Sunday, February 20, 2011

Blessings of a Long Commute - #9 Time to Sing


There’s not much time left in my week to do anything but the basics, but occasionally I manage to carve out time to sing and fiddle with two country rock bands. I take the lead on some of my favorite tunes, but mostly I pitch in on high harmony. And there’s no better way to keep my voice in shape than with a three-hour vocal workout on the road. I’ll sing to anything – the rock stations, a good country song, the oldies, and the inspirational channels. Singing is a great way to rev up for a big day at the office, and decompress on the way home. In truth, I’d sing without the commute. But singing in the car makes the miles fly. And why not spend the time preparing for the next gig with the Country Roses or Diamonds and Gold? And after a long, cold winter, we’re looking forward to a summer filled with music and fun!

Left to Right: Vern Annelin, Nicole Young, Ann Bradshaw, and Renee Chandler, the four members of the Country Roses. Photo by Jamie Chandler.

1 comments:

Nancy said...

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