As promised, pictures of the 40's cabaret show.The second night went even better than Friday. We got a standing ovation with some people on the chairs. Liquor might have been a factor.
This weekend was soooo full of music.
Today we attended and played at a benefit concert to send a few orphanage kids to North Carolina for music training. A trip so far beyond possibility in their lives that it is actually inconceivable for them. You don't often get to contribute a gift of this magnitude. These kids have never been more than 20 miles from home. It was a privilege to be there and donate our performance.
I accompanied a lady for 2 songs. It is good to be considered for my talents alone rather than hanging onto the shirt tales of Yella. Not that I don't appreciate all the doors Yella has opened for me. I do! But still, it is good to stand on my own merit. Alright!
We performed 6 songs with another couple. Knocked it out of the park. The crowd was great.
We played outside, in the moon light, with a light breeze, temperature around 70 degrees, maybe 100 people attending. A perfect, breathtaking night. Many of the performers were formidable and enjoyable.
We raise over $2000 for the kids which was enough to finish financing their trip.
We returned home exhausted but full.
Three nights of music! It was great!
Now on to the beach for 2 days. Las Lajas Beach Resort here we come...
3 comments:
Purely Awesome. just right, as there is Jealousy Here!! (always a good sign). am very proud of You and your contributions to Panama and the kids.
Darshan
Looks great and sounds like fun. Wish I could have been there. As always you make many friends so easily and get right into the center of whatever is happening! Glad you are enjoying Boquete life so much, even with the struggles.
Thank you Darshan and Bill. We met some new people through the rehearsal process. We invited about 10 couples involved in the music scene in one way or another to come with us to the beach. We ended up with 12 people, playing music each afternoon and evening, great food, invigorating conversation and swimming in the ocean. It was fun! Even though it rained both days, it was cool and a real hoot to swim in the ocean in the rain. Ahhhhh......
Wish you were here!
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