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Not a Dry Eye Says the Chronicle’s Steven Uhles

By Daddy ⋅ November 22, 2008 ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

This ran in this past Thursdays Augusta Chronicle:

NOT A DRY EYE

Imagine a room full of musicians, accustomed to the stage sneer and artful aloofness, avoiding eye contact, sniffling occasionally and, in more than a couple of cases, openly crying. That was the scene Friday at the 12 Bands of Christmas CD release party.

Knowing that Lights of the Boulevard would be introduced toward the end of the evening, many tried to steel themselves to the emotional onslaught. I wrote about the song, briefly, last week and mentioned that it was written for Augusta musician John “Stoney” Cannon, his wife, Jean, and their daughter, Alexis, who died this year.

I knew it was a powerful tune, well-written and recorded. What I did not foresee was the emotional impact it would have on a room full of musicians who consider the Cannon family part of their own. I stayed relatively composed until Stoney and Jean embraced during the song’s chorus. That’s when I lost it. I was not alone. None of us, I feel certain, feels ashamed.

You can read Steven entire article below which also mentions Alexis’ favorite lokal band Jemani.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/11/20/uhl_484119.shtml

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