Desert Dispatches 28 April, 2024
Hello Friends!
I hope you are well and happy and full of Springtime.
We desert dwellers are enjoying cool weather right now, which “they” tell us is right on target for this time of year. So today, we are taking full advantage and sharing a music session on back screened porch.
I am writing this while waiting for musician friends and listeners to arrive, and it will be a stellar gathering with Linda Bilque, Ismael Barajas, Dave and Kathleen McCann, Barbara Herber and Dave Baumann.
It is always a refreshing, uplifting and edifying time when we gather and share music, stories, ideas, catch up on where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to. We start early and end when it’s over; within a few hours, or when the stars come out. No rules, no one is required to play. The last porch music session I played one song. It’s just as enjoyable to sit and listen, watch the player’s faces as they listen or play along, and watch the faces of the other listeners. And, rumor has it that Ismael's wife, Ramona, is bringing enchiladas for the potluck.
Here’s an exciting thing Happening for you to participate in !
This Thursday, May 2nd I will be on Interview With A Writer Out West, hosted by Jim and Bobbi Bell, for my book, Autumn’s On Its Way, and the accompanying songs.
Henry Parke - film edited for True West Magazine is also on this Thursday, and the first Thursday of every month. He's a sharp guy and always has a question or two. The first 6 minutes of the show are his- he'll present the latest news on what's happening in Western film and TV.
Where can you watch or listen live?
*airs LIVE at 6:00-6:50pm (PST)
*listen to the audio on LA Talk Radio's Website - Click Listen Live on Right Side
https://www.latalkradio.com/content/rendezvous-writer
*watch on Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/WritersOutWest/
How can you catch the show after it's aired?
*at the same Facebook address (video)
*at the same LA Talk Radio address (video or audio)
*Audio only - Podbean - https://rendezvouswithawriter.podbean.com/
From Podbean they can choose Spotify, IHeartRadio, etc.
I hope you get the chance to listen in, and I think you will like to keep this program on your list of favorites. I have worked with Jim and Bobbi in the past and it is always a fun time.
There have been some changes to the website. The format and scheme mostly, but I have added a photo gallery page and will be uploading photos with stories and more video, of all kinds, for you to enjoy. I am also considering broadcasting a live performance once in a while, and would like to know what you think about that. It might be fun for you folks who are shut ins or live too far away to catch the stage performances, and I will be hosting other musicians. Let me know what you think.
As we all know, Mother’s Day is not far off and, let's include Father’s Day with that heads up. So, now through Father’s Day you can take advantage of a special in the Music & Bookstore.
When you buy a copy of Autumn’s On Its Way, for yourself or as a gift, you will receive a copy of the album “Bluebirds Singing On The Buffalo Road” which contains the song that inspired the book, and most of the songs which were inspired by the writing of Autumn’s On Its Way. Just let me know in your purchase notes if you would like the CD or digital format, if the book should be signed to you, or as a gift to someone else, and where to send that gift.
By the way, the porch music was wonderful. It’s so good to know these folks who love to play music and, most especially, love to share that music. Two of my grand children, who are 18 and 16 years old, came today and received such an abundance of encouragement and musical love from the great musicians in the circle, they were still talking about it on the drive to their house. I would never dream it would be any other way. Music is the language which connects across the ages. And, the enchiladas were top notch!
Please check the calendar for updates, and keep an eye on the photo gallery - I’m going to get started in there real soon.
Until we meet again, many blessings to you and yours,
Nancy