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Perhaps in a later post I’ll write more about this experience, but here’s the skinny. A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity to sing for a small rally in downtown Spokane promoting an end to domestic violence. Afterwards I was approached by a radio show host who invited me to sing on his local poetry program that airs on KYRS a low-powered community radio station here in Spokane. In general, the program was quite informal, I was interviewed by two gracious assistant hostesses, high school juniors, who made me feel most comfortable and welcome. I had to sing all songs without accompaniment or backup - just bare plantation Acappella. I was supremely nervous, mostly because of the fact that I didn’t spend the proper time thinking through what I was going to sing and say. The end result: a dry mouth, compulsive melismas, and stuttering speech that would make Porky Pig appear to be a proffesional orator in comparison. Never-the-less I thank God for the opportunity which I think turned out better than it should have. And now I believe I must reappear next week to sing another set of songs along with one of the hostesses. I’m not sure if I’m up to another show as yet, but we’ll see.Ah thinga thee, I thinka thiga think, thats all folks! Oh and here are some pictures.
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