Giving Back...Music has this amazing ability to heal, and I have been witness to its power at concerts for many different kinds of causes and organizations. Some of my songs have also found their way to CD compilations that raise funds and create awareness.
'Bandana Man' from 'Summer's Voice' is included in a new compilation CD called Until You Come Home, produced by George Mann. I join some great songwriters like John Gorka, Tom Paxton, Holly Near and others who have donated tracks to benefit
veterans who have served. See www.untilyoucomehome.com for more info.
'Be the Change' has made the rounds to school classrooms around the world. It is also featured on the Martin Luther King Tribute tribute compilation Dream on! (www.thedreamcontinued.org). Most recently, funds have been used for Haiti relief.
'Summer's Voice', the title cut from 'Summer's Voice', is included on DiamondCuts volume X. This collection of baseball songs is sold to raise funds and awareness for Hungry for Music which donates music instruments to underprivileged children. You can also donate
instruments there! See http://hungryformusic.com for more information.
Some organizaitons I have been fortunate to give back to in other ways. I invite you to check them out:
The Hudson Valley Food Bank - Just following Harry Chapin's example help the hungry here at home. Hospice of the South Shore - Dying with dignity Camp Dreamcatcher - Helping kids with AIDS Doctors Without Borders - is an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Hi-Tops - Promoting adolescent health and well-being in Mercer County, NJ Music for Humanity - "Using the international language of music and it's emotional and spiritual power to bring together musicians, music enthusiasts and music professionals to positively impact the world"