tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18536018431351265532024-03-13T20:43:24.619-07:00Aaron Lee's Ukulele by Bicycle TourPromoting America's Local CommunitiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-62501619046963892512012-09-21T12:43:00.000-07:002012-09-21T12:43:35.744-07:00Diga Diga Doo in Karlsruhe, Germany<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In august, I went on a bicycle tour between the Netherlands and northern Italy. The trip was mostly non-ukulele related, but did include an evening of ukulele tunes with friends in Karlsruhe, Germany:</div>
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It's been a long time, relatively, since the spring tour, but I've finally finished editing the video footage. The spring tour documentary includes 4 segments, which can be viewed here, or on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/aaronleemusic">youtube</a>.<br />
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Part 1 includes an introduction to the tours values and some reflections on the music. Part 2 takes us to Spartanburg, SC for visits with <a href="http://www.active-living.org/">Partners for Active Living</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snidely-Sidewinder-the-Unrepentant-Uke-Boys/112782525413030">Snidely Sidewinder and the Unrepentant Uke Boys</a>. In part 3, some fans name their favorite tunes and we learn about the <a href="http://www.salisburyartists.com/">Looking Glass Artists Collective</a>, <a href="http://www.urbanharvest-gso.com/">Urban Harvest Greensboro</a>, the <a href="http://themonkeybottom.blogspot.com/">M</a><a href="http://themonkeybottom.blogspot.com/">onkey Bottom Collaborative</a> and <a href="http://www.lynchburggrows.org/">Lynchburg Grows</a>. Part 4 features <a href="http://www.riverfriends.org/">Friends of the Rappahannock</a>, <a href="http://phoenixbikes.org/">Phoenix Bikes</a> and the <a href="http://velocipedebikeproject.org/">Velocipede Bike Project</a> as well as the truth about the mustache.<br />
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Last year, Lee launched the "Ukulele by Bicycle Tour" and has been traveling between concerts by bicycle on and off for much of the past year, logging over 4000 miles and performing more than 80 shows, many of which are partnerships with community organizations that share the tour's values of community, local action and sustainability.<br />
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"I've been trying to get somebody to ride with me for a long time," said Lee, when asked if he ever gets lonely on the road.<br />
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Lee and Louisos-Daniels promise a fun mix of cover songs, including many that you would never expect to hear on a ukulele, and originals from Lee's album, "The Ukulele Project," in which each song creatively and intentionally includes the word ukulele. Audiences are guaranteed to leave the show with a smile on their face, a ukulele song in their head, and the knowledge that two ukuleles really are better than one.<br />
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Tuesday August 9 - Portland, ME<br />
Mama's Crow Bar, 189 Congress Street<br />
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Wednesday August 10 - Waterville, ME<br />
Mainely Beers and Brewhouse, 1 Post Office Square<br />
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Thursday August 11 - Norway, ME<br />
Norway Farmers Market, Main St.<br />
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Friday August 12 - Brunswick, ME<br />
Second Friday Artwalk, Bank of America Plaza<br />
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Saturday August 13 - Portland, ME<br />
South Portland Public Library<br />
Children's Music Show<br />
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Check out this video, put together from the Spring 2011 leg of the Ukulele by Bicycle Tour.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where do you get the extra half-hour a day that the Centers for Disease Control recommend for adults to exercise?<span> </span>What if you were active in your everyday life, walking to the store to get a gallon of milk, biking to the park with your kids, or walking to work two days a week?<span> </span></span></div>
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Thanks Ned!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-76897423016796151272011-02-13T20:05:00.000-08:002011-02-13T20:05:23.209-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<div>A valentine's day video for all of the ukulele lovers out there.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GrDzGp6Cpd8?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to Connor, Amanda, Amanda and Otto. Thanks Lauren Abrami for helping with the lyrics.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-10804063196656761332011-02-05T11:42:00.000-08:002011-02-05T11:42:27.757-08:00Lynchburg Grows<a href="http://www.lynchburggrows.org/">Lynchburg Grows</a>, an urban farm who partnered with me to put on an excellent fundraiser in Lynchburg, VA, has completed a conservation easement on their 6.8 acre property. This assures that their farm is forever protected from development and is another great step forward for Lynchburg Grows. The articles below feature a number of great quotes from city officials which demonstrate the support that the City of Lynchburg has for the local food movement and for a great community organization. Executive Director Michael Van Ness also tells me that they have recently been selling food to the local school districts. A big thanks to the folks at Lynchburg Grows for all of the work they are doing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always enjoy riding past a farm that advertises grass fed beef and free range eggs. Food has been a big theme of this trip and it's nice to see the source of what is probably some really good grass fed beef. Mmmm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourcommunityfarmproject.blogspot.com/p/about-us_09.html">Our Community Farm Project</a>, a Multicultural Sustainable Urban farm run by Refugees from Burundi through Refugee Family Services. In late November the farm is still producing hot peppers and other produce, but getting ready for winter. It was great to get to take a look at the farm and then ride over to an amazing show put on by RFS and the Southeast Ukers at Fellini's Pizza.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love public transportation and bicycles and in Atlanta, I was able to use a combination of the bicycle and the metro to be everywhere I needed to be for the weekend. Public transportation and bicycle infrastructure have a ways to go in Atlanta, but they both work. My challenge to Atlantans is to use the bicycle as transport -- by getting out there on your bike, you are promoting bicycle awareness among drivers. Eventually the infrastructure will come.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tropicana Orange Juice makes it's way north from Florida. A great example of food in transit. This trip has taught me to pay more attention to where my food comes from and how it gets from the source to the consumer. </td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-83000058381011825662010-11-17T08:20:00.000-08:002010-11-17T08:20:02.890-08:00Other things South (and North) CarolinaI have had a great time at all of my most recent tour stops, great people, great shows, great community. I mention Spartanburg and Greenville in posts below, but here are some other stories from the last week or so.<br />
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On Saturday, I had two shows scheduled, one from 10-12 AM and one at 2 pm. Naturally they were approximately 21.7 miles apart, which is a doable ride in 2 hours, assuming everything goes right. I wrapped things up a bit early at the KidSenses Childrens Museum in Rutherfordton, NC and started riding towards Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs. I told myself I would not check the time, but just keep riding. I rolled in at 1:20 pm, in plenty of time, and a ride of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Not bad. At Gardner-Webb, I played for Hopefest 2010, which was billed under the title "Bringing People Together for Something Good"-- A perfect fit for my tour. I had a lot of fun playing and I really enjoyed some conversations with students. I also had the opportunity to paint a ukulele on a block of wood, which I left behind.<br />
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Last night I played in a black-lit clothing store in a show sponsored by the <a href="http://people.clemson.edu/%7Estuenva/">Clemson Students for Environmental Action</a>, who have recently changed their "A" from Awareness to Action. Being aware isn't good enough any more, it's time to act. I have been very impressed with the passion and the knowledge that these students have for environmental and sustainable issues. There is a lot going on at Clemson, including, but not limited to, a new wind turbine testing facility and a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-25712921914020775832010-11-17T07:59:00.000-08:002010-11-17T07:59:42.225-08:00The Essence of the UkuleleI was fortunate enough to share the stage with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Snidely-Sidewinder-the-Unrepentant-Uke-Boys/112782525413030">Snidely Sidewinder and the Unrepentant Uke Boys</a>, a band who, as I mentioned to the packed house at the Coffee Bar, has captured the essence of the Ukulele. The group started early this year, featuring members of varied musical experience, from absolute beginner to composition professor, but they all went through the process of learning the ukulele together. The point of this group is not to be the most musically amazing thing you've ever seen, but to be an act, an experience, something bigger than the music.<br />
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The Snidely Sidewinder show has become immensely popular in Spartanburg, SC because it is fun and accessible to everybody. Who doesn't get into a show where you are encouraged to wear a fake mustache?<br />
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Not only is Snidely Sidewinder Spartanburg's finest all-ukulele band, but they are the Hub City's most bike friendly band, as they bike commute to many of their gigs around town. Check them out if you get the chance! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-71555016278868491832010-11-15T12:37:00.000-08:002010-11-17T07:50:48.985-08:00Building PartnershipsWhile playing in Spartanburg, SC, a show hosted by <a href="http://hub-bub.com/">hub-bub.com</a> and <a href="http://www.active-living.org/">Partners for Active Living</a> at the<a href="http://www.littleriverroasting.com/"> Coffee Bar</a>, I noted to the audience that so much great work seemed to be going on in Spartanburg because different groups were working together. After the show, one of the partners for active living and baritone ukulele player, Ned, echoed my thoughts, saying "that's why we've been so successful". Looking back on my tour, this has certainly been a theme. The organizations that have community support and are working with various other community factions, including business, government and other organizations, are the ones that have provided me with the most memorable experiences.<br />
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Today, on a tour of downtown Greenville, SC, Ed, of the <a href="http://www.gofohealthandeducation.org/">Greenville Organic Foods Organization</a>, pointed out the downtown recycling collectors, which are a collaboration between the art community, local businesses and the government. Each collector features the work of a local artist and an advertisement of a local business. The collectors are paid for by the advertisement, local businesses and artists get some exposure and recycling becomes easy and fun. Win win win. I am looking forward to playing in Greenville tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-46632716066930027272010-11-15T12:11:00.000-08:002010-11-15T12:11:00.436-08:00Article in Americus Times Recorder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Great shows and great friends in Elon and Greensboro. Thanks everybody for coming out and singing and thanks to Elon Outdoors and the Green Bean for providing the venues. I had a great time in Boone hanging out with the guys of the <a href="http://bikeboone.blogspot.com/">Boone Bicycle Initiative</a> and, as the temperature dropped below freezing in the mountains, decided to ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville. Still not sure if it was a good idea, with the vistas weighing in on the positive side, and the elevation gain weighing in on the slightly more challenging than I had signed up for side.</div>
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The Dance Music Mix and a day and a half of riding, got me up and over the mountains with elevations rising to 5300 feet on the shoulder of Mt. Mitchell. Needless to say, I was exhausted for my Saturday afternoon show at <a href="http://www.laureysyum.com/">Laurey's Catering</a>, a benefit for Chefs Move to Schools. After a Saturday night of playing the dance floor in a human discotheque for Halloween, I played a song for the <a href="http://www.jubileecommunity.org/">Jubilee Community</a> on Sunday morning, and enjoyed a much needed day off from riding.</div>
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On Monday, I rode to Hendersonville and joined the folks from the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden for a performance as a part of their year end celebration potluck. It was a great honor to be among this community of gardeners, who support and help each other and enthusiastically promote gardening in Hendersonville.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-31755942864727249242010-11-02T13:51:00.000-07:002011-04-05T15:29:31.264-07:00VA to GA shows from Leg 2The following is a list of shows and organizations that happened between Oct 17 and Nov 3, 2010 in Virginia and North Carolina<b>:</b><br />
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<b>October 17, 2010 - Alexandria, VA</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.4mrmarket.org/">Four Mile Run Farmers Market</a><br />
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<b>October 19, 2010 - Harrisonburg, VA</b><br />
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<a href="http://littlegrillcollective.com/">The Little Grill</a> is a collectively owned restaurant that has ties to many community based projects in Harrisonburg. This show will benefit the <a href="http://www.gypsycarnivaltour.org/">Petrol-Free Gypsy Carnival Tour</a>, a Harrisonburg based bicycle music and art tour.<br />
621 N Main St - 8:00 pm<br />
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<b>October 20, 2010 - Charlottesville, VA</b><br />
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<a href="http://randomrow.wordpress.com/">Random Row Books</a> is a used bookstore. The evening will feature a meal at 7 and will benefit the <a href="http://cvilleqcc.com/">Charlottesville Quality Community Council</a><br />
315 W Main Street - 7:00 pm<br />
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<b>October 21, 2010 - Lynchburg, VA</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.lynchburggrows.org/">Lynchburg Grows</a> is an urban
farm that takes a hands-in-the-dirt approach to teaching others how
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Show at Rivermont Pizza, 2496 Rivermont Ave - 8:00 pm<br />
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<b>October 23, 2010 - Roanoke, VA</b>
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<a href="http://sharebike.org/">Sharebike</a>'s <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">core mission is to make sustainable, community-friendly transportation available to all in the Roanoke Area.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>513 S Jefferson Street - 7:00 pm<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>October 25, 2010 - Elon, NC</b></span></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Elon University Campus Coffee Shop. Elon Outdoors is sponsoring this show and will be promoting </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">future trips, events, and general sustainability.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b>October 26, 2010 - Greensboro, NC</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/greensborobean">The Green Bean</a> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">341 S. Elm Street - 8 pm</span><br />
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<b>October 28, 2010 - Boone, NC</b><br />
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The <a href="http://bikeboone.blogspot.com/">Boone Bicycle Initiative</a>
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Show At: Espresso News<br />
267 Howard Street - 7pm<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b>October 30, 2010 - Asheville, NC</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://www.laureysyum.com/">Laurey's Catering</a> afternoon show will benefit Chefs Move to Schools. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">67 Biltmore Ave - 2 pm</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>November 1, 2010 - Hendersonville, NC</b></span></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Bountiful Harvest Community Garden</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>November 3, 2010 - Fort Mill, SC</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>Presented by Partners for Active Living and the Hub Bub.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> With <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snidely-Sidewinder-the-Unrepentant-Uke-Boys/112782525413030">Snidely Sidewinder and the Unrepentant Uke Boys</a>, a Spartanburg Ukulele based band.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Coffee Bar 188-A W Main Street - 7:00 pm</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b>November 13, 2010 - Rutherfordton, NC</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div>
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<b>November 15, 2010 - Greenville, SC</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.gofohealthandeducation.org/">Greenville Organic Foods</a> Autumn Potluck and Concert. This <a href="http://gofoautumnpotluckandconcert.eventbrite.com/">event</a> will include the Greenworks Greenville Monthly Networking Event (6pm) followed by a potluck (6:45) and ukulele concert.</div>
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<b>November 16, 2010 - Clemson, SC</b></div>
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<b>November 18, 2010 - Athens, GA</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.bikeathens.com/">Bike Athens</a> promotes transportation and land-use policies that improve alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian, cycling, and public transit options. The mission of our organization is to make alternative transportation a practical, convenient, and safe option for all citizens of Athens-Clarke County.</div>
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<b>November 19, 2010 - Atlanta, GA</b></div>
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Benefit for the medical clinic associated with the <a href="http://opendoorcommunity.org/">Open Door Community</a></div>
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<b>November 20, 2010 - Atlanta, GA</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.fellinisatlanta.com/fellinis.html">Fellini's Pizza</a> on LaVista - show to benefit <a href="http://www.refugeefamilyservices.org/">Refugee Family Services<b></b></a> which has an <a href="http://ourcommunityfarmproject.blogspot.com/">urban farm</a> run by refugees from Burundi. With special guest Chris DiGirolamo.</div>
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<b>November 21, 2010 - Atlanta, GA</b></div>
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<a href="http://picaflorstudio.com/">Picaflor Art Gallery</a> with <a href="http://www.lille.bandcamp.com/">Lille</a> and <a href="http://www.littlehornmusic.com/">Little Horn</a>. Presented by RockScience Records</div>
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<b>November 23, 2010 - Americus, GA</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.fullercenter.org/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Fuller Center for Housing</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">builds and repairs homes for those in need, has a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.fullercenter.org/news/faith-in-action-success" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">local covenant partner</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">that builds homes in Americus. S</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">how at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.cafecampesino.com/" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">Cafe Campesino</a>, a locally owned fair trade coffee shop</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1853601843135126553.post-41853174784753787052010-10-25T13:16:00.000-07:002010-10-25T13:16:51.255-07:00VirginiaI can't believe it's already been over a week since I left Washington, DC. Lots to talk about so I'll get right to it.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Had a really fun show and some great mexican food at the Little Grill. Nick Melas played a great opening set and it was a lot of fun to hang out with all those connected with the Little Grill and the Petrol-Free Gypsy Carnival Tour, and amazing bicycle musical tour that happens every May and powers their PA system with bicycle generators. I also made a sweet purchase (pictured below) at Roses - the Ocean State Job Lot of the south.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Lynchburg Grows put on a really amazing fundraising event and in addition to splitting the donations, got 10% of the proceeds from Rivermont Pizza in the process. Rivermont Pizza created a special menu using produce from the 6 acre urban farm and it was all amazing. The evening was a true celebration of a great group of people who are doing some fantastic work. I was fortunate enough to stick around on Friday as well and help out on the farm, which was the best possible way to spend a day off from riding. Lynchburg Grows is a really cool operation, and I recommend stopping by if you are anywhere near Lynchburg. A special thanks to all those who made me feel at home on my visit!</span></span><br />
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A photo journal of the first leg of the tour in which I rode 900 miles and played 17 concerts between Portland, ME and Washington, DC. August 16 - September 10, 2010.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">9/10 at Velocity Bicycle Cooperative</td></tr>
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