Dancing with the Gatekeepers

The Philadelphia Folk Festival folks turned me down for this year.  They also told me that they like what I do, and that I am worthy of being included in their line-up, but they just don't have a place for me this time around. 

At the same time, someone else offered me a different exciting opportunity.  I will be a guest on an Internet TV show about singer/songwriters!  My episode will air in September, and I will give you the date as soon as I have it.

I have been dancing with the gatekeepers a lot lately. Last night, I attended a networking event with a variety of other musicians and local music industry people. It was fun, I learned new things, and I believe that some good seeds were planted. 
 
I am learning to be resilient in the midst of both rejection and validation. This business is filled with folks who have varying musical tastes, needs and priorities, and I am learning that either way, it is usually not personal. 
 
The most important part of all of this is the songs.  My intention is to continue to become a better songwriter, to sing the truth, and to touch you with it. I have been busy mining for new songs.  I will be doing a lot of that this summer. 
 
What are you mining for?
 
(Thank you to the seventy people who came to the Tin Angel to support me and cheer me on during my festival showcase set.  Being turned down does not diminish the magic of that night!  You are so appreciated.)
 

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