Just when you think you have a handle on where you are headed, it changes. Sometimes that's good, sometimes not so much. Last week there was a good twist for me, and I hope for the local music community in the Fleetwood-Kutztown-Topton area of Berks County, PA.
A local newspaper, the Kutztown Patriot, accepted my submission for publcation. I asked if my blog post ("The Day the Music Died") would be worthy of printing. They often look for local news so I am not completely surprised that they accepted it. What shocked me was the offer to write a regular column which will appear every two weeks. The wheels have been turning since that offer and I hope it is a positive impact on local music and musicians.
My intention is to generate more interest and awareness in many areas including school music programs, local entertainers and venues, music in churches, and other community groups and events. This will be less of a reporting of information, but more of a local musician's opinion and perspective on the state of the art of music while being an advocate for local involvement and support. I will try to give resources for people to find more information.
Now, onto a new chapter. Though the first writing was a repeat of my blog, future columns will not be. So be sure to check back here as well as find a copy of the Patriot. Any ideas you may have are welcome. Just email me at jim@jimmeck.com.
I thank all of you for your ever-increasing support.
Jim Meck
Local events this week include: Brandywine Heights Jazz Festival - Friday, March 6th and Kutztown Indoor Home Show - Saturday, March 7th.
Jim will be appearing March 5th at HOPS Fogelsville Hotel at 9PM and at the Market Cafe on March 7th at 11AM. See www.jimmeck.com for details.
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