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I am appropriately grateful for this opportunity to share with you some of the delightful and/or sordid intracacies of my music career and personal life. It is the odd kind of sharing that is generally only afforded those who make it onto Oprah, at least that's what I'm told. We haven't had a television for 16 years now so I honestly wouldn't know. Kristen and I decided it would just be easier to raise our kids in a "televisionless" environment. When we got serious about marraige/family we "threw out" the TV. Well, technically, we didn't have to because neither of us had one when we were dating, but I've often thought what a pleasure it would be to organize a party at which we came together to maybe throw away our TV's . . .or blow them up . . . or shoot them with 12 guage shotguns. . . or drown them. . . or choke them with our bare hands . . .or launch them into the air with catapaults after imbedding them with a small explosive device only to have them forcefully CABOOM on impact scattering tubes and plastic in every direction. Dude, now THAT would be happenning. Unfortunately when I mention these ideas to friends I am met with looks of fear and confusion. Oh.
Life without television is not dramatically different than life with it I guess. We do read a lot more, often out loud, and my daughter is voracious about books. I'm not sure we actually converse more than the average American family, or that the quality of the conversation is dramatically deeper. We do not tend to discuss the latest episode of "24" or who was featured on "Good Morning America, but we do occasionally rent DVD's of entire seasons of TV programs. I would give you some examples of these shows, but I would be killed by my family (daughter) for being too forthcoming in my newsletter. The great thing about watching programs on DVD is that there is no advertising. I know the programs may not be all that wholesome, but to be able to skip the advertisements is wonderful and makes me feel like we are still doing something to protect the kids from mass media.
There is also an element of self protection. It is dramatically easier to not have the ongoing distraction of omnipresent programing to pull me away from my work as a musician. (I am writing that with a straight face.) Sure, I miss out on seeing the Rockies and Broncos live and there are moments when I head up to the Sports Page for a quick beer if something is happenning that I absolutely must take in. My son and I went up there to see the last game of the World Cup together. It was great fun for him even though he is only 6 years old and he doesn't know anything about Italy or France. We had burgers and fries. We learned how to head butt an opponent. He watched me do a couple beers and a couple shots and then stagger in the parking lot. Anyway, it was pretty fun. (I'm joking.) Where was I? I really believe it is difficult for me as a guy when exposed to lots of stimuli to not take it in and have it affect my thinking. Of course, I am thinking of the stimuli of female bodies primarily, but there are other forms of stimuli as well. For example, I don't have to be inundated with reminders that my car is very uncool and that I really need to own another one. I don't have the constant stimuli of watching human suffering unfold before my eyes as my Israeli and Palestinian brothers and sisters wound and kill eachother. When I see those images I find myself taking sides, trying to figure it out, and feeling a deep sense of hopelessness. It is much easier to do the ongoing work of loving them and forgiving them when I don't actually have to see their anguished or angry faces staring back at me from the tube. Maybe I'm wrong, though Maybe being constantly exposed to human suffering and doing the inner work that must dovetail that type of exposure IS a path to growth. Or course, doing that work in person would be the best application. Still, maybe TV has certain unanticipated advantages that I've not taken into consideration, and because of that I can see that a 32" TV would be FAR more spiritually uplifting than any old 17" TV would be. Better yet, think of the spiritual growth I might attain with a 44" digital flat screen! I will be far more able to love and forgive the Rockies when I can see the real digitally enhanced anguish on the face of Todd Helton and company as they blow another great opportunity to win and thereby drag themselves out of the cellar of the National League West. Will I not be able to call this life an illusion that much more easily when I can see the illusion in digital clarity? Yes, friends, I have seen the light. Spiritual growth through focused television watching. What until I tell my family! "Oh Kristen"....!
DOH!
Please forward these dates to friends/family if you live in the Denver, Spokane, Missoula, Portland, Boston, or Albany/Schenectady areas.
Sat. Sept. 9th, Guffey, Colorado Peaceful Henry's 6-9 pm. Join me at one of the more delightful establishments in south central Colorado. Beautiful drive. Between Hartsell and Royal Gorge in the middle of God's country. Always a magical evening....
Sunday, Sept. 10th Colorado Springs. High Plains U.U. Church service. 10 Am. Timberview Middle School Cafeteria Research to Scarborough (go left) find the south end of the school.
Sunday, Sept. 17th Denver, CO 2125 W. 34th Ave. HOUSE Concert $10 Contact info@charlottegracestudio.com or 720-855-7770 for reservations. Mid afternoon concert 3:30-6PM hosted by Jay April and Charlotte Grace whose art work will also be on display. Bring a lawn chair and a small plate to share. Snacks, beer and punch provided. Open to the Public.
Wed. Sept 20th Swami Beyondanonda Benefit for the Earthseeds Foundation and the "Department of Peace" I will not be performing at this show. All Souls Unitarian Church (Co. Springs) Visit www.wakeuplaughing.com for more info about the Swami or call Kat at Earthseeds 636-3637 to order tickets. $12 advance $15 at door. This will be an uplifting, funny evening.
Fri. Sept 22nd 4810 Sunnyvale Spokane Valley, Washington. HOUSE Concert $10 at the home of Jan and Don Kruger. Open to the public. 7:30pm start. About 6 miles east of Spokane. Delightful show last year, excited about the return engagement. Contact Jan at 509-991-2577 or jkkruger1@comcast.net for info and reservations.
Sat. Sept. 23rd Missoula, Montana House Concert at the home of Mark Tschida. $10. Call 406-544-5900 for reservations or information. Open to the public. First trip to Missoula since playing with Jenn Adams years ago.
Wed. Sept 27th Portland, Oregon Island Cafe 250 NE Tomahawk Is. Dr. 503-283--0362 for more info. Very small cafe on the docks. Sunset show outside. 6-9 pm
Thurs. Sept. 28th Portland, Oregon Mississippi Pizza 3552 N.Miss. Ave. 503-288-3231 Family friendly show. Benefit for Boise-Elliot School and Sunnyside Environmental School. 5:30-7Pm Cost $8 This show will benefit a couple local schools and will feature a more kid friendly set of songs.
Sat. Sept. 30th Portland, Oregon Urban Spirituality Fundraiser St. Clair Church 8535 SW 19th 7-9pm Cost $20 Reservations at 503-241-1751 Reception following. This show will benefit an organization that does tremendous human liberation work in downtown Portland. Started by my friend, Rev. Jim Galluzzo, this group of teachers/students has touched the lives of many hundreds.
Sunday. Oct. 1st. St. James Lutheran Church Concert after service. St. James 1315 SW Park Portland, Oregon. Call 503-241-1751 for information.
Friday, Oct. 13th Schenectady, NY. Union College Volunteer Appreciation Concert Private
Sat. Oct. 14th Gallupville House 913 Rt. 443 Gallupville NY. Contact Jackie Deagel at 518-872-1687 for reservations and directions. $10 This little town is about as close to home as I've ever played. The Gallupville House is a historic building in the center of Gallupville, about 6 miles from the home I was raised in. About 40 minutes from Albany, 30 from Schenectady. Fairly easy to find. Google it......
Fri. Oct. 20th Westborough, Mass. 30 miles West of Boston. 7 Pm $10 artist donation. HOUSE Concert, Open to the public. Contact toddnmaura@aol.com for reservations and directions.
Sat. Oct. 21 Durham, NH 30 miles northwest of Boston. HOUSE Concert 7PM $10 prepay, $15 at the door. Open to the public. Contact helen@familymason.org for reservations and directions.
Sun. Oct 22 Durham NH Durham Unitarian Universalist Church Special Guest for the Sunday service....For info contact helen@familymason.org
Peace, JOE U
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