The heat has finally let up some here! This summer has been unbearably hot and I am enjoying this small glimpse of Fall. I hope it lasts a while!
August 5, 2010, 2:30 p.m.
After my performance at the Hadley School for the Blind's ninetieth year celebration in April, I was asked by the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind to sing at the dedication ceremony for their building expansion project later this year. I am thrilled to be a part of it because organizations like the Lighthouse provide valuable assistance to the blind and visually impaired communities they serve and the Chicago Lighthouse has earned a reputation as one of America’s most comprehensive social service agencies.
They have requested that I headline the event, saying that I have been an inspiration to their clients and staff. The dedication will take place on September 29 at 11:00 a.m. There will be several guest speakers in attendance as well as nationally recognized jazz pianist Lisa Hilton who will play alongside the Lighthouse's own band Vision Quest.
August 4, 2010, 10:55 a.m.
Good morning! I know it's been a while since I posted here and I appologize. Maybe I can get settled into more of a routine soon.
On Sunday I took part in a homecoming celebration at New Hope Baptist Church in Byhalia, Mississippi. It was an all-day event and I shared the stage with Bluff City Quartet out of Memphis, Tennessee. The church was filled nearly to capacity and we had a wonderful time. Bluff City joined me on "How Great Thou Art" and it was the perfect finale to what had been a great afternoon.
And speaking of "How Great Thou Art," I sang an unrehearsed version of it on this year's Showcase with a junkyard quartet Roy McNeal put together. I don't think any of us knew what we were doing but we had a great time and I think the audience loved it. I know I did. That was one of the most memorable moments from convention this year and I'll never forget it.
The shows we taped are currently being shown on ANGEL2 (Dish Network channel 266) beginning at 7:p.m. every evening. Our performance which included two songs should air either tonight or tomorrow night sometime and I can't wait to watch them.
