“A must-see live performer.”
Muarice Starr
Close your eyes. Imagine a world where silence isn’t golden—it’s complicit. Where the ancient proverb of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” isn’t a moral compass but a blindfold, a set of earplugs, a gag. “See, Hear, Say” is Jody Whitesides’ response to that world.
The song doesn’t preach. It interrogates. Reverse-reverb vocals curl back on themselves like whispers from the other side. Guitars fracture into twin soliloquies, left and right, dueling but never defeating one another. The lyrics drip with satire—religion, denial, morality, all on trial. And at the end, innocence isn’t lost by choice; it’s stolen by the invisible hands of hypocrisy.
This isn’t easy listening—it’s necessary listening. Hard rock in its bones, experimentation in its blood, “See, Hear, Say” is a relic from 1997 that feels eerily prophetic today. Jody’s songwriting here balances cynicism with craft, protest with play. It’s no accident that the track was partially inspired by a Harry Connick Jr. tune—proof that inspiration can come from anywhere, and subversion is often the greatest tribute.
“[Jody’s] performances and material show lots of skill and craft without sacrificing heart or conviction.”
Music Connection Magazine
After initial studies at Berklee in Boston, Jody flew west to achieve his ambitions, studying at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood. An LA showcase performance caught the ear of a talent scout, and soon thereafter, entertainment impresario Maurice Starr became interested as a consultant. Given Starr’s track record, his desire to work with Jody is not one to be taken lightly.
Central to Jody’s potential is his tireless work ethic and fighter’s heart. As a former competitive athlete — in freestyle skiing, he was ranked among the top 20 in the US. Now on he’s on the verge of turning pro in the sport of pickleball. He’s learned the tenacity and effort required to achieve his ambitions. He brings that fiery drive from the slopes and the courts to the studio and the stage.
Much like Jody and his towering, 6’4” frame, the song stands as both mirror and warning: we are what we refuse to acknowledge.
“I love that song [of Jody’s]. That’s commercial. That’s a hit.”
Frosty, Heidi & Frank (97.1 KLSX FM, Los Angeles)
Next week, Jody continues the excavation of Delicate Stretch of the Seems, unearthing more truths we’d rather not face. Until then, listen closely. What do you hear?
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