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Rod Skelley

@rodskelley.bsky.social

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Rod Skelley is an indie singer songwriter and composer from Central PA. His music includes indie and acoustic rock melodies as well as crossover classical and new age instrumentals. He is also a member of the indie alternative rock band, Infused.

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 18h

The Wheel of Becoming is a dark composition about vanity, futility and the eternal wheel. The Wheel of Becoming is from the Rod Skelley album, Afterthoughts. It is performed on a Taylor nylon acoustic electric with a crossover classical style of play.

#electronicmusic #guitar #chaos #endtimes

Rod Skelley - The Wheel of Becoming (Official Video)

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 1d

Powerful HiFi is a techno dystopian instrumental creation by Infused.

#electronicmusic #dystopian #power

Infused - Powerful Hi Fi (Official Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 4d

A story about a badass outlaw

The Ballad of Bonnie Jane

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 6d

Leave Today is an up-tempo song about burning up the hurt, pain and trauma of the past and building a new and hopeful life out of the ashes. Features Rod Skelley on vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums.

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 7d

Rod Skelley playing "Midnight Stars" around the campfire on his Martin Backpacker, Marty.

This verse of "Midnight Stars" is from a song composed by Chris Kleiner.

Rod Skelley - Midnight Stars (Campfire Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 8d

Wow

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 10d

Sometimes feelings are hard

Feelings break me @RodSkelley #fallapart #loneliness #martinguitar #singersongwriter

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 10d

"How You Always Taught Me" is a heartfelt song by Rod Skelley composed for his mom. It expresses the love and appreciation for the way his mom taught and supported him throughout his life. Features Rod Skelley on vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion.

Rod Skelley - How You Always Taught Me (Acoustic) - Single Screen Lyric Video

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 12d

God's Gonna Cut You Down" (Johnny Cash) live at Levity Brewing with Rod and Bonnie Jane

Rod and Bonnie Jane - God's Gonna Cut You Down (Johnny Cash Cover) - at Levity 090225

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 12d

I get this feeling of loneliness and I don't know why

I get this feeling @RodSkelley #loneliness #countryrock #singersongwriter #martinguitar

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 12d

God can turn your midnight into morning

September 30, 2025

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Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 15d

I Feel Lonely is a reflective song that explores the depths of loneliness and emptiness that can overwhelm us often for no obvious reason. Features Rod Skelley on vocals, guitar, bass and drums.

Rod Skelley - I Feel Lonely (Official Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 18d

Born to Play is a hard driving blues about struggling through hardship and despair and finding refuge in music and love.

Infused - Born to Play (Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 22d

"The past will burn" - Leave Today is a song about burning up the hurt, pain and trauma of the past and building a new and hopeful life out of the ashes. The acoustic single features Rod Skelley on vocals and guitar.

#hope #martinguitars #singersongwriter #musicvideo

Rod Skelley - Leave Today (Acoustic) - Official Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 24d

"Serenity and Sleep" from the album Afterthoughts, is a melody for peaceful slumber and dreams.

Afterthoughts is an exploration of thoughts and sounds. It speaks to something deeper beneath the surface as the music has a dreamlike quality.

Rod Skelley - Serenity and Sleep (Official Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 27d

A welcoming hymn from St. John's UCC in Martinsburg, PA

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey you are welcome at the @unitedchurch.bsky.social

Come On In!

Rod Skelley - Come On In (Jim Yount Hymn)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · 27d

"Aversions", from the album Afterthoughts evokes the dreams that transport us into the depths of our disquieting imagination.

Afterthoughts is an exploration of thoughts and sounds. It speaks to something deeper beneath the surface as the music has a dreamlike quality.

Rod Skelley - Aversions (Official Video)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Contemplative lyrics that explore one's inner meditations. "Within (Divine Version)" is a dreamlike reimagining of the Infused song "Within."

Infused - Within (Divine Version) - lyric Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Still Good in this World' is an uplifting anthem of hope and perseverance, this song blends spiritual reflection with soaring nature imagery to remind us that light, love, and beauty still guide our way.

Rod Skelley - Still Good in this World (Live at Levity 090225)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Fade to Gray” is an emotional track featuring strong acoustic guitar and expressive vocals.

Rod Skelley - Fade to Gray (Live at Levity 070125)

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 2

Suffering, from the album Attachments, was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Stations.

Attachments, an exploration of meditative concepts through dreamlike compositions and sounds.

#spirituality #christianity #guitar #beauty

Rod Skelley - Suffering (Empty) - Poetic Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 2

Share What You Have - a beautiful devotional from @bonnieskelley.bsky.social #unitedchurchofchrist #christianity #love

Share What You Have

YouTube video by Pastor Bonnie Jane

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Following the path forward through the wastelands"
"In the Sunshine" is an inspiring song about the beauty and wonder of nature. Features Rod Skelley on vocals and acoustic guitar.

#nature #spirituality #martinguitar #singersongwriter

Rod Skelley - In the Sunshine (Acoustic) - Single Screen Lyric Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Aug 31

You’re Not Going That Way by Infused is an upbeat song about having hope in making positive changes in your life. The song is a celebration of the life of Rob Johnson who passed away too young in 2020. Rob was the cousin of Rod Skelley, the guitarist of Infused.

Infused - You're Not Going That Way (Robby's Song) - Lyric Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley

Rod Skelley @rodskelley.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Not Self" is from the album Attachments and was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Lunatic.

Attachments, an exploration of meditative concepts through dreamlike compositions and sounds.

Rod Skelley - Not Self (Empty) - Poetic Video

YouTube video by Rod Skelley