Jets have been screaming overhead, but fortunately it’s just part of the show. Last night Sound Traveler played our small part in Brevard County’s Air Force Week at Oh Shucks at The Cocoa Beach Pier. The crowd was small, but the energy was strong. Tomorrow night we’ll again be at The Original Portabella’s Italian Restaurant in Rockledge for a frighteningly good time! When did a song make a difference for me? Well, it happened like this. A new friend of mine at the time, Patty Kunze, had come over to watch a music practice session involving Ellie Hjemmet and myself. Practice sessions are often fun, but they are always work. As part of the session we started working with a song I had written called “Long Time Waitin’.” I like the song, but Ellie and I were struggling with its [...]

What is the greatest song ever? Well, I’m a thousand years old, and I have heard a million songs. I know the tunes and words to many of them. Some are interesting, some are cute, some are incredible and unforgettable. Often when someone asks me what I think the greatest song is I will give a quick answer. The next day when I’m asked, I’ll give another completely different answer. Today I’ll say “Maggie Mae” by Rod Stewart. I have never heard another song that captured a moment or a feeling in such a compelling manner. It’s like I know Maggie. We all do. And I know the young musician who is trapped in her spell. And in the end, throughout all of the bitterness, he loves her anyway. He couldn’t help himself. Neither can I, I love that song. [...]

Why are there so many songs? Why do so many people care? Why do songs play such an important role when people fall in love, get engaged, and get married? Why do they draw tears when couples break up? What is it about rhythm and pitch, words and melody that draw people together or, in some cases, drive them apart? Soldiers sing them as they march into war. Entire nations sing them when wars conclude. People place hands over their hearts as entire stadiums of people fix their gaze on the American flag and struggle through the singing of our National Anthem. Songs are lifted to the Spirit we call God, and often a lone, clear voice will sing in tribute to one who has fallen into that final sleep. Always a song. Always a singer of songs. From time [...]

Sound Traveler will play at Oh Shucks Seafood Bar on Cocoa Beach on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM as part of Brevard’s Air Force Week and leading up to the Cocoa Beach Air Show.

Sound Traveler has an original song on this outstanding compilation. The  piece  is called “Christmas All Year Long.” The song was co-written by Nancy Kunze and Bob Tatum and performed by Bob and Patty Tatum as Sound Traveler.  All proceeds go to support the Watauga Hunger and Health Coalition. It is such an honor to be included! The cost of the CD is $12. Typically, people send a check with the address they would like the CD sent to. Purchases can also be made on the HHC website:  www.hungerandhealthcoalition.com   Phone (828) 262-1628    Fax(828) 262-0649 The Hunger & Health Coalition, Inc. P.O. Box 1837        141 Health Center Drive Boone, NC 28607

Come have some great food and hear some fine music.