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Big Daddy

Karaoke king, storyteller, fat-boy fashion icon, and the guy your mama warned you about (but would’ve danced with). No drama. No memes. What would Big Daddy do?

Just good vibes, great tunes, and mic drops. Stick around and find out.

11/17/2025

Operation Cozy Night

This year, I’m teaming up with The Sound Bar for a pajama drive.
Our goal is to provide needy children in the community with warm pajamas, coats and blankets this winter.

We’d love for you to participate with us. Donations can be dropped between now and Thanksgiving at The Sound Bar.

We’d also love for you to join us Thanksgiving Day at The Sound Bar. Bring a covered dish to share.

Friendsgiving - Nov 27
⏰ - 6pm
📍- 1105 W Tharpe St

08/14/2025

Thursday Thoughts – Big Daddy Style

Heard “The Road You Leave Behind” this morning.

Made me think, if folks had to walk back through my past, would they find handshakes and smiles… or wreckage and a reason to screen my calls?
Truth is, I’ve been both. I’ve been the guy you thank God you met, and I’ve been the reason you block my number.
I can’t fix yesterday. But today? I can make damn sure I’m someone worth meeting twice.

Be a blessing to yourself and others!

07/27/2025

Big Daddy Reflects
“Sundays are for rest, relaxation, and reflection.”

I’ve got a story for you. And truth be told, I’m not entirely comfortable sharing it.
But I keep telling y’all to push past your comfort zones, so here I am, taking a dose of my own medicine.

Last weekend, I woke up to a presence in my room.
Not something I could see with open eyes.
And definitely not the warm, peaceful kind of presence.
This was dark. Menacing. Heavy.

As the weekend went on, strange things kept happening around the house. And when I left home, it felt like something was squeezing my heart.
For the first time in my life… I was afraid to go home.

But I did go home. I didn’t really have anywhere else to go... not without explaining what was happening. And honestly, that pressure on my heart didn’t feel like it would let up just because I changed locations.

It all came to a head Wednesday night.
I’d had enough.
I stood up, challenged whatever it was, and took my space back.

Do I know exactly what I was up against?
Nope.
I’ve got a theory, but if I said it out loud, I’d probably get a prescription and a pair of grippy socks. And I’d rather not spend the next week in the padded wing trying to convince someone I’m just not Daffy Duck.

So what’s the point of all this?

Sometimes, you have to lean on yourself.
You’re stronger than you think you are.
And if you’ve ever been in a place like I was last weekend…
You’re not crazy.

Happy Sunday.
Have a strong, brave, beautiful week.
– Big Daddy

07/26/2025

Big Daddy Recommends: Say Yes

Say yes.

Say yes to something you’re not sure about. Something a little outside your comfort zone.
You’ve spent your life building a perfectly safe sandbox… neat little borders, all smoothed out.

But what if, just this once… you made mud pies?

I’m not saying abandon your values, or forget your worth. I’m not telling you to throw away your self-respect.
I’m just saying, get a little uncomfortable. You can always run back to the sandbox.

But that opportunity that just showed up? That invitation, that maybe, that what-if?

Say yes.

You never know what kind of beautiful mess it could lead to.

07/25/2025

Feel Good Friday

Sometimes, life’s got so much going right,
but it still feels overshadowed by one thing.
Not obvious. Not loud. Just… always there.

Most folks never see it.
I’m good at the smile, the laugh, the mask.
But behind the eyes, the gears are always turning… trying to figure out how to break free of that cloud.

This post ain’t about that cloud.
It’s about the good:

🎸 I’ve got a band! An amazing group of talented, soulful people, and we’re planning our first gig for November.
🤝 I’ve made real friends lately. Not just names, I’m talking people who’ve added light to my soul.
🌅 I see a future again. And I’m actually looking forward to it.

Buckle up. It’s going to be a ride.

Big Daddy loves y’all. Feel good, and have a great weekend.

07/24/2025

Thursday Thoughts…

“F**k it” isn’t always reckless.
Sometimes it’s the moment you stop being scared and start moving.

07/23/2025

What Would Big Daddy Do?
“But what if I fail? What if I look like a fool?”

You ever stare down an opportunity that could change everything, and freeze? You start thinking about how it might go wrong. You start worrying about how you’ll look if it does.

Let me tell you something…
I’ve played it safe. In relationships, in dreams, in life. You know where that got me? Nowhere worth bragging about. Meanwhile, I watched people with half my talent and twice my nerve pass me by. Just because they weren’t scared to look stupid chasing what they wanted.

So here it is:
Jump.

Take the damn leap. If you fall? Get up, brush off the dirt, and go again.

Look the fool! Because the people laughing at you? They’ve never had the guts to bet on themselves.

I don’t care if it’s love, a job, a song, or a shot in the dark… if it lights up your soul, it deserves your fight.

Big Daddy’s got enough regret to carry into the next life. So from here on out, I’d rather risk the fall than rot standing still.

You hear me?

Just jump.
To hell with the net.

07/22/2025

Behind the Mic…
Most nights, when the music stops, everyone clears out… and you pack up in silence, heading home alone.
But some nights? The right people stick around. Somebody says, “Let’s play a game,” and suddenly the night feels like a memory worth keeping.

These are the nights you don’t forget.
I love what I do. And I love the people who stay behind with me.

07/21/2025

🟨 Monday Motivation with Big Daddy 🟦
Some weeks, you don’t wake up inspired.
You wake up tired, behind, and wondering if anyone notices how damn hard you’re trying.

But let me remind you of something simple:

You don’t have to feel unstoppable to keep showing up.
You just have to move forward anyway.

Whether it’s a half-step, a deep breath, or just getting out the door…
progress is progress.

Let this be the week you prove to yourself that even on your “off days,”
you’re still built different. 💪

07/20/2025

Big Daddy Reflects…
Sundays are for rest, relaxation, and reflection.

Sometimes it’s not about how many people are cheering you on…
It’s about who is cheering you on.

Over the years, I’ve been encouraged by countless friends, family, and even strangers.
I’m thankful for every single one of them.
But if I’m being honest…
All of them combined couldn’t overcome the fear in my heart.

It took one person.
Not to say how great I was or could be.
Just to say: “You should do it.”

I can’t explain why, but that one voice overwrote the fear I’ve always carried.

Will I be great? I don’t think that matters.
What matters is…
I’m finally living the dream.
And I hope that voice knows just how much it means to me.

07/19/2025

Big Daddy Recommends
Learning life lessons in a song.

Someone shared a song with me today, and it touched something deep.

“While I can still breathe
While this old heart still has another beat
It’s time I put some livin’ to these dreams
Before I die, I’m gonna learn all about how a man swallows pride
And find the strength to tell my daddy he was right
And tell mama I’m sorry about that night…”

Here’s to livin’ those dreams… while we still can.

07/18/2025

Feel Good Friday
Fridays are supposed to feel good…
Like closing your eyes and feeling the sun on your face.
Like the perfect song coming on the radio, and you can’t help but sing.
Like the one you’ve been missing calling just to tell you about their day.

You can’t control the last two…
But you can close your eyes and turn your face to the sun.

Enjoy today.
Feel good in your skin.
God made you special.

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