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267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI 401-765-1900

I met someone recently who reminded me of how fortunate I am. An
accomplished singer/pianist/dancer/model “princess” of sorts spent
a considerable amount of time in her native NYC working towards being
the next “Celine Dion”. Thus working with producers on image and material,
showcasing to major record labels, -think American Idol style.

Most likely everyone has a different understanding of “being the
next,” so let me see if I can sum it up. Aiming to be the next “Celine”, or anyone for that matter, is a common big biz music industry
practice of creating a recognizable “product” (think commonality) in
order to sell, sell, sell. Playing this game for an artist, in a lot
of ways, is like going into a casino with the goal of “taking the
house.” For every artist that vies for this spot there are a million
that don’t make it and in her own words, she told me, “it was all or nothing at all.”

When it “didn’t happen” she packed up and left. And she hasn’t
performed/written/created since.

I’ve got nothing in common with someone like this because I can’t
imagine packing up and leaving. You could say my life has been the
flip opposite method (talking grassroots people). I play shows anywhere
and everywhere, make friends and fans one at a time and always enjoy
it.

As artists, inevitably, there are questions we can’t really answer:
Why we perform, why we thrive on creation and writing, why we pick it
up in the first place?

For me, it’s always been about these unanswerable questions and the
process, it’s not about fame or fortune, and it never was. It’s always
been about feeling good and having others feel the same way. And I’m
fortunate to have connected with so many people that are a part of it,
give to it, cherish what it is that I do.
So, perhaps while there are those out there who may pack up and leave,
I’ll be here, “sailing around the world,” and we’ll do it together.

If you were at Lee’s massive Ipswich party this past Saturday night, and you got a chance to hear the EGB for the first, come join us and our crew at the GROG in Newburyport MA this coming Friday night.
Friday July 2nd!
The Grog
13 Middle St.
Newburyport, MA
978-465-8700

The band will play the “Art Goes Green Riverfest” In downtown Lowell, MA on Saturday June 12th. This is a free daytime concert, put on by the RIVER 92.5FM featuring many great acts.  EGB @ 2:45pm (for an hour or so)  ADDRESS is 30 MERRIMACK ST. (directly across from the LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM)
Details on the SHOWS page or go to the EVENT WEBSITE

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