Uphill idealist

Last night, some friends and I who are part of a praise team called ' Sacred Fire', held a coffeehouse concert at our church. We had a great time getting ready for the performance and playing last night. I was graciously given space in the set to play two songs that I've written.... See breathe Find more artists like Tara Lamont Music at Myspace Music and You turned on the light Find more artists like Tara Lamont Music at Myspace Music (Please take a listen to the tunes embedded here and let me know which one you like best!) It is a joy to share music with people and see and hear the effects of it. Last night's crowd was very kind and receptive to everything that was presented and the variety of our set list was broad: "I will rise" by Tomlin to "You look wonderful tonight" by Clapton. If you were to sing a song for a coffeehouse - what song would you choose to play and why?

This past Saturday evening, I had a great opportunity to play a music set for the 7th Annual Music Showcase to benefit Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program in Jamestown NY. I had a great time playing some original and cover tunes, but I'm always on the trail of some new or old tunes to add to the set sheet. After the show, I asked some friends if they would be so kind to give me some song titles they'ed love to hear me sing sometime. I received some great suggestions: Everyday is Sunday by Morrisey , Fastcar/Breakeven by Collie Callait , Suzanne Vega's "Small Blue thing" and an artist who is new to me - Adele with the song "Someone like you". It's wonderful to be introduced to a vocalist of such unique and great quality, and an even bigger compliment that I should cover something so fine. To hear a recent demo to my song "Home", click here . If you like what you hear there, visit my music page to hear some more. If you have a sug...

If you would like to listen to some of my music, I've just updated my You Tube channel with a new EP "Home". If you need the link - here you go... Tara Lamont Eastman @ You Tube "Home"

Mosaic collage with paper fabric and glue. Home – by T.L.Eastman July 2011 The waters are choppy, no land in sight. The sky is dark, no stars tonight. The fog rolls in and won't go away, the light of dawn won't come this way. Home, rest, safe, true - is the place to travel to. Its water is deep, its grass is green. It's the place to stand - on this in-between. One part worry - one part doubt - two parts knowing that change has to come about. The coast is winding as if a hint to the route, if only that lighthouse were lit to suit. Waves are crashing their sound fills my ears. This letter travels faster through tears. One part worry - one part doubt - two parts knowing that change has to come about. There are steps that I need to take, vast as the ocean, this step of faith. Glimpses of guidance come from the deep - somehow this message needs to get from my head to my feet. Home, rest, safe, true - is the place to travel to. Its water is deep, its grass is green. It's the ...

This Friday and next Friday I have opportunities to play some of my music, and haven't had that chance for a while. Tonight I played a Buskers Festival (street musician fest), to benefit Family Services the counseling agency that my husband works for. It was a good time where I saw some old friends from Warren PA, where I used to work, and received some very kind comments from the folks who listened to part of my set at 5:30 to 6:30. One lady even said my voice reminded her of Lisa Loeb - and she is her favorite. I suppose you can't get a better comment than that. One man, who I hadn't seen in years, now runs a local music production company and asked if I'd like to come and perform at one of their upcoming events. One other gentleman was listening to my ballad, "I need to know your here." and shouted at the end..." I'm here for you Tara!" What makes this really funny is he is one of the counselors at Family Services. Nice to know his empathy...

This coming Tuesday, I will be performing at my local Hot Topic store to promote my Cd , "Have some love and hope and let it show" . If you are in the area on Earth Day, the music starts at 7pm. Be green!