Got Norm?

This is Kris at the keyboard. The week has had a lot of developments in our part of the woods. The songs I've been working on are coming out great. One of them that I'm very excited about is Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers. I'm now sort of jealous of Nick; I asked him to sing it and I would play it on the guitar. I've had so much fun with it that it's fun to play and sing. Yet, having given it more thought, I am happy to just play the guitar and allow Nick to reveal his soul through the mic.

One thing we have decided recently is that we can alternate breaks, that way one of us can recharge while the other keeps the crowd entertained. Obviously, this means some solo work will need to be worked on. Although I have some old solos ready to go, I'd like to learn some new ones. I'll open up my collection to Nick so he can decide if he wants to do any of them.

On the business side of this adventure, The Normies are starting to get the word out. Yesterday, I participated in the meeting of the NC Synod's Global Mission and World Hunger Committee. It was a pleasant meeting and I was given the opportunity to speak about the endeavors Nick and I are setting out upon. The committee seemed very receptive of our plans and quite supportive of them. This coming week I'll be out of town a few days for the NC Synod Convocation. This convo is open to any NC Lutheran congregation's staff members. Not all of the congregations are represented, but a vast majority are. I hope to pass out more information there as well.

Soon I'll have prepared and uploaded to this page a document that will provide the instructions for individuals/congregations/communities on how they can get their donation supplemented by Thrivent Financial. It will also include a step by step guide for planning a performance with us.

Nick is working with his connections on the Lenoir-Rhyne campus to see if the Campus Activities Board can host us as performers. Instead of paying us like they would a normal act, we would ask that the same amount of money would be donated for the World Hunger Appeal. This is news to Nick, but today I discussed the same possibilities with my connections at Belmont Abbey College. BAC hosts a Hunger Week every year in November, and it may work out that we perform during the campus party. This is all still in discussion, but it is an exciting prospect and will likely be a great kick off for our touring.

~ Make a joyful noise to the Lord.