The Dream Journal – November 2024
Hello!
We’ve been out on the road for a month now, and we’ve definitely gotten into the rhythm of the road. Our home life and our road life both have a rhythm to them. Some things are the same, of course — preparing for the day, meals, etc. But the road brings us some different things to deal with. Where are we walking or hiking today, and what impact will the weather have on that? Where are we staying tonight? Why did the van lose power overnight, and where can we get that fixed? Yep, challenges happen on the road sometimes, too! But we’ve learned to be flexible, and are willing to change plans to compensate. So the planned trip home through Ontario turned into a slightly longer trip home (after a successful repair!) through Shenandoah National Park, and it’s still a gorgeous drive even this late in the foliage season. We’ve missed the first snow flurries at home, but that’s fine by us! I’m sure Mother Nature will have more for us once we’re home.
We’re starting off our musical month practically in our own back yard, with a radio interview hosted by Evan Parks on WOOL-FM (Black Sheep Radio!) in Bellows Falls, VT on Friday, November 8th at 5pm Eastern time. Evan’s show, “It’s Flocking Friday”, covers area happenings and music both worldwide and local. Come join the Flock for Black Sheep Radio’s gateway to the weekend! You can listen in the Bellows Falls area on 91.5FM, or online at blacksheepradio.org (click on “Listen Now”).
The following Thursday, November 14th, we’re back on the radio with our good friend DJ Nick Noble at WICN-FM in Worcester, MA, but this time we’re bringing a guest! Deb Seymour, a Seattle area singer-songwriter, is in visiting us for a few days in November, so we’re introducing her to Nick. Deb’s songs, ranging from the delightfully quirky tales of hitch-hiking chickens and tango-dancing Martians to the unexpectedly intriguing subject of colonoscopies, paint a vivid and memorable tapestry. With each performance, Deb seamlessly combines clever wordplay with masterful guitar artistry, creating moments that are as heartwarming as they are humorous. Sounds like there will be a couple of additional local guests on the show that evening as well. Should be fun! Nick’s show, The Folk Revival, runs 7-10pm Eastern time. Tune in on 90.5FM in the Worcester area, or listen live at WICN.org.
We’ve heard about the Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center in Middletown, CT for years, and are thrilled to be playing there on Friday, November 15th! The Buttonwood Tree is an art gallery, bookstore, and live music venue whose mission is to uplift, inspire, educate, and enrich lives through artistic and cultural programming, while supporting the creative endeavors of emerging and established artists. The show starts at 7:30pm. Seats are $15 apiece, and can be purchased online in advance or at the door.
Pastor Liz Magill has asked us back to play music for the church service she leads at the UCC Church On The Common in Rindge, NH. We have played there before, and found the congregation to be warm and welcoming. The service is Sunday, November 17th at 10am. All are welcome!
Swapping songs with other musicians is a treat for us, and doing it with a friend is even better! Deb Seymour, our Seattle friend who we’re taking to WICN-FM earlier in the month, will be swapping songs with us at Ciao Popolo in Bellows Falls, VT on Monday, November 18th from 5:30-8pm. We’re looking forward to hearing a bunch of Deb’s songs and getting to hang out with her for the evening. Come enjoy a good Italian dinner at Ciao Popolo and see where the musical muse takes us!
For any fellow musicians who will be attending the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) conference in Portland, ME from Thursday, November 21st through Sunday, November 24th, let’s meet up!
We’re excited to have our new album, Who We Are, now available out on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services, in addition to Bandcamp. It’s also out for radio airplay starting this month. If your local radio station has a folk music show, keep an ear out for us! And speaking of the new album, it would make a great holiday gift for your music-loving family and friends.
As Thanksgiving is coming up soon, we would like to share Dan’s note of thanks to a couple who offered him a peaceful, loving space back in his early college years. Thanks For The Memories, Toshi and Pete Seeger!
Our albums Who We Are, Then and Now, Seeking, and Simple Grace are available from us at shows and on our website, through Bandcamp, or you can find them at iTunes and most other online music stores. Our music is also available streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
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November is the season for giving thanks, and we are thankful for you!
Dan & Faith