Hal, this episode was amazing! It was different! You were there, the real you, not the consumate performer! Thank you for letting the world know you! Everyone needs to enjoy you being in the front row of life!
Well done you having the courage to be honest about what was going on in your head during the first half of the concert. I’ve had similar experiences of being too preoccupied with my own thoughts to appreciate what was right in front of me.
For about 15 years I hosted house concerts here in Cleveland Heights on our humble living room stage. It was a joyful and almost transcendent experience! There is something magical about bringing live music into our homes. Since many artists spent the night, we had some lively and fascinating conversations. The folks that came to hear the music were lovely and so appreciative. Matt W. did a show for us and of course had our entire audience singing! Then Covid came and I have now passed the torch to a friend. I am both humbled and in awe over all the connections I made! So thank you For reminding me of those wonderful times.
I always like to sit in the front row. I don't like having anybody between me and the music. I just saw Judy Collins at The Kent Stage sitting in the front row. Yippee yo yo YO!
Hal, thank you for this post. It got me thinking about where I would be if I took the front row in my own life, what my everyday experiences would be like. Instead I use work, fitness, scrolling and constant busyness to be in the "back row". It feels like too much to feel it all right now, and this is how I cope.
Your words are powerful and I hope to slowly learn to not take the back seat moving forward. Life indeed is short!
Hal, this episode was amazing! It was different! You were there, the real you, not the consumate performer! Thank you for letting the world know you! Everyone needs to enjoy you being in the front row of life!
Well done you having the courage to be honest about what was going on in your head during the first half of the concert. I’ve had similar experiences of being too preoccupied with my own thoughts to appreciate what was right in front of me.
For about 15 years I hosted house concerts here in Cleveland Heights on our humble living room stage. It was a joyful and almost transcendent experience! There is something magical about bringing live music into our homes. Since many artists spent the night, we had some lively and fascinating conversations. The folks that came to hear the music were lovely and so appreciative. Matt W. did a show for us and of course had our entire audience singing! Then Covid came and I have now passed the torch to a friend. I am both humbled and in awe over all the connections I made! So thank you For reminding me of those wonderful times.
Wow. I wish I could have performed in your home. :) thanks for sharing, Sue. ❤️
That would have been so awesome!
I always like to sit in the front row. I don't like having anybody between me and the music. I just saw Judy Collins at The Kent Stage sitting in the front row. Yippee yo yo YO!
Go easy. Many people love not just your music, but your smirky, sweet smile. Thank you.
Hal, thank you for this post. It got me thinking about where I would be if I took the front row in my own life, what my everyday experiences would be like. Instead I use work, fitness, scrolling and constant busyness to be in the "back row". It feels like too much to feel it all right now, and this is how I cope.
Your words are powerful and I hope to slowly learn to not take the back seat moving forward. Life indeed is short!
Wishing you well.
Diana in Toronto.