Deep Thoughts
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The Book of Gratitude
My friend Jim James is a world-class songwriter. His songs evoke a life well and truly lived – rich with adventure, twists and turns, observations, and above all his immutable gracious spirit. I’ve known Jim a few years now, and we’ve been talking about making a record since the beginning – before I even had…
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Happy 4th Y’all!
4 July 2024 I’ve always loved the 4th of July. Growing up in the Bible Belt of the USA, there was always a strong patriotic showing. Parades, picnics and tailgating in the town center, some sort of live music performance, then at long last the local amateur orchestra would play a suite of American War…
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The Gardener is never done.
1 July 2024 My enigmatic friend is a one-off – at once a provocateur, an impresario, a blue collar craftsman, a local celebrity, a friend to anyone in need, a folk filmmaker, and a free-spirited mover and shaker. He’s all these things and more, but above all he’s a tireless Gardener. His garden and its…
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Look what you’ve done!
8 June 2024 Hi Folks! Its been an incredible few years indeed! With your help, together we have established Mike’s – St. Leonards as an under-the-radar spot to listen to live music in a uniquely intimate environment, we have revived Henry Ward Hall (formerly Opus Theatre) and laid a solid foundation for it’s future, and…