New YouTube Video - July 2, 2009
Thanks to Red Mahna and Star City Fame for posting this:
Bill E. Payne: News
Live WGOW radio interview now available online - June 12, 2009
My interview by host Jeff Stiles on WGOW radio in Chattanooga is now available for listening or download at my MySpace site : http://www.myspace.com/indexcfmfuseactionusermytokene701112fb79541
It's a freebie - enjoy!
It's a freebie - enjoy!
WHY I'M NOT PLAYING at FESTIVAL IN THE PARK - May 24, 2009
Roanoke's Festival In The Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Normally, I'd be anxious to participate in such a milestone along with headliners Bruce In The USA (Springsteen tribute), Jason Michael Carroll, Jamie O'Neal, Dickey Betts, Jimmy Wayne, Heidi Newfield, Trent Tomlinson, and 1964: The Tribute (Beatles).
Now, I'm not going to say it's all about the money. But it IS mostly about the money. Allow me to explain; all those headliners are paid - some in the TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. They have been for years. Sought-after local acts are asked to "give back to the community" by playing for free.
I make a policy of giving back to the community by performing for seniors at retirement homes, Ronald McDonald House, and events designed to raise money for specific causes (League For Animal Protection, Craig County High School Football fund raiser, 3rd St. Coffeehouse, etc.). There have been years when half my performances were for charitable causes. I've performed at Festival In The Park 8 times.
Typically, paid attendance at FIP concerts is around 15,000 (source: WDBJ7.com). You do the math. I don't have access to all the financials of Event Zone (proprietors of FIP), but the "non-profit" status is legendary around Roanoke. The event is an expensive one to administer, but the income sources are many (consider, for example, fees and percentages paid by all the vendors).
I'm not the first or only one to question the policy of not paying the local performers. Neither am I the only one to realize that the level of quality of the local performers would be quite higher if they were paid (is a guy with a prop guitar who sings along with karaoke CDs really a performer?).
But consider this: in all my performances (Gazebo, Festival Stage and Amphitheater Stage), I have yet to receive so much as a bottle of water or even a festival pass from FIP. The parking pass they issue is good for a period of time long enough for my performance. Then I have to move my vehicle. If I want to go see a headline concert, I get to buy a ticket.
In contrast, I'll be playing at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival in June this year. For my one-hour set, I'll be paid handsomely as well as given a VIP pass good for the entire 9 days of the festival. Add to that free non-alcoholic drinks and convenient parking for the 9 days, and I may actually feel like a VIP.
Not to take away from the quality of the acts at FIP (many of them are mighty fine - some I don't know about), but at Riverbend, the list goes a little like this: Willie Nelson, Train, Three Dog Night, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Commodores, The B--52s, Montgomery Gentry, Little Richard, Midnight Star, The Jazz Crusaders, Darrell Scott, Diana Jones, Bernard Allison, Christabel and the Jons, Terri Hendrix w/ Lloyd Maines, Alejandro Escovedo, Roger Alan Wade, The Persuasions, The Wailers, Adrian Belew, Jake Owen and others, along with yours truly. Any wonder why 100,000 people will pay $28 for a nine-day pass to Riverbend? Nope. But I have to wonder why 15,000 people would pay the same price to attend 4 concerts at Festival In The Park.
Incidentally, Chattanooga is a similar city to Roanoke size-wise. Riverbend is also run by a non-profit organization (Friends Of The Festival). Seems to me that Roanoke is leaving a lot of money on the table (where it goes after that is anybody's guess) and being penny-wise and pound-foolish.
And that's how I feel about that.
Now, I'm not going to say it's all about the money. But it IS mostly about the money. Allow me to explain; all those headliners are paid - some in the TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. They have been for years. Sought-after local acts are asked to "give back to the community" by playing for free.
I make a policy of giving back to the community by performing for seniors at retirement homes, Ronald McDonald House, and events designed to raise money for specific causes (League For Animal Protection, Craig County High School Football fund raiser, 3rd St. Coffeehouse, etc.). There have been years when half my performances were for charitable causes. I've performed at Festival In The Park 8 times.
Typically, paid attendance at FIP concerts is around 15,000 (source: WDBJ7.com). You do the math. I don't have access to all the financials of Event Zone (proprietors of FIP), but the "non-profit" status is legendary around Roanoke. The event is an expensive one to administer, but the income sources are many (consider, for example, fees and percentages paid by all the vendors).
I'm not the first or only one to question the policy of not paying the local performers. Neither am I the only one to realize that the level of quality of the local performers would be quite higher if they were paid (is a guy with a prop guitar who sings along with karaoke CDs really a performer?).
But consider this: in all my performances (Gazebo, Festival Stage and Amphitheater Stage), I have yet to receive so much as a bottle of water or even a festival pass from FIP. The parking pass they issue is good for a period of time long enough for my performance. Then I have to move my vehicle. If I want to go see a headline concert, I get to buy a ticket.
In contrast, I'll be playing at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival in June this year. For my one-hour set, I'll be paid handsomely as well as given a VIP pass good for the entire 9 days of the festival. Add to that free non-alcoholic drinks and convenient parking for the 9 days, and I may actually feel like a VIP.
Not to take away from the quality of the acts at FIP (many of them are mighty fine - some I don't know about), but at Riverbend, the list goes a little like this: Willie Nelson, Train, Three Dog Night, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Commodores, The B--52s, Montgomery Gentry, Little Richard, Midnight Star, The Jazz Crusaders, Darrell Scott, Diana Jones, Bernard Allison, Christabel and the Jons, Terri Hendrix w/ Lloyd Maines, Alejandro Escovedo, Roger Alan Wade, The Persuasions, The Wailers, Adrian Belew, Jake Owen and others, along with yours truly. Any wonder why 100,000 people will pay $28 for a nine-day pass to Riverbend? Nope. But I have to wonder why 15,000 people would pay the same price to attend 4 concerts at Festival In The Park.
Incidentally, Chattanooga is a similar city to Roanoke size-wise. Riverbend is also run by a non-profit organization (Friends Of The Festival). Seems to me that Roanoke is leaving a lot of money on the table (where it goes after that is anybody's guess) and being penny-wise and pound-foolish.
And that's how I feel about that.
The Love Dummy Times for Spring '09 - March 26, 2009
HEY!
Pinch me. Is it really Spring? Alright!
See the "FUTURE TIMES" section below for the gig ticklers.
Departments:
WELCOME
WEB SITE NEWS
RECENT TIMES
FUTURE TIMES
MAILBAG/FEEDBACK
THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN CONNECTION
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE MONTH
SALES DEPARTMENT
WELCOME
Thanks for reading the Love Dummy Times to all new and existing subscribers to this newsletter, a quarterly (sort of) update on the life and times of Bill Payne and friends and the album (CD), "Naughty And Nice", which has taken on a life of its own. If you're reading this in e-mail, you're getting the advance edition. You can also read it on the web site, but my subscribers get it first. I'm astounded by the large number of new subscribers. It shows up in sales, too (see the Sales Department below), and I'm tickled to have everyone on board!
WEB SITE NEWS
http://billpaynemusic.net has survived the winter slowdown and started picking up again traffic-wise. 18,000 to 20,000 monthly visitors is about right for this time of year.
I've updated the site a number of times lately. I hope you'll check it out.
I'm right proud of my web site - thanks for visiting!
RECENT TIMES
The highlight for me recently was my performance at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke. I've been to a number of concerts there and decided to do mine a little different this time, in order to let the audience get to know me better.
I'd noticed that sometimes, even though a performer was right good, I went home not really knowing much about him or her or them. Later, I may have even had to refer to the old schedule to remember names.
So, on January 23, I came loaded with old photos and stories of the songs from 6 decades which I performed that night. I got a lot of great feedback, and I had a blast! Thanks to such a wonderful audience. Thanks to David, Ron and Britt for all the work! And thanks to Al for his support in the audience and on stage.
FUTURE TIMES
This Friday (March 27) for me is a special night, as I get to see my West Virginia Buds, Clinton Collins and the Creek Boys at 3rd Street Coffeehouse. You really should be there, but if'n you do go, get there early for a good seat.
http://clintoncollins.com
This Saturday, March 28, I'll be with Sonny Campbell and Al Coffey as WOODY makes a rare concert appearance at Annie Moore's Irish Pub (actually it's a rare appearance anywhere ya have it!). We've worked on some new material, and we'll play the ones everyone asks for, too. It's from 8 - 11, at 3555 Electric Road, and there's NO COVER CHARGE. The beer's real cold, too. We hope we get to see you there!
On Friday, April 24, I'll be at Doreen's Gourmet in Brambleton Plaza (next to The Bandroom) from 7 - 9. Doreen's has some great food! I enjoyed playing there back in November and have finally overcome some scheduling conflicts to nail this date down. C'mon out! http://doreensgourmet.com
I'm looking forward to the annual Shenandoah River Music Fest in Luray, Virginia, May 5, 2009. It's an invitation-only event put on by Pops Walker. 2009 will be the 6th year. This year, the featured artists, in addition to Pops, are Blue Rhythm Boys, Beaucoup Blue, Biscuit Rollers, Travis Steele Nevels, Kipyn Martin, and Chuck E. Costa. You're on your own if you want to get an invitation. You might have to follow the yellow brick road to get there, but it's worth it. More big-time fun if you like to hear some knockout music in an intimate outdoor setting.
http://popswalker.com
Right after the first of June, I'll be headed south to Tennessee again, and if I have my dates right, I'll be at Bud's Sports Bar on the 10th, T-Bones Cafe on the 11th and the Riverbend Festival on the 12th - all in Chattanooga. A few other dates there are in the works, too. See my schedule at http://billpaynemusic.net/calendar.html
Then I head to Nashville for the Nashville Songwriters Festival, even though I'm not a Nashville songwriter. I've been almost every year, though, and I really enjoy it. I've made many friends there, learned a lot and had opportunities I wouldn't have had elsewhere. Check out the NSF at:
http://songwritersfestival.com/
MAILBAG/FEEDBACK
Thanks to everyone for the feedback I get from you. I currently have the "forum" open again (for a while). If you have a comment you'd like to make, please respond to this e-mail or click on the "forum" link on my web site (http://billpaynemusic.net/guestbook). You can also read what other people have to say there. I assure you that the comments and suggestions are all taken to heart and are very useful to me. I also guarantee that you won't get any spam if you sign my guestbook or leave a comment.
Performing songwriter David Simpkins wrote in his Meadow Creek Gazette newsletter: "I had a lot of fun at my most recent Third St Coffeehouse gig in Roanoke VA. Energized by performing songwriter Bill Payne's entertaining set the week before, I actually PLANNED out my show. Bill did a great job of taking his audience through his lifetime via musical chronology, and that moved me to at least TRY to like I knew what I was doing during my gig."
I'll take that as a compliment, David. You always pull off a great show, though, whereas I'm totally lost without a road map (set list, at least). The plan helps give me confidence, too - as did knowing you had such competent control of the sound that night. Check's in the mail!
Some other comments from the audience at my January 23 concert at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke, Va:
"Wonderful. Excellent." (Bill L.)
"Excellent, especially when the fiddler (Al Coffey) helped." (Raye D.)
"Interesting way to personalize the performance, and unfortunately, this party had to end." (Elliott W.)
"Terrific selection of original and other music - all very well performed and presented. Thanks!" (Anna P.)
THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN CONNECTION
This department is directed at independent musicians in the hopes of providing resources for those of us who are "out of the loop" as far as the major record labels are concerned. Watch out, majors! There are a bunch of us out here, and we're comin' at ya!
Since CD Baby and Discmakers merged recently, one of the results is more and better resources. Here's one for performing musicians:
http://www.discmakers.com/community/resources/ffwd/2009/fanpower.asp
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE MONTH
I've started this department in order to offer a special service to those people who would like to have MP3 copies of "Naughty And Nice" tunes on their computer and/or iPod.
By request, I've made my tune "Springer" available for free download. The subject matter is a little on the adult side, so you may want to monitor that, but it's suitable for teens and older, in my opinion. Come to think of it, I believe I first saw the Jerry Springer show looking over a teenager's shoulder. Nothing new to them!
Just go to the following link and select the tune and the download. Enjoy!
http://billpaynemusic.net/music.html
SALES DEPARTMENT
Only 999,508 more sales before "Naughty And Nice" goes platinum! That means 12 have been sold since Christmas. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but I am tickled, nonetheless. 500 is a sort of magic number, and it's real close. I'll probably hit it before my new CD, "Speechless" comes out. Thanks to everyone who has bought and/or listened to "Naughty And Nice".
I actually make more from digital downloads than CDs. Handled mostly by CD Baby, my digital distribution has passed 6,000 now - another milestone (mostly listens, of course - they net me anywhere from .01 to .09 each, depending on the source). There are links below that will take you to digital music sites, many of which offer free sample tracks. I hope you'll check them out and feel compelled to support independent music by making a purchase of a single track or whole album. Thanks!
I'm pleased to have my music offered at PayPlayFM, a new digital download site offering over a million independent music tracks. Mine are easy to find at:
http://payplay.fm/billpayne
Also new for me is BROADJAM, a popular digital download site for independent music. Check it out and search me, too:
http://www.broadjam.com/
I'm fortunate to be included on a compilation CD
released by Catawba Records, titled "Blue Ridge
Music Today - The Whole Caboodle". This is a
fantastic collection of 21 songs by Catawba Records
artists and those who have recorded at Catawba
Sound Studio. There are tunes by Steve Virts,
Donna Pearson, Samuel Thomas Mann, Al Coffey,
Heather Berry & Virginia Carolina, the Bluegrass
Brothers, Locust Mountain Boys, and a bunch of
other artists, including WOODY! Check it out at the
CD Baby site, and buy it there if you like, or order a
copy from the Store page at my site:
http://billpaynemusic/products
http://www.cdbaby.com/catawbarecs
"Naughty And Nice" is also available by purchase or download (use your credit card if you like) at my site and a number of internet locations (about 64, actually):
MY WEB SITE: http://billpaynemusic.net/products.html
CD BABY: http://cdbaby.com/billpayne
PAYPLAY; http://payplay.fm/billpayne
MP3TUNES: http://www.mp3tunes.com/BillPayne
BROADJAM: http://www.broadjam.com/
GROUPIE TUNES: http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/BillPaynea7c
iTUNES: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=47230895
GREAT INDIE MUSIC: http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_number=634479047213
MUSIC IS HERE: http://musicishere.com/artists/Bill_Payne/Naughty_And_Nice
TRADE BIT: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/155518
CHONDO: http://chondo.net/cnd/viewArtists.do?artistId=2480
CHONDO also: http://chondo.net/cnd/viewAlbums.do?albumId=4729
WAL-MART: http://musicdownloads.walmart.com/catalog/servlet/AlbumServlet;jsessionid=Dj6j7dIJaDuPOySYgcJt96jV32ggaKGGQeQCthxS9wMGR2qdq1ef!-989341252?id=121581
MYSTRANDSs: http://www.mystrands.com/album/499975
INTERIA: http://www.melo.pl/album/aid/55497
AOL MUSIC: http://music.aol.com/artist/bill-payne/112956/album/naughty-and-nice/747910
RHAPSODY: http://www.realmusicservice.com/aid-70804-bill-payne.htm
AUDIO GALAXY: http://www.audiogalaxy.com/list/artistInfo.php?&r=25280735
YAHOO SHOPPING: http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Naughty%20and%20Nice:1922119549;_ylt=AgCuHidePTIP6VElZRK.wnhUvQcF;_ylu=X3oDMTBzZTVhM3RqBF9zAzk1OTUxMTEzBGx0AzQEc2VjA2FydHByb2Q
ARTIST DIRECT: http://store.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/listenwatch/0,,477679,00.html
MP3.COM: http://www.mp3.com/bill-payne/artists/92559/songs.html
At any of my gigs. The gig price is
$10 and, of course, I'll be happy to sign them for you.
By mail: you can send $12 (includes postage) to the
address below and specify how you'd like me to
personally sign it for you. I'll send it out the same day,
if possible.
Bill Payne
6168 Burnham Rd.
Roanoke, Va. 24018
Other contact information available at
http://www.billpaynemusic.net/contact.html
Bill is a member of Just Plain Folks Songwriter and
Musician Network Organization
http://www.jpfolks.org
and the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association
http://www.svsa.info
and the American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers (ASCAP)
http://www.ascap.com
and Sound Exchange
http://soundexchange.com
Thanks again for reading! Your interest and support are gratifying and appreciated.
Yours in tune,
Bill
Pinch me. Is it really Spring? Alright!
See the "FUTURE TIMES" section below for the gig ticklers.
Departments:
WELCOME
WEB SITE NEWS
RECENT TIMES
FUTURE TIMES
MAILBAG/FEEDBACK
THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN CONNECTION
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE MONTH
SALES DEPARTMENT
WELCOME
Thanks for reading the Love Dummy Times to all new and existing subscribers to this newsletter, a quarterly (sort of) update on the life and times of Bill Payne and friends and the album (CD), "Naughty And Nice", which has taken on a life of its own. If you're reading this in e-mail, you're getting the advance edition. You can also read it on the web site, but my subscribers get it first. I'm astounded by the large number of new subscribers. It shows up in sales, too (see the Sales Department below), and I'm tickled to have everyone on board!
WEB SITE NEWS
http://billpaynemusic.net has survived the winter slowdown and started picking up again traffic-wise. 18,000 to 20,000 monthly visitors is about right for this time of year.
I've updated the site a number of times lately. I hope you'll check it out.
I'm right proud of my web site - thanks for visiting!
RECENT TIMES
The highlight for me recently was my performance at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke. I've been to a number of concerts there and decided to do mine a little different this time, in order to let the audience get to know me better.
I'd noticed that sometimes, even though a performer was right good, I went home not really knowing much about him or her or them. Later, I may have even had to refer to the old schedule to remember names.
So, on January 23, I came loaded with old photos and stories of the songs from 6 decades which I performed that night. I got a lot of great feedback, and I had a blast! Thanks to such a wonderful audience. Thanks to David, Ron and Britt for all the work! And thanks to Al for his support in the audience and on stage.
FUTURE TIMES
This Friday (March 27) for me is a special night, as I get to see my West Virginia Buds, Clinton Collins and the Creek Boys at 3rd Street Coffeehouse. You really should be there, but if'n you do go, get there early for a good seat.
http://clintoncollins.com
This Saturday, March 28, I'll be with Sonny Campbell and Al Coffey as WOODY makes a rare concert appearance at Annie Moore's Irish Pub (actually it's a rare appearance anywhere ya have it!). We've worked on some new material, and we'll play the ones everyone asks for, too. It's from 8 - 11, at 3555 Electric Road, and there's NO COVER CHARGE. The beer's real cold, too. We hope we get to see you there!
On Friday, April 24, I'll be at Doreen's Gourmet in Brambleton Plaza (next to The Bandroom) from 7 - 9. Doreen's has some great food! I enjoyed playing there back in November and have finally overcome some scheduling conflicts to nail this date down. C'mon out! http://doreensgourmet.com
I'm looking forward to the annual Shenandoah River Music Fest in Luray, Virginia, May 5, 2009. It's an invitation-only event put on by Pops Walker. 2009 will be the 6th year. This year, the featured artists, in addition to Pops, are Blue Rhythm Boys, Beaucoup Blue, Biscuit Rollers, Travis Steele Nevels, Kipyn Martin, and Chuck E. Costa. You're on your own if you want to get an invitation. You might have to follow the yellow brick road to get there, but it's worth it. More big-time fun if you like to hear some knockout music in an intimate outdoor setting.
http://popswalker.com
Right after the first of June, I'll be headed south to Tennessee again, and if I have my dates right, I'll be at Bud's Sports Bar on the 10th, T-Bones Cafe on the 11th and the Riverbend Festival on the 12th - all in Chattanooga. A few other dates there are in the works, too. See my schedule at http://billpaynemusic.net/calendar.html
Then I head to Nashville for the Nashville Songwriters Festival, even though I'm not a Nashville songwriter. I've been almost every year, though, and I really enjoy it. I've made many friends there, learned a lot and had opportunities I wouldn't have had elsewhere. Check out the NSF at:
http://songwritersfestival.com/
MAILBAG/FEEDBACK
Thanks to everyone for the feedback I get from you. I currently have the "forum" open again (for a while). If you have a comment you'd like to make, please respond to this e-mail or click on the "forum" link on my web site (http://billpaynemusic.net/guestbook). You can also read what other people have to say there. I assure you that the comments and suggestions are all taken to heart and are very useful to me. I also guarantee that you won't get any spam if you sign my guestbook or leave a comment.
Performing songwriter David Simpkins wrote in his Meadow Creek Gazette newsletter: "I had a lot of fun at my most recent Third St Coffeehouse gig in Roanoke VA. Energized by performing songwriter Bill Payne's entertaining set the week before, I actually PLANNED out my show. Bill did a great job of taking his audience through his lifetime via musical chronology, and that moved me to at least TRY to like I knew what I was doing during my gig."
I'll take that as a compliment, David. You always pull off a great show, though, whereas I'm totally lost without a road map (set list, at least). The plan helps give me confidence, too - as did knowing you had such competent control of the sound that night. Check's in the mail!
Some other comments from the audience at my January 23 concert at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke, Va:
"Wonderful. Excellent." (Bill L.)
"Excellent, especially when the fiddler (Al Coffey) helped." (Raye D.)
"Interesting way to personalize the performance, and unfortunately, this party had to end." (Elliott W.)
"Terrific selection of original and other music - all very well performed and presented. Thanks!" (Anna P.)
THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN CONNECTION
This department is directed at independent musicians in the hopes of providing resources for those of us who are "out of the loop" as far as the major record labels are concerned. Watch out, majors! There are a bunch of us out here, and we're comin' at ya!
Since CD Baby and Discmakers merged recently, one of the results is more and better resources. Here's one for performing musicians:
http://www.discmakers.com/community/resources/ffwd/2009/fanpower.asp
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE MONTH
I've started this department in order to offer a special service to those people who would like to have MP3 copies of "Naughty And Nice" tunes on their computer and/or iPod.
By request, I've made my tune "Springer" available for free download. The subject matter is a little on the adult side, so you may want to monitor that, but it's suitable for teens and older, in my opinion. Come to think of it, I believe I first saw the Jerry Springer show looking over a teenager's shoulder. Nothing new to them!
Just go to the following link and select the tune and the download. Enjoy!
http://billpaynemusic.net/music.html
SALES DEPARTMENT
Only 999,508 more sales before "Naughty And Nice" goes platinum! That means 12 have been sold since Christmas. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but I am tickled, nonetheless. 500 is a sort of magic number, and it's real close. I'll probably hit it before my new CD, "Speechless" comes out. Thanks to everyone who has bought and/or listened to "Naughty And Nice".
I actually make more from digital downloads than CDs. Handled mostly by CD Baby, my digital distribution has passed 6,000 now - another milestone (mostly listens, of course - they net me anywhere from .01 to .09 each, depending on the source). There are links below that will take you to digital music sites, many of which offer free sample tracks. I hope you'll check them out and feel compelled to support independent music by making a purchase of a single track or whole album. Thanks!
I'm pleased to have my music offered at PayPlayFM, a new digital download site offering over a million independent music tracks. Mine are easy to find at:
http://payplay.fm/billpayne
Also new for me is BROADJAM, a popular digital download site for independent music. Check it out and search me, too:
http://www.broadjam.com/
I'm fortunate to be included on a compilation CD
released by Catawba Records, titled "Blue Ridge
Music Today - The Whole Caboodle". This is a
fantastic collection of 21 songs by Catawba Records
artists and those who have recorded at Catawba
Sound Studio. There are tunes by Steve Virts,
Donna Pearson, Samuel Thomas Mann, Al Coffey,
Heather Berry & Virginia Carolina, the Bluegrass
Brothers, Locust Mountain Boys, and a bunch of
other artists, including WOODY! Check it out at the
CD Baby site, and buy it there if you like, or order a
copy from the Store page at my site:
http://billpaynemusic/products
http://www.cdbaby.com/catawbarecs
"Naughty And Nice" is also available by purchase or download (use your credit card if you like) at my site and a number of internet locations (about 64, actually):
MY WEB SITE: http://billpaynemusic.net/products.html
CD BABY: http://cdbaby.com/billpayne
PAYPLAY; http://payplay.fm/billpayne
MP3TUNES: http://www.mp3tunes.com/BillPayne
BROADJAM: http://www.broadjam.com/
GROUPIE TUNES: http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/BillPaynea7c
iTUNES: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=47230895
GREAT INDIE MUSIC: http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_number=634479047213
MUSIC IS HERE: http://musicishere.com/artists/Bill_Payne/Naughty_And_Nice
TRADE BIT: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/155518
CHONDO: http://chondo.net/cnd/viewArtists.do?artistId=2480
CHONDO also: http://chondo.net/cnd/viewAlbums.do?albumId=4729
WAL-MART: http://musicdownloads.walmart.com/catalog/servlet/AlbumServlet;jsessionid=Dj6j7dIJaDuPOySYgcJt96jV32ggaKGGQeQCthxS9wMGR2qdq1ef!-989341252?id=121581
MYSTRANDSs: http://www.mystrands.com/album/499975
INTERIA: http://www.melo.pl/album/aid/55497
AOL MUSIC: http://music.aol.com/artist/bill-payne/112956/album/naughty-and-nice/747910
RHAPSODY: http://www.realmusicservice.com/aid-70804-bill-payne.htm
AUDIO GALAXY: http://www.audiogalaxy.com/list/artistInfo.php?&r=25280735
YAHOO SHOPPING: http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Naughty%20and%20Nice:1922119549;_ylt=AgCuHidePTIP6VElZRK.wnhUvQcF;_ylu=X3oDMTBzZTVhM3RqBF9zAzk1OTUxMTEzBGx0AzQEc2VjA2FydHByb2Q
ARTIST DIRECT: http://store.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/listenwatch/0,,477679,00.html
MP3.COM: http://www.mp3.com/bill-payne/artists/92559/songs.html
At any of my gigs. The gig price is
$10 and, of course, I'll be happy to sign them for you.
By mail: you can send $12 (includes postage) to the
address below and specify how you'd like me to
personally sign it for you. I'll send it out the same day,
if possible.
Bill Payne
6168 Burnham Rd.
Roanoke, Va. 24018
Other contact information available at
http://www.billpaynemusic.net/contact.html
Bill is a member of Just Plain Folks Songwriter and
Musician Network Organization
http://www.jpfolks.org
and the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association
http://www.svsa.info
and the American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers (ASCAP)
http://www.ascap.com
and Sound Exchange
http://soundexchange.com
Thanks again for reading! Your interest and support are gratifying and appreciated.
Yours in tune,
Bill
A postmortem of 1/23/09 - January 25, 2009
Some comments from Friday night's audience at my concert at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke, Va:
"Wonderful. Excellent." (Bill L.)
"Excellent, especially when the fiddler (Al Coffey) helped." (Raye D.)
"Interesting way to personalize the performance, and unfortunately, this party had to end." (Elliott W.)
"Terrific selection of original and other music - all very well performed and presented. Thanks!" (Anna P.)
And my own thoughts: I had a blast! Thanks to such a wonderful audience. Thanks to David, Ron and Britt for all the work! And thanks to Al for his support in the audience and on stage.
"Wonderful. Excellent." (Bill L.)
"Excellent, especially when the fiddler (Al Coffey) helped." (Raye D.)
"Interesting way to personalize the performance, and unfortunately, this party had to end." (Elliott W.)
"Terrific selection of original and other music - all very well performed and presented. Thanks!" (Anna P.)
And my own thoughts: I had a blast! Thanks to such a wonderful audience. Thanks to David, Ron and Britt for all the work! And thanks to Al for his support in the audience and on stage.
In My Opinion...another review - January 25, 2009
I'm honored to review the debut CD by this very talented and versatile musician, Al Coffey. Al is also a friend and musical brother, as well as a member of my trio, WOODY along with Sonny Campbell. Al chose to make "Slow And Steady" his own work rather than a group effort, and that allows Sonny and me to sit back and enjoy the tunes and smile about how much talent and musicianship he has and adds to the trio, too.
Al Coffey lives in the Roanoke Valley (Va.) and has been playing music here since.....well, since before many of his fans were born. His influences span the genre spectrum from blues and country to rock and folk. Throw in some jazz and a little new age; mix it up with some rhythm & blues and rockabilly, and what you have is something for everyone to like. Al shows up at gigs with a truckload of instruments, all of which he plays amazingly well. And that's why we call him the "Swiss Army Musician". Imagine that! I personally think is best instrument is his voice, which has an effective mix of depth, range, vibrato and impact that he manages so well.
"Slow And Steady" is 8 of Al's original songs and 2 well-chosen traditional (public domain) covers. I want you to listen to this entire CD and make up your own mind which are your favorites. Mine are the title track, "Slow And Steady", with backing vocals by Steve Virts and Kent Martin - a blues tune that is truly slow and steady, with a little twist at the end; "I Don't Want To Be Your Friend (Anymore)" - a song I've loved since the first time I heard it many years ago (I do that one in many of my own solo gigs); "God Laughs", again with Virts and Martin on backing vocals and acoustic guitars - inspired by Katrina, but applicable to all natural disasters; and the cover song most people attribute to Elvis, "Hound Dog". I do believe that "Hound Dog" is the best performance of a song on the album. Al puts a lot of emotion into it, unlike Elvis, who was way too smooth on this song. Blows me away! Just blows me away!
Congratulations are in order to Al for finally releasing his debut CD. He has enough material for several full-length albums, but they all take a lot of time and money. So buy a copy of "Slow And Steady", and we'll all see more from Al in the future. (You can get them at any of his performances or at my web site - http://billpaynemusic.net/products). You won't regret it!
Respectfully submitted by
Bill Payne
Al Coffey lives in the Roanoke Valley (Va.) and has been playing music here since.....well, since before many of his fans were born. His influences span the genre spectrum from blues and country to rock and folk. Throw in some jazz and a little new age; mix it up with some rhythm & blues and rockabilly, and what you have is something for everyone to like. Al shows up at gigs with a truckload of instruments, all of which he plays amazingly well. And that's why we call him the "Swiss Army Musician". Imagine that! I personally think is best instrument is his voice, which has an effective mix of depth, range, vibrato and impact that he manages so well.
"Slow And Steady" is 8 of Al's original songs and 2 well-chosen traditional (public domain) covers. I want you to listen to this entire CD and make up your own mind which are your favorites. Mine are the title track, "Slow And Steady", with backing vocals by Steve Virts and Kent Martin - a blues tune that is truly slow and steady, with a little twist at the end; "I Don't Want To Be Your Friend (Anymore)" - a song I've loved since the first time I heard it many years ago (I do that one in many of my own solo gigs); "God Laughs", again with Virts and Martin on backing vocals and acoustic guitars - inspired by Katrina, but applicable to all natural disasters; and the cover song most people attribute to Elvis, "Hound Dog". I do believe that "Hound Dog" is the best performance of a song on the album. Al puts a lot of emotion into it, unlike Elvis, who was way too smooth on this song. Blows me away! Just blows me away!
Congratulations are in order to Al for finally releasing his debut CD. He has enough material for several full-length albums, but they all take a lot of time and money. So buy a copy of "Slow And Steady", and we'll all see more from Al in the future. (You can get them at any of his performances or at my web site - http://billpaynemusic.net/products). You won't regret it!
Respectfully submitted by
Bill Payne
Yes, Virginia, I'm on MySpace - December 18, 2008
here 'tis: http://www.myspace.com/indexcfmfuseactionusermytokene701112fb79541
Also on Facebook, Twitter, FanBridge, Linkedin, Squidoo, Tagged, and just about every other "social networking" site there is. If I ever figure out what they're for that applies to me, I'll use them more (in my spare time).
Also on Facebook, Twitter, FanBridge, Linkedin, Squidoo, Tagged, and just about every other "social networking" site there is. If I ever figure out what they're for that applies to me, I'll use them more (in my spare time).
In My Opinion....A Review - August 18, 2008
From its inception, Bebop Hoedown has had all the essential components a band needs to make a huge mark on music's landscape. Even through personnel changes, they have:
A. all been outstanding musicians
B. all been outstanding songwriters
C. always chosen an exciting playlist
D. always rehearsed regularly - with purpose and focus
E. developed and nurtured an extensive repertoire and loyal fan base
F. and so on and so forth.
The latest incarnation of Bebop Hoedown is Jeff Maiden on percussion, Sonny Campbell on bass, Adam Markham on guitar, harmonica and banjo, and Wes Chappell on everything else. Everything else is mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, melodica, theremin, kalimba and whatever else Wes finds in his arsenal that day. All four provide vocals and harmonies for the group. The style is a little gypsy jazz, a little bluegrass, some rock 'n roll and a whole lot of mojo.
Even in a town (Roanoke, Va) known for fickle audiences, with a limited number of live music venues, these guys consistently pack the house wherever they are. In my opinion, one of the main reasons is the energy they project on stage. Individually, each radiates their own vibe, and when the group finds the groove (which is damn near every song), well - the total is greater than the sum of the parts. It's exciting - period.
Their first album was a studio production titled "Blue Ridge Americana", and was a nice piece of work that had a number of fine original tunes and some surprising covers. The newest Bebop Hoedown recording is an attempt to capture the excitement of a live performance, and it does an admirable job of that. Recorded early in 2008 at 202 Market in Roanoke, over a 2-night span, "Live, Vol. 1" will give you your money's worth. It's 16 songs - over 71 minutes all on one CD. Half the songs are originals, plus one penned by former BH front man, Bob Casey. Two fine guest musicians, Matt Muller and Al Coffey assist on several songs.
My faves? Three of Sonny Campbell's songs: "The Mighty Buffalo", "Outside Dog" and "Close Your Eyes"; Wes Chappell's "Procrastination"; Adam Markham's "Pussycat Shuffle"; and the group's renderings of Duke Ellington's "Caravan" and the traditional "Whiskey 'Fore Breakfast". But don't go by what I say - listen for yourself. Start your pursuit at a live performance or at http://bebophoedown.com.
Respectfully submitted by Bill Payne
http://billpaynemusic.net
A. all been outstanding musicians
B. all been outstanding songwriters
C. always chosen an exciting playlist
D. always rehearsed regularly - with purpose and focus
E. developed and nurtured an extensive repertoire and loyal fan base
F. and so on and so forth.
The latest incarnation of Bebop Hoedown is Jeff Maiden on percussion, Sonny Campbell on bass, Adam Markham on guitar, harmonica and banjo, and Wes Chappell on everything else. Everything else is mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, melodica, theremin, kalimba and whatever else Wes finds in his arsenal that day. All four provide vocals and harmonies for the group. The style is a little gypsy jazz, a little bluegrass, some rock 'n roll and a whole lot of mojo.
Even in a town (Roanoke, Va) known for fickle audiences, with a limited number of live music venues, these guys consistently pack the house wherever they are. In my opinion, one of the main reasons is the energy they project on stage. Individually, each radiates their own vibe, and when the group finds the groove (which is damn near every song), well - the total is greater than the sum of the parts. It's exciting - period.
Their first album was a studio production titled "Blue Ridge Americana", and was a nice piece of work that had a number of fine original tunes and some surprising covers. The newest Bebop Hoedown recording is an attempt to capture the excitement of a live performance, and it does an admirable job of that. Recorded early in 2008 at 202 Market in Roanoke, over a 2-night span, "Live, Vol. 1" will give you your money's worth. It's 16 songs - over 71 minutes all on one CD. Half the songs are originals, plus one penned by former BH front man, Bob Casey. Two fine guest musicians, Matt Muller and Al Coffey assist on several songs.
My faves? Three of Sonny Campbell's songs: "The Mighty Buffalo", "Outside Dog" and "Close Your Eyes"; Wes Chappell's "Procrastination"; Adam Markham's "Pussycat Shuffle"; and the group's renderings of Duke Ellington's "Caravan" and the traditional "Whiskey 'Fore Breakfast". But don't go by what I say - listen for yourself. Start your pursuit at a live performance or at http://bebophoedown.com.
Respectfully submitted by Bill Payne
http://billpaynemusic.net
And now for some good news! - March 27, 2008
Musical Bud, Billy Joe Chambers has put up his first music video on YouTube. It's a doozie, too - one of his compositions he performs with Al Coffey (yes, our own Swiss Army Musician) at a fair in Wythville, Va. Check it out here:
http://youtube.com/countrymusic0
http://youtube.com/countrymusic0
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The FEEL GOOD TOUR Update - February 22, 2007
Buds, Bill Hudson and Al Coffey, along woth some new compatriots, recently visited the hurricane-ravaged New Orleans area once again. Thay took more instruments with them for the school kids and had a very productive trip. Check out the 6-minute Google video at the following link:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9076703829500317927&pr=goog-sl
Also, check out the blog:
http://feelgoodtour.blogspot.com/
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9076703829500317927&pr=goog-sl
Also, check out the blog:
http://feelgoodtour.blogspot.com/
Creek Boy Blues - A Review - July 11, 2006
Three Cds ago, I thought this guy was great! Of course, I had the pleasure of hearing Clinton Collins in person, both on stage with sound reinforcement and around the campfire. His friendly, yet quiet and unassuming manner belie the passion with which he writes and performs his music. His first two CDs, Fragile Little Humans and Everything Is Possible were efforts that included several talented musicians and full instrumentation on many songs. His third release, Creek Boy Blues, comes on the heels of much encouragement to produce an acoustic-based album that highlights Clinton’s smooth guitar work and that distinctive voice of his that brings to this writer’s mind a cross between Don Henley and Kenny Loggins.
But, make no mistake - Clinton Collins is an original. West Virginia-raised, this Appalachian native recalls many experiences from childhood on, writing about them with the voice of reminiscence and reason; sometimes happy, sometimes melancholy.
The opening song is Cross The River, sung with a hand-picked “choir”, and it sets the tone for the rest of the album. Acoustic guitars, fiddle, mandolin, bass and the great harmonies. I like it! Later, you’ll also hear banjo, resonator guitar, tambourine and harmonica - all terrific for augmenting acoustic music.
Black Walnut Stain is arguably the most thought-provoking song. The visuals are intense and clear, and Clinton’s voice leads the way. The title song, Creek Boy Blues, is my favorite, and again, the imagery is wonderful. I can picture a 12-year-old boy, fresh from church in his Sunday best, traipsing through the creek in his “new church shoes”. We really don’t get to choose where we’re born - we just carry that weight like the creek boy blues. Great stuff!
More highlights for me include We’re Watching Home And Garden, the tune chosen as a co-winner in the 2005 Mountain Stage Newsong Festival and Appalachian Way, which won The Next Great West Virginia Song Contest in the same year. Ghost In My Home Town is another favorite of mine. I first heard Clinton play this song at my campsite at Newsong in 2005.
And so, you have two assignments: add Creek Boy Blues to your CD collection, and go out to see Clinton Collins in person. Get all the info you need at http://clintoncollins.com
But, make no mistake - Clinton Collins is an original. West Virginia-raised, this Appalachian native recalls many experiences from childhood on, writing about them with the voice of reminiscence and reason; sometimes happy, sometimes melancholy.
The opening song is Cross The River, sung with a hand-picked “choir”, and it sets the tone for the rest of the album. Acoustic guitars, fiddle, mandolin, bass and the great harmonies. I like it! Later, you’ll also hear banjo, resonator guitar, tambourine and harmonica - all terrific for augmenting acoustic music.
Black Walnut Stain is arguably the most thought-provoking song. The visuals are intense and clear, and Clinton’s voice leads the way. The title song, Creek Boy Blues, is my favorite, and again, the imagery is wonderful. I can picture a 12-year-old boy, fresh from church in his Sunday best, traipsing through the creek in his “new church shoes”. We really don’t get to choose where we’re born - we just carry that weight like the creek boy blues. Great stuff!
More highlights for me include We’re Watching Home And Garden, the tune chosen as a co-winner in the 2005 Mountain Stage Newsong Festival and Appalachian Way, which won The Next Great West Virginia Song Contest in the same year. Ghost In My Home Town is another favorite of mine. I first heard Clinton play this song at my campsite at Newsong in 2005.
And so, you have two assignments: add Creek Boy Blues to your CD collection, and go out to see Clinton Collins in person. Get all the info you need at http://clintoncollins.com
MY HOUSE CONCERT STORY - June 25, 2006
I’m in a strange town, en route to somewhere I’ve never been. I’m running a little early, just in case I have trouble finding my destination. I don’t want to be late - especially since I’ll be paid for my activities in the next few hours. People are counting on me. We have an arrangement, and a number of people have planned their evening around the house concert at which I will perform tonight between 7 and 9.
I think about what my hosts, the Johnsons, are doing at this moment - probably arranging chairs, clearing a stage area, putting out snacks and glassware and doing some last-minute cleaning. Most house concert hosts are very considerate of their performers and guests, wanting all to be comfortable in order to maximize their enjoyment of the live music experience. It’s an effort not wasted on me, as I’d much rather perform a house concert than any other venue.
The following Information is taken from a couple reliable sources: Pops Walker’s House Concert paper and “Producing House Concerts” by Glen and Cheryl Duckett.
What is a house concert? The short answer: it’s just that - a private performance by a performer you really like, in the comfort of your own home. You, as the host, invite some family and friends to your home for an afternoon or evening of live acoustic music. You ask your guests for a small cash donation - usually, $7 - $15 each - and after your set-up costs, the money goes to the artist(s).
Generally speaking, live music doesn’t mean loud music. Unless needed for large rooms or large audiences, sound reinforcement equipment is a rarity at house concerts. In most settings, the audience has the pleasure of listening to the instruments and voices in pure and natural tones - up close and personal. It’s understood that while the artist is performing, the audience provides the performer with attentive ears. There will always be time for socializing and talk during intermission or after the performance.
I find my host’s home with no problem and am welcomed enthusiastically by them, their 2 adolescent children and even their dog, a beautiful, well-behaved golden retriever named Wish. I’m told there is also a cat lurking somewhere. The Johnsons are putting me up for the night and show me the room they’ll have me use. I leave my bag in there and retrieve my guitar, autoharp and stands and proceed to the doorway between the living room and dining room, where I’ll be setting up.
We’re expecting about 15 guests tonight, and the Johnsons’ living room should accommodate them easily. I set up my stands and tune my instruments and check the lighting. We have about an hour before guests will start arriving, and I’m offered hors d’eurvres, which I gladly accept. The graciousness of my hosts belies the casual atmosphere of the concert setting - a couch, love seat, several chairs and some large pillows strewn about the floor. Wish has claimed her spot on her personal pad near the front, nose between her paws, watching everything.
Preparation is an important aspect of hosting a house concert. If yours is to be a one-time or infrequent event, the concerns are simple: parking for guests, food and/or beverages, lodging for the artist, artist fees, seating, e-mails, reservations for guests, an area for intermission or party time afterward, audio and/or video recording setup if desired, turning off the telephone ringer, and other details. Keeping it simple makes it less work.
There is a lot of information available to prospective house concert hosts, much of it online. I will be happy to provide the necessary details to anyone interested in hosting. Just call or e-mail for info.
After an introduction from my hosts, the 18 audience members (not counting Wish) settle back, and it’s not long before I have a good rapport with them. After I play 12 songs (about an hour), we all retreat to the kitchen area and deck for a break. Several guests purchase CDs, and I take the time to personally sign them, grateful for the opportunity.
My second set lasts about 45 minutes and gets livelier toward the end. I’m thrilled at the enthusiastic response and calls for an encore. After my last song, the Johnson family cat finally appears and nuzzles my ankles. Wish comes to my rescue, and the cat retreats to its hiding place. I meet with the guests again in the kitchen, sell and sign a few more CDs. Some of the guests make their way to the door to leave, but some want to talk a while. That’s fine with me, as it gives me a little winding-down time. Finally, I offer to play one last song so I can help the Johnsons clean up a bit while the rest of the guests leave.
It’s been a very nice evening for me and, judging by the reaction of the audience members, for them also. I’ve added many names to my e-mail list and expanded my fan base to include a number of people from this friendly town. Tomorrow, I’ll be off to another house in another town, making my way through life as a performing songwriter and loving every minute of it.
I think about what my hosts, the Johnsons, are doing at this moment - probably arranging chairs, clearing a stage area, putting out snacks and glassware and doing some last-minute cleaning. Most house concert hosts are very considerate of their performers and guests, wanting all to be comfortable in order to maximize their enjoyment of the live music experience. It’s an effort not wasted on me, as I’d much rather perform a house concert than any other venue.
The following Information is taken from a couple reliable sources: Pops Walker’s House Concert paper and “Producing House Concerts” by Glen and Cheryl Duckett.
What is a house concert? The short answer: it’s just that - a private performance by a performer you really like, in the comfort of your own home. You, as the host, invite some family and friends to your home for an afternoon or evening of live acoustic music. You ask your guests for a small cash donation - usually, $7 - $15 each - and after your set-up costs, the money goes to the artist(s).
Generally speaking, live music doesn’t mean loud music. Unless needed for large rooms or large audiences, sound reinforcement equipment is a rarity at house concerts. In most settings, the audience has the pleasure of listening to the instruments and voices in pure and natural tones - up close and personal. It’s understood that while the artist is performing, the audience provides the performer with attentive ears. There will always be time for socializing and talk during intermission or after the performance.
I find my host’s home with no problem and am welcomed enthusiastically by them, their 2 adolescent children and even their dog, a beautiful, well-behaved golden retriever named Wish. I’m told there is also a cat lurking somewhere. The Johnsons are putting me up for the night and show me the room they’ll have me use. I leave my bag in there and retrieve my guitar, autoharp and stands and proceed to the doorway between the living room and dining room, where I’ll be setting up.
We’re expecting about 15 guests tonight, and the Johnsons’ living room should accommodate them easily. I set up my stands and tune my instruments and check the lighting. We have about an hour before guests will start arriving, and I’m offered hors d’eurvres, which I gladly accept. The graciousness of my hosts belies the casual atmosphere of the concert setting - a couch, love seat, several chairs and some large pillows strewn about the floor. Wish has claimed her spot on her personal pad near the front, nose between her paws, watching everything.
Preparation is an important aspect of hosting a house concert. If yours is to be a one-time or infrequent event, the concerns are simple: parking for guests, food and/or beverages, lodging for the artist, artist fees, seating, e-mails, reservations for guests, an area for intermission or party time afterward, audio and/or video recording setup if desired, turning off the telephone ringer, and other details. Keeping it simple makes it less work.
There is a lot of information available to prospective house concert hosts, much of it online. I will be happy to provide the necessary details to anyone interested in hosting. Just call or e-mail for info.
After an introduction from my hosts, the 18 audience members (not counting Wish) settle back, and it’s not long before I have a good rapport with them. After I play 12 songs (about an hour), we all retreat to the kitchen area and deck for a break. Several guests purchase CDs, and I take the time to personally sign them, grateful for the opportunity.
My second set lasts about 45 minutes and gets livelier toward the end. I’m thrilled at the enthusiastic response and calls for an encore. After my last song, the Johnson family cat finally appears and nuzzles my ankles. Wish comes to my rescue, and the cat retreats to its hiding place. I meet with the guests again in the kitchen, sell and sign a few more CDs. Some of the guests make their way to the door to leave, but some want to talk a while. That’s fine with me, as it gives me a little winding-down time. Finally, I offer to play one last song so I can help the Johnsons clean up a bit while the rest of the guests leave.
It’s been a very nice evening for me and, judging by the reaction of the audience members, for them also. I’ve added many names to my e-mail list and expanded my fan base to include a number of people from this friendly town. Tomorrow, I’ll be off to another house in another town, making my way through life as a performing songwriter and loving every minute of it.
THE "FEEL GOOD TOUR" - October 21, 2005
Two fellow musicians, Bill Hudson ( http://www.bill-hudson.com ) and Al Coffey, are headed south to Mississippi and Louisiana to help with the rebuilding going on since Hurricane Katrina.
The plan is to hook up with local projects and lend a hand in construction and repairs. Both musicians are accomplished carpenters. They will also provide free music and entertainment in order to provide some emotional relief to those affected by the disaster.
They are posting a daily blog that promises to be informative and entertaining. Please visit the blog and track their activities while they're gone. The URL for the blog is:
http://feelgoodtour.blogspot.com/
9/25: The FGT is getting interesting! Read all about it at the blog link above. I've posted some of the pictures on the photos page (link at left).
The plan is to hook up with local projects and lend a hand in construction and repairs. Both musicians are accomplished carpenters. They will also provide free music and entertainment in order to provide some emotional relief to those affected by the disaster.
They are posting a daily blog that promises to be informative and entertaining. Please visit the blog and track their activities while they're gone. The URL for the blog is:
http://feelgoodtour.blogspot.com/
9/25: The FGT is getting interesting! Read all about it at the blog link above. I've posted some of the pictures on the photos page (link at left).