Simon Barrett

The press release begins…

Award winning Filmmaker / Author John Borowski’s (H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer) fifith feature documentary film, Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia, will be released in North America on November 13th. The film focuses on artist Castiglia’s painful life of abuse, addiction, and recovery while also exploring the reasons why the world renowned artist paints exclusively in human blood.

Vincent Castiglia paints surreal images exclusively in human blood. He began doing so as form of self-healing following a troubled childhood and painful existence. From darkness, however, came light, and Castiglia’s story is one of inspiration and hope, providing proof that art can heal and serve to inspire others.

This week author Joel Moore and I will be joined by Re-enactors John Houck and John Vogt. I plan on strating the program on the Cavalry, there are some questions that I still have from the  last time John Vogt was with us.

The bulk of the program however will be an exploration of the fate of the soldiers captured during the war. I think it is fair to sayneither side looked favorably upon their prisonors and as the war progressed the situation deteriorated to inhumane treatment.

This week author Joel Moore and I will be exploring a number of areas of the Civil War

the Congressional Medal of Honor

            • Andrew’s Raid to destroy Western & Atlantic RR, first to receive

            • boys who received the medal

            • one woman to receive the medal

 

• Transcontinental Railroad

            • bill to build signed by Lincoln

            • preliminary work during war

            • completed 1869

• 13th 14th 15th Amendments from 1865-1869, a period during reconstruction with Northern states in predominant control

            • rights to blacks and former slaves

            • Blacks in Congress

     

• advance in military weapon technology

This  week author Joel Moore and I will be belving some more into the children and the Civil War, some 200,000 participated, children as young as 10 were involved.

The war affected not just those participating but children everywhere.

In the genre of New Age, or as I prefer to call it Neo Classical there are for me two clearly defined categories, I call the first ‘passive’. This is by far the most common form, the music is soft and soothing, it almost encourages the listener to ‘zone out’ and maybe do something else, read a book, write a letter, enjoy looking at some fine art, or whatever.

The second category I call ‘Active’, it engages the listener, it holds your attention, it is impossible to ignore, it must be listened to!

2002 are the Poster Children of ‘Active’, they are a truly unique band consisting of Mom, Dad, and Daughter. Wikipedia says:

Randy Copus plays piano, electric cello, guitar, bass, and keyboards. Pamela Copus plays flutes, harp, keyboards, and a wind instrument called a WX5. Their daughter Sarah sings and plays Celtic harp, violin, baritone ukulele, piano, and Irish whistle.

This week author Joel Moore and I will be exploring the causes of the Civil War, Joining us will be Re-enactment specialist John Houck and Ron Jaggers, a man who has spent considerable time researching the 'WHY' of the Civil War.

As with most parts of history there are different viewpoints and over time they become dulled. Today the most common answers you will get in reply to the question "Why did the Civil War Happen"? Are "slavery" and "States Rights".

I think this is an over simplification. Join us as we dig deeper.

From the quietly ambitious 4-CD box set debut, “Annals of My Glass House” (2011), through the expansive territory of “A Slight Departure” (2015), to the masterful new album, “Signs and Wonders” (2018), Birdsong At Morning has garnered rave reviews and airplay around the world.

 

Led by songer/songwriter Alan Williams, along with compatriots Darleen Wilson (guitar) and Greg Porter (bass), and a host of new and old collaborators, Birdsong At Morning spins elegant tapestries of sound, words, and music.

This week on the program author Joel Moore and I will be joined by John Houck and cavalry expert John Vogt. We will be exploring the role of the horse and horeman in the civil war.

This week on the program Joel Moore and I will be joined by John Houck, we will be discussing the various roles that women played in the Civil War. I am hoping that Dana Shelby an expert on the subject will also be on the program

The problem often with solo piano works is…. Well the word ‘solo’. The piano is a wonderful instrument, I wish I had learned to play it, alas the only keyboard I can play is one attached to a computer. I often feel that great though a solo piano work might be, the addition of another instrument  might elevate the work to new heights

It is like eating a fine roast beef and gravy dinner and introducing a Yorkshire Pudding. The experience is transformative. .

Gary Schmidt with Even For A Moment is the chef that understands the need for the Yorkshire Puddings.

Track one is the starter, If This Is The Time, it is a wonderful track. It draws you in, there are two opposing forces at work. I wish I could talk about it more eloquently, there are two people playing. One is ready and steady, the chord structure is wonderful. Meanwhile someone else is adding a another lighter layer.

Please join us, for what I am sure will be an interesting discussion, and we will be playing some tracks from the yet to be released albu