Coalition about suddenly allying themselves with the new Emperor. The problem would only become worse if the truth got out.

Thankfully, they've managed to keep it under wraps this long- mostly due to the fact that even they didn't know about it until recently. Kyor doesn't mind- but then, he clearly hadn't planned on telling them the truth until his hand was forced, so that's not a surprise. Outside of Voltron, only Kolivan and Pidge's brother Matt are aware of the truth. Kolivan sees the wisdom of keeping the matter quiet, and Pidge has sworn Matt to secrecy.

(Then on Oriande, Allura and Ky- Keith learn the truth. That things were never meant to be this way.

But what's been done cannot be undone.)

flopping back to the Galra prince Keith AU for a hot minute, thinking about Keith's secret coming out to the paladins. Because he avoids some of the pit falls that Lotor does- he does still effectively trick the paladins into going after the trans reality comet, but not because he wants it- but because he knows if he just leaves it there, then his father will eventually find it.

Better then, to trick the paladins just a smidge to put it into their hands instead.

But it also means he's not exactly building anything from the ore, and therefore Zarkon has no reason to send his fleet after him. He's dismissed from his role as emperor pro tem (which thank the ancients, THAT double life was exhausting), and though Haggar has her suspicions, he doesn't bring Narti with him to Central Command, so she can't get into her head and use her to spy on him.

What does happen is Naxzela.

What does happen is that his generals are monitoring the battle. They've been ordered to not directly interfere. But that was before it turned out that Naxzela was bomb.

The rebellion doesn't have the firepower to break the shields on Haggar's cruiser- but Kyor's flagship does. Acxa makes the decision, and knowing the consequences, she decides to surrender herself to the Voltron Coalition, since they've basically made themselves- and by extension, Kyor- official enemies of the Empire with that act. There's some debate, but the other three decide to go with her.

And Keith can't watch them being put into restraints when they made that choice to save him- to save the fragile hope that he believed in. He knows he should just keep his head down. That's what they want. But he can't do it. He's not that sort of person.

So instead he tells Allura that if she's going to restrain them, then she's going to have to restrain him too. Because he's been lying to them this entire time. Because there never was a Keith Kogane.

"You wanted to find Zarkon's son," he says, as he shifts back to his natural form, "-well here I am."