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Life is too short to waste your passion

Tuesday, September 18, 2012


A few months ago a great couple from church, Jordan and Erin, asked if I could help get them in to local venues where Jordan's vocal talent could be showcased. Music is a passion they want to pursue. Of course without thinking, I said "sure!" And in return, Erin would design a logo for me. Again, "Sure!"

I never really know how to go about anything but I don't think it's ever too hard to figure out. And in a small town, you can always find people who are willing to help get an idea off the ground. That's one thing I love about small towns.

So I knew just where to start for this concert promoter thing - the local Library. They have a coffee shop and are always looking for ways to promote it which helps sustain the library. States are notorious for cutting those budgets. And since I help out the library with a few other things, this was an easy task. They were game!

The first concert he gave was in the quaint coffee shop but I felt we would quickly run out of space another time. So the unused courtyard in the back of the library came to mind and thus, the outdoor concert was born. It was fun being out in the cool autumn-like air and listening to music under the stars. Who doesn't love that??






Today's play list

Monday, March 5, 2012

Photo taken from #7


It's been said not to ask me my opinion because I like everyone and everything. That's not really true. I just keep most things under my hat. It is true that I hate to say what's my "favorite" because it's always changing and saying a favorite anything is like asking me to pick a favorite child. But for today these are my top song picks I'm listening to, in no particular order because that opinion thing would stress me out...
1. Who's gonna ride your wild horses - U2 (It's Bono. Enough said.)


2. Suspicious Minds - Elvis. Yes, Elvis. (You're dead inside if you don't like it.)


3. I've got this friend - The Civil Wars (No wannabes. Real American Folk music, finally.)


4. Smells like teen spirit - Nirvana (I know, 90's Seattle sound. They're still stuck in the 90's out there but I'm from the Pacific NW so I'm entitled to still like it. Just mop your floors to it. I guarantee you'll forget to mop and will channel your inner rock star. Good times.)


5. Stay with you - Goo Goo Dolls (All around good love song.)


6. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (All musicians worth their salt credit Johnny in some way.)


7. That's What you Get - Paramore (Happy that my girls invited me to this concert.)


8. These are the Days of our Lives - Queen (Freddie Mercury recorded it just a few days before his death. He had one of the best voices. Bittersweet song. Strangely enough, I read the news of his death on the door of the Hard Rock Cafe in Tokyo.)


9. Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen (One of the greatest songs of all time. Even non-fans would have to agree. Just listen.)


10. Mr. Brightside - The Killers (I dance all over the house to this. Its tune reminds me of dancing with friends at Portland hotspots.)


11. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman (Brilliant singer/songwriter. Great lyrics)