Wow. 2010. Lots of changes, but one thing that remains constant is the love of God. And man, am I ever thankful for that.
The Christmas season was a blast, lots of new shows at the Beacon Resort in N.H., in a movie theater, auditoriums, hotels, schools, nursing homes, and Sunday Services. Our Christmas extravaganza was a hybrid performance of the Pirates, Scrooge, What a Wonderful Life and featured a suprise appearance by Rudolph and Santa. Special thanks to all, especially the Morgan United Church and the Champlain Valley Church of the Nazarene (St. Albans), the Goodrich Memorial Library and the St. Johnsbury House. Nods always to the great Frankie Burke ("Will I see You in September") for his friendship and mentorship.
Indoor Recreation of Orleans County (IROC) had its annual New Year's Eve Bash and it was highly successful on a night of threatening weather. 700 - 1,000 people came to an evening of music, dance (Mark Shelton Sock Hop), puppets, Superheroes (Spiderman & Buzz Lightyear), and a Princess Party (with guests Cinderella and Snow White). A great time !! Then we flew out of there for a midnight concert in St. Johnsbury for the First Night celebration there. By then it was a very nice snowstorm to navigate through. But, by the Grace of God we made it on time, and the audience was very cool !
We took January lightly, with only a couple concerts, but are gearing up for the Florida Tour which features two appearances at the Florida State Fair in Tampa Bay along with a showcase in Dade City, and shows at Big Oaks and Orchid Lake. . .and a recently scheduled appearance on 2/11 at the Villages.
Hope to catch you all sometime at a show or drop a line. Keep an eye on the schedule !!!
Oh, and lest we forget. . .special thanks to the Kran family, Jeff, Marlene, Ariel, Rivka, Yoseph, Gavi, and Devorah (and their extended family). Wonderful people with great hearts. Also to Lisa and Johna Saltsman, Chase Gosselin, and Barry Shelton. . .Peter Kelloway and Julie Gunn, Nicole, Sue, Ed Claremont and the staff at the Beacon, Gary Langevin, Ames Electric, and all the romantic couples who like to slow dance along with the hundreds of kids who simply like to scream and have a good time !
Here's to a new and exciting 2010 full of adventure, music, good times, and the blessings that await !
See you at the show !
