That is, we Jews ain't that different from Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and those of other religions. Yes, we have different histories, but we shouldn't allow those histories to cloud our commonalities. So, here I am, singing songs out of a black gospel tradition, from my heart, and I would like to think that they provide inspiration for people in these often troubled times. I love the idea of faith as something which makes no logical sense to our western scientific minds, and yet truly can help people make it through hard times. On a side note, I think that for anyone wanting to learn how to sing, black gospel is just fantastic to sing along with.
Gospel singing is freedom.
This summer we're planning on hitting some of the VT blues festivals again, and stretching out into CT, NH, ME, and maybe even Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. We also are booked for a bunch of weddings and private parties, as well as plenty of club work. I am corresponding with some European booking agents and deejays too, so keep your fingers crossed for us. I would love to record with Anne Weiss again, but she's out west now and it's difficult to get together. By that, I mean it sounds like one of those classic blues ballads that we must have missed somewhere along the way.