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Happenings
Here's what's happening at Brier Patch Music!
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| FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION BENEFIT CONCERT |
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Ken was privileged to do a concert in Ashtabula, Ohio for the Free Wheelchair Mission Organization. Don Schoendorfer, the inventor of the $44 wheelchair for third world countries was raised in Ashtabula and came home from California for the event. The local community raised $60,000 for 1350 chairs to be shipped which will bring dignity to people who need them. The web site for more information is www.freewheelchairmission.org.
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| KEN IS RECORDING |
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Through the month, Ken is working on recording his next album. He is working with a good friend, Ken Avent in his studio in Tennessee, then he will be working with a new friend, Fred Bogart in Louisville at--can you believe this?--Brier Patch Audio and will be at Fast Trax with Robert Reister in Jenison Michigan before it is all finished. Look for a fall release date.
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| Jacob's Ladder on Hold-see below |
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Jacob's Ladder, written by Ted and Lee with music by Ken is available to be booked anywhere, anytime. Two versions: one with Ken and the other with a fine actor/singer Jeff Raught. You can find out about booking either by calling Shari at 540-574-4877 or check out the web site: TedandLee.com.
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| CHARLOTTE IS THE APPLE OF KEN'S HEART |
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The new children's album "KID's PLAY" is dedicated to the first grandchild of Ken and Jane Medema. Charlotte, now 3 is "helping" Bub(her name for Ken) write stories and re-enact the ones he already has. When Ken is home, he spends the days with her, which revs his imagination into high gear.
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| Recording in Louisville |
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Ken is working with Fred Bogert this week in his Briar Patch Audio Studio in Louisville, KY. The meeting was an instantanious mutual admiration club between the two musicians. The musicians will be recording for the entire last week of May. Watch for updates. . .
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| GOODBYE, LEE |
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Our very good friend and Jacob's Ladder writing partner, Lee Eshleman died on May 17. He was battling depression for many years and took his life. With sadness and grief, we remember all the wonderful days of creativity and the sensitivity Lee brought to our project to retell the story of the twin brothers Jacob and Esau. We will never forget the joy and depth he brought into our lives. The shock and sorrow will not fade quickly, if ever, and our hearts go out to his wife Reagan, his children and acting partner, Ted Schwartz. We do not have words for the love and camaraderie we felt working with Ted and Lee, or for the loss we feel. Rest, Lee, we shall miss you greatly!
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| NEW MY SPACE PAGE |
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Ashleigh, granddaughter of Beverly, road manager, is setting up a My Space page for Ken so that fans may visit him there. Check it out. Items will be added soon.
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| Singing the Choir Out to their Tour |
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While recording in Louisville this week, Ken went to send off the St. Paul's UMC youth choir for their spring concert tour. They are singing his Bound for Greater Things. He wrote a song about their trip and their mission during a surprise appearance.
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