Phoenix Rising by 22&8

On Friday January 20th I lost my special needs dog and best pal; Phoenix. He was rescued from a severe animal cruelty case close to 6 years ago. He was born with a curve spine and fused knees. Much like me he was limited physically but he did not let that stand in his way. I have lost so many pets but Phoenix for me I always knew was going to be one of the toughest losses in my life. He had almost 6 amazing years with us. He passed away of a very aggressive cancer that took him quickly. He was the happiest dog I have ever been around. He had many kinds of howls and smiled and swiped his paw at you when he was excited. He changed my life in so many ways. He showed me that no matter what you go through in your life you can rise from the ashes. . He will be missed so much.

Every morning Phoenix would do tiny howls or big long ones or make quirky, funny little coyote esque like sounds that were just the best sound ever. I use to try and try to get them recorded but only ever succeeded once, it is used in this album.

100% of the profits of this album will go to Gunnar's Wheels. An organization that offers free wheelchairs to dogs in need. They helped Phoenix when he needed it.

22&8 is Justin Sexton - keys, piano, percussion, tongue drum, vocals, production

22&8 is a musician/ composer with cerebral palsy living in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. He draws inspiration from the rolling landscapes and lush temperate forests of the Appalachian mountains. Although limited physically; 22&8 still plays a plethora of live instruments; including piano, handpan, tongue drum, didgeridoo, drums and percussion as well as singing and beatboxing