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		<title>SongTravelin&#8217;:  02.04.12 &#8212; On the Air in 3&#8230;2&#8230;.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The world changes dramatically from day to day, hour to hour, and even moment to moment. Today people of all ages and nationalities conduct world-wide business from their cell phones. They download the programming they want by way of computer or ipad. They listen to music compiled specifically for their personal tastes through their computer or computer-based device. But some of us remember radio – FM and even AM radio. What a rush we felt when we first heard our favorite act performing on the radio. Did you know that radio still exists today? Did you know that Sound Traveler recently performed on the Atticus Black radio show on WELE 1380 in Ormond Beach, FL. Well, we did. The broadcast was also streamed on-line through Goliath Radio. On December 31, Patty and I drove up to a nice, homey little [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SongTravelin&#8217;: 01.31.12 &#8212; &#8220;I Know You Are, but What Am I?&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh, the joy of living in a “battleground state.” Tonight at 7pm the polls close, the votes will be counted, and it will be finished in Florida &#8212; for now. And that will be about the only good thing that results from one of the ugliest demonstrations of American democracy that I can remember. Who wins when everyone is demonized? Again, the questions arise – does it have to be so negative? So personal? So disrespectful? The easy answer is no. But we allow it to be so. As an American voter, I have my political opinions, and I am sure that they differ from many of those with whom I interact. But that’s OK with me. I respect you, and I hope you respect me. Whether I’m a Democrat or Republican, I want the candidates within each party to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SongTravelin’:  01.30.12 – Oh What a Trip!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A heavenly setting, terrific bands, hundreds of excellent dancers, and a chance to play music in one of the most amazing venues anywhere – this past weekend in Gulfport, Florida was a weekend that will live in our memory. Yep, I’m talking about Snow Ball again. Dancers gathered from all over Florida, from all over the United States, and from as far away as Canada. All joined together to share a weekend in time – or, perhaps more accurately, a weekend removed from time. Two great contra dance bands headlined the events. One group, Nor’easter features fiddle, guitar/mandolin, keyboard, and drums. The group starts dance sets out with a nice, easy groove; then the energy builds until the very chandeliers seem to jump in place. Each dance ends with whoops, hollers, laughter and smiles. The other group headlining the dance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SongTravelin’:  01.26.12 &#8212; A Snow Ball in Paradise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here we are, in the depth of winter, preparing to travel across state to enjoy and perform at one of the most prestigious contra dance gatherings in the United States. In all irony, the dance is called Snow Ball. Sound Traveler will be performing at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom near St. Petersburg, Florida. Oh, we are not the main band for the gathering – or even the second band. But we are scheduled to play the waltz break on Saturday night with hundreds of superb dancers gliding across the floor to our music. The ballroom is located on an arm of the magnificent Tampa Bay. Through large windows we will watch Florida sunshine sparkling off the rippling waters as we alternately sing and dance. Dancers will be there from all over the United States – some even from foreign countries. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://soundtravelerband.com/2012/01/26/songtravelin%e2%80%99-01-26-12-a-snow-ball-in-paradise/</link>
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		<title>SongTravelin’: 1.21.12 – As Easy as 1-2-3!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sound Traveler had a very nice time last night at Tropical Haven in Melbourne as we played the waltz break for the contra dance. Bo Frazer and his band were so generous as to let us use their equipment and share their space. As usual, Patty surprised some by introducing trumpet, xylophone, and melodica to a venue not accustomed to such instrumentation. But the dancers glided around the floor like angels to tunes such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Bella Note,” “Ashokan Farewell,” and “Moon River.” After the break and as we returned to the dance floor ourselves, the dancers were very kind and complimentary. One of the nicest compliments anyone can give to a dance band is to dance beautifully while the music plays. Our dance friends showed once again why we value them so much. Sound Traveler will be heading [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://soundtravelerband.com/2012/01/21/songtravelin%e2%80%99-1-21-12-%e2%80%93-as-easy-as-1-2-3/</link>
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		<title>SongTravelin’: 01.09.12 – Moving Ahead in 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The New Year is a time when people look back in order to look forward with greater clarity. 2011 was quite a year for Sound Traveler. We traveled 9136 miles on business, played (formally or informally) over 100 performances in four states. We recorded our first official CD of original songs and have already sold enough to cover costs. Our original Christmas song “Can You Remember” led off the Christmas in the Mountains CD Volume V. We added xylophone, melodica, additional foot percussion, and video to our performances. In short, we tried to create and/or take advantage of every possible opportunity to perform and develop our music. Yet we look ahead! In the coming year we hope to expand our business into new geographical areas. We already have performances lined up in Brevard, Orlando, St. Pete, and North Carolina. In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://soundtravelerband.com/2012/01/09/songtravelin%e2%80%99-01-09-12-%e2%80%93-moving-ahead-in-2012/</link>
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		<title>SongTravelin&#8217;: 12.08.11 &#8212; Come Visit us on Facebook!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It might sound vain, but I like our Sound Traveler Band website. I sometimes like to pull down the list of venues we’ve played and recall memorable incidents at each of them. I remember the owners and managers who take such pride in their establishments. I remember audiences, even individual audience members, who shared something of themselves when they responded to certain songs and talked with us after a gig. I like to pull down the list of songs we play, thinking about how each of those songs carries such meaning for us and how that list is growing daily as we prepare for new performances. I like the picture of the front of our CD, prominently displayed on the Home page. I enjoy occasionally clicking on the embedded CD player, listening to some of the songs that we have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SongTravelin’: First Track on Christmas in the Mountains Volume V!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What do Doc Watson, the Kingston Trio, The Kruger Brothers, Amantha Mill, Melissa Reaves, The Todd Wright Trio, Joe Shannon, and Jeff Little all have in common? Each of these acts have been involved with the Christmas in the Mountains CD project. And for the past three years we have had original songs included in the collection. This year Sound Traveler’s original song “Can You Remember” is the first track! We are thrilled! TheChristmas in the Mountains CDs are products of the Watauga Hunger and Health Coalition. Each CD is sold for ten dollars, and for that sum a needy family can be fed for a week. To this point many people have reaped benefits and many more will be helped by the sale of this year’s product. We are so honored to be involved with Christmas in the Mountains [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://soundtravelerband.com/2011/11/29/songtravelin%e2%80%99-first-track-on-christmas-in-the-mountains-volume-v/</link>
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		<title>SongTravelin’: 11.16.11 – East Coast to West Coast and Back!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[They call us Sound Traveler, and the events of the past couple of weeks provide ample evidence why. We just returned last night from a trip to St. Pete and Sarasota on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, this following a very busy weekend in DeLand, Rockledge, and Orlando. We’re a little tired, but happy. After all, this is why we chose this business – to have the privilege of performing music and sharing musical experiences with appreciative audiences in diverse locations. We taught several classes at the Sunshine State Acoustic Music Camp in St. Pete, and that was delightful. The camp completed its 22nd year under the direction of local legend, Charley Groth. The camp lived up to its name – the weather was fabulous, the music eclectic and stimulating, and the experience memorable. The instructors’ concert is one valued tradition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SongTravelin’: 10/13/11 – Where God Has a Place in School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For more than thirty years I taught in a public school environment. The closest we ever got to prayer was “a moment of silence.” Oh, I could answer a question relating to religion – from a factual standpoint. For example, I could discuss what peoples practice Islam. I could talk about the causes and results of the Crusades. But I could never lead children in a prayer, at least not during a school day. But it wasn’t always that way. I began my formal education at Saint James Catholic School in Savannah, Georgia. There was a crucifix in every room. There were prayers in the morning, prayers before meals, and church services for special occasions. One of our subjects was religion. We discussed God as our creator. We studied the Ten Commandments as a guiding influence on behavior. We learned [...]]]></description>
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