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Monday, March 12, 2012

Flu Epidemic Quarantine

Yesterday when I arrived to perform at a retirement facility, I was informed that the doors had been locked because the building was recently quarantined due to the flu epidemic. What is a performer to do in this situation?

Well, the show must go on.... Now, of course, if I were the one that was suffering from the flu - I would reschedule my performance seeing as how I am in close proximity to the elderly whom I wouldn't want to infect. However, the shoe was on the other foot. It was the audience that was suffering from the flu - Putting me at risk for contagion.

Still, the show went on as scheduled for those who could make it. It was a great show, though I may have shook a few less hands than usual. And, I will admit that (in order to protect my family) the shower was my first stop upon arriving home.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Full Day Of Music

Today is a full day of music. I begin the day performing at two retirement facilities and end it up performing and DJing for a Girl Scout father/daughter dance. So, today you might say that I run the full spectrum of ages.

My prayer is that my van holds out as the gauges have been reading that it is running hot, though the car mechanic found nothing immediately wrong. I have quite a distance to drive for tonight's job.

My shows today will include 2 traditional classics shows and then one pop/modern music mixing in a bit of Contemporary Christian for the Girl Scout dance (as per request). Since it's a father/daughter dance, I have selected to play at least one daddy song, such as "Lead Me" from Sanctus Real.

I like it when a client requests Christian because if I can make people smile for awhile, I've fulfilled a dream. If I can also put a smile on my Savior's face, I have been successful!