Our host, Jim Parker wrote "Chicken Truck" and "I've Got a Feelin" recorded by John Anderson. He's getting pretty famous.... I hope we don't lose him at the Coffee Tree Songwriters Open Mic. Jim encourages all us aspiring songwriters, whether young or old!
Jim Hurst is an awesome guitarist-vocalist and multi-instrumentalist playing bluegrass, country, rock and blues and has joined Claire Lynch and her band.
Claire is a bluegrass musician, singer and songwriter, and has been a creative influence in bluegrass music since her early days with Front Porch. She wrote"Hills of Alabam" recorded by Kathy Mattea and "Some Morning Soon" recorded by Patty Loveless.... and many, many others. Claire used to live "up the road from us" in Hazel Green. She stopped traveling, while raising her ballerina daughter. For a while Claire worked at the ballet shop where I got my ballet gear. She used to fit my ballet and toe shoes for me! How neat is that! Now, she is back on the road doing what she loves, making you cry, making you laugh, telling you about Jesus with her music.
Bill Diluigi opened the Showcase. Bill Dee, as he likes to be called, focuses on Christian Music and has had several songs recorded internationally. He spends a lot of time in Australia. I got his book of songwriting tips. He has been very helpful to me.
Janet McLaughlin wrote"Walk on Water," recorded by Loretta Lynn. Her "My All American Boy," the agility song, was featured during the 2008 USDAA Cynosport World Games.
"My All American Boy" by Janet McLaughlin
And, of course, "Chicken Truck" performed by Jim Parker, with a little audience participation. I know you'll enjoy this show!
School will be out soon! See you later :-)
