Diane and I just got back from a great State Radio concert at Higher Ground. I just love seeing these guys.. so much music from three guys. Even better, their songs really have purpose. They sing about peace,justice, and love .. all things I’m in favor of.

 One thing that really adds to State Radio shows is that they always have a cause attached to them. This time, Chad was promoting the group ‘Calling all Crows’ The group he and Sybil formed to promote public service and fight injustice and violence against women. Calling all Crows has teamed up with the Anti hunger movement Oxfam to build steel stoves for the displaced women in Sudan. These stoves allow women to cook for their families and remain safe in their camps rather than having to leave their families to forage for fuel which exposes them to violence at the hands of roving soldiers. A donation of $20 buys one of these stoves for a  family.. Check out this vid to learn more

Check it out and consider helping out this cause..

It was a great show.. the band came out and did 2 songs for an encore.. The first was Keepsake, The song that Jane and Avery sang at Sam’s memorial. They dedicated it to Sam… someone had told them we were in the house.
THey’ve dedicated this song to Sam every time they’ve played here since he died. It’s such a wonderful honor.. We remember being in that same room wiht Sam listening to these guysjust a month before he died.. now it’s been .. 3 times ? maybe more ? Each time we’re a little stronger.. This time I listened to the band play Keepsake and was able to smile.. I’m greatful and amazed…

Well.. It’s almost 2.. gotta sleep. Thanks to Chad and freinds for their healing energy..
GNite all.. Gnite Sam.. your spirit is strong we love you

-me

Here’s the song Keepsake by Chad Stokes.

One gonna heal my body another gonna heal my pain
One gonna settle me down then bring me back up again