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From: Jonny Lipford

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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:27 AM

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Hello to Everyone!

 

  It seems like just yesterday we were preparing for a new year and getting things in line for upcoming things. Well, spring has sprung and now we're all busier than ever it seems, at least I am.
 
 I just wanted to give you guys a little update on what's been going on in my life as of late and what I have coming up. I started performing every Friday night at a fine dining restaurant locally (The Grotto). I also started a new job at the local "everything-in-one" store. I'm still booking gigs and have already started working on the next calendar year. All in the mean time planting watermelons, keeping a garden up, and tending to our goats. I can't complain though. I'm happy and healthy and that's what matters most.

 

We all know that Echoes is coming up next month. (Can I get a hoo-hah!?) I'm extremely anxious! I'm excited that Mary Youngblood will be back with us this year as I'm sure most of you are as well. We're going to get some stage time together and relive that very first encounter, a beautiful duet, on stage back some three Echoes ago. Musical Echoes is like a birthday, a new beginning, for me. I mark my flute journey with this event because it was my very first flute event, the first time I played in public, and was where I met so many of you awesome people. My journey travels long and far but my heart will forever be attached to Musical Echoes and most importantly, the people who support me ... so, thank you everyone. You've been a blessing and I'm looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this year!!

 

I will be one of the headliners at the Sunwatch Gathering, Oklahoma Flute Festival, and the Silverhawk Gathering. I will also be performing at the INAFA Convention, Musical Echoes, and a bunch of various festivals here in the tri-states (FL, GA, and AL) area. Check out the calendar to see when/if I'm coming to your area. http://jonnylipford.com/calendar.aspx You can also keep an eye on things on my myspace: www.myspace.com/sparkyunplugged2
 By the way, if you know of any music festivals that might be in need of a fluter, give me a holler!

 

 The Signature Flutes are going well, and fast! The single digits have been long gone but not to worry, there's still a few more flutes left but I wouldn't slack off for too much longer! This summer I'll be going to Zion Canyon Flute Fest with Randy and Shelly Stenzel, what an awesome couple of spirits! I'm going to stay with them for a little while after we get back to dig my hands into the flute making again. I really enjoyed my "playing with the making". (there will be an article on in INAFA's next VOW issue). We will also be traveling to the INAFA Convention together. Then it's back home for me and off to college!!  

 

 Some of you have inquired about the next CD. Well, expect a greater mixture of elements and genre blending sounds. I think you guys will really enjoy this next CD. Here's the plan; I'm hoping to have it out and release it at the OK Flute Festival this October!! <Glup!> I better get a move on soon!

 

 So, that's a little update on how things are going in my life. Now,  let's talk about what some of you have going on. Who's going to Echoes or any of these events I've listed? I can't wait!! There's gonna be some serious jammin' going on! Oh hey, anyone get any new flutes they wish to tell us about?

 Till next time - Happy Flutin! -Jonny L.
 

www.jonnylipford.com

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