Before the pandemic shut everything down, including in-person live performances, I attended almost twenty concerts, showcases and festivals within a six month timespan. Those shows kept me moving and (somewhat) sane. The reason? I was coping with the loss of my father and paternal grandmother. Continue reading.
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Read MoreI decided to share my opinion on Chrisette Michele's performance at Trump's Presidential inauguration festivities.
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