Ahhh, Blogging, we'll its been awhile. Its seems as though I only seem to blog when I am very inspired and although I haven't been blogging lately I have been inspired, just so incredibly busy (and lacking a lap top) I haven't made time to do it. BUT!! That means because I am doing it now,....... something has REALLY sparked my interest and Id really like to share it all with you!!!!
We just recently finished our second tour with Joe Black form the U.K among the very long hours, drives, and mildly attended shows there lied a diamond, well two diamonds.
I'll Start with Cripps Puppets!!
Every so often you'll hear a friend speak so highly of their significant other, and say something along the lines of my "boyfriend" is so cool, or my "lady" is so talented, in this instance, Valerie had said, "my boy friend is a puppeteer and he is AWSEOME." OF course i believed her, but I had to see it with my own eyes! The show its self is riveting, I found myself holding my breath so I could hear every word and take in every gesture. Madison hand carves and paint all of his puppets and they are beautiful. You truely dont realize how much of an art it is until you witness this splendor. He accompanied himelf with a harmonica in the key of E and my Personal Favorite puppet was
Sam. E . Minor. I am not sure If Ive spelled that correct, BUt regardless. CHECK HIM OUT, SUPPORT WHAT HE DOES.
https://www.facebook.com/crippspuppets
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Now Onto Vaudevie!!!!
In case you haven't met her, you might know her as being one third of the Southern Band HELLBLINKI, dear friends and touring comrades of ours. When she isn't slaying you with her voice, shredding you with saw, or charming you with her good looks and accordion with those crazy cats she is Vaudevie. She is gearing up to release her first debut album and she was kind enough to invite some of Egress to join her on her album version of You Are My Sunshine!! This is where YOU come into play. In case you haven't Heard Amanda Palmer has set the precedence for independent artists. She has taken the steps and done the hard work to remove her art from the record labels and do it her self. This is the start of a new generation and I hope you'll help Valerie!!!
I was absolutely taken back by her performance as a soloist. As a woman performer and song writer myself, I have never seen such passion and persistence and quality in a female performer!!! She is amazing, talented, adorable, silly and a very dear friend!
SO Please check her out and Love her so!!!
AND SUPPORT THE ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS THAT COLOR THIS WORLD THEIR WAY!!!!
