Strada-Sphere Radio Show #008.5 "The Gig Show"

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Strada-Sphere Radio #008.5 for June 05,2006. "The Gig Show".




Thoughts on Performing...


Hello folks!This is not a typical Strada-Sphere Radio show.I just wanted to express my thoughts and feelings concerning my recent solo Stick performance debut this past June 1st.


Here are some of the topics I discuss:


Some points that Emmett brought up concerning live performance in an e-mail correspondence.


The gear that I used.


A letter from a listener and participator of Strada-Sphere Radio.


The music in the background is entitled "Yoeme". It is the very 1st piece I recorded on the Stick about a month after I got it back in 2002.Very minimal and extremely experimental!


This past performance had a very positive impact on me,almost "spiritual" without trying to be too corny.It is for this reason that I felt compelled to share this with the Stick community.Your support of this podcast is the sword drawn from the stone,powerful and inspiring.I need to sharpen and care for it as it is now a community shaped show.I am not the only participant!


A very heartfelt "Thank you" to Emmett for his words of encouragement concerning the gig and this podcast.


Juan

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