Solstice Sing for Peace

[Gary Blanchard]

This seems as good a spot as any to bring this up. There is a world-wide effort to have 24 hours of people singing for peace on June 20-21, 2008. There will be house concerts, small gatherings, large gatherings, and some 24-hour events in a variety of places. I am happy and proud to be taking part in a lcoal 24-hour event at the Town Hall in nearby Barre, Massachusetts. Is anyone here aware of similar events in your area? Anyone else here participating? More information is available at:
http://solsticesing.wordpress.com/

[Gary Blanchard]

Well, they haven't been able to go a full 24-hour cycle, but between Friday night and Saturday day there are 16 participating artists. There are some folkie types, me with my folk/rock, even a bluegrass group. Should be a great time and it will hopefully get some press to start people thinking. :group_hug

[hedgewitch]

Trust me - no-one would want to hear me sing for 24 seconds never mind 24 hours!!

Seriously though - this is a nice idea.

[PEACE FROG]

Even joyful noise is music to me^ ;)

[Gary Blanchard]

Well, the event happened this weekend and it was great. Turnout was scattered (too nice a day for an indoor event) but those who came were enthusiastic and supportive. The best part is that all of the publicity for the event allowed folks a chance to reflect on issues of peace and justice.

There were choral groups, a country band, some folkies like me, even a Bluegrass band. It was nice to see so many different types of people coming together to promote peace. :hippie: