I've always loved music. When I was little I'd turn on the radios on Friday nights and listen to 50's and 60's oldies all evening and dance and sing the night away. Two songs I really remember getting 'down' to were: Snoopy and the Red Baron ( I'd act it out) and Purple People Eater. You can tell I was around six years old by my choice of favorites.
I've been involved with music in lots of different ways: school musicals, singing in my room, choir and acapella, church solos, wedding/funeral singing, music therapy with kids, singing lead in a christian rock band, singing lead for a bubblegum music "for kids" band, and many time singing at nursing homes. I've sung in groups, solo, in recording studios and my shower. Singing and music have had an incredible effect and influence upon my life direction and currently my career direction as well.
While I enjoyed playing in bands - most of the time I've been singing has been within in church. Currently, I'm minister of worship and outreach w/ a friendly and progressive PCUSA church in South Western NY called Westminster Presbyterian Church (If you need info on this email me). I have the honor and duty of leading worship for our early worship service and our 'band' has grown from two to four members in the last month.
Our sound is unique - Myself and my friend Rhonda ( percussion as well) on vocals, me on acoustic guitar, James R. on an African hand drum, T.R. in conga, bongo and other percussion. We all are loving the opportunity to share in music and worship as well as holding care and concern for each other at the foremost importance. We've decided upon the name: Anam Chara ( which means soul friend in Gaelic).
In addition to Anam Chara, T.R. asked me to work on some other music projects with him. So we're in the process of choosing songs,deciding photos for press kits and thinking on yet another name for the duo project. It's an exciting time and I'm really enjoying the opportunity to play for the sheer joy on playing as well as learning more on how to improve my vocals, guitar methods and writing and production skills. This really could be fun!
So in light of the way music effected and directed me as a child and still does today- I'm incredibly thankful that after over two years of hiatus - I'm getting the opportunity to learn and grow musically and personally in a healthy and nurtured environment. Thanks to those of you who see the potential that I'd forgotten. Thanks to you who push me to chase after the words and music. You've made my life sweet again.
PS> Here's my name idea for the acoustic/drum duo: Treehouse Tea Party -
post your comments and suggestions!
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Good for you by following your heart!