"A ROCK & SOUL FABLE"
The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville tells the story of an unlikely band of musicians united by the power of music and a miraculous event. Set in a rapidly changing, creatively vibrant neighborhood, this diverse group brings their community together across cultural and generational lines. But as their success grows, can their mission remain intact, or will it be undermined by their own achievements?
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Hear the ORIGINAL SONG from the novel, "Sweet Marianne" written and performed by JJT (featuring Phil Keaggy on guitar and Jeff Taylor on accordion.) All pre-orders of the book will come with a free high-fidelity download of this song long before it is released to streaming services.
Listen to the introduction audio chapter of the book.
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ABOUT
JJT
Since childhood, John J. Thompson has been championing, challenging, and celebrating spiritually vibrant art and artists. He is a speaker, author, producer, artist, and music enthusiast who currently serves as the Director of Music Industry Studies and as a Professor of Music at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and has served as a Creative Consultant, Writer, Music Supervisor, and Producer for various publishing companies, independent artists, films, websites, festivals, and more. He currently hosts the True Tunes Podcast, consults for several independent artists, and speaks at colleges, theaters, churches, and other venues around the US
and abroad.
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