South Carolina Tragedy

I know it is a hate crime and racism was involved. More than a color these people were people!
Four clergy members. Most churches I have been involved with try to help the community, feed the hungry, house the homeless, and stop the violence. This is so sad. The other victims were doing good, being in a sanctuary a place of safety and peace. This isn't about color or religion but unfortunately it is. It is another reflection of the sad time it is to be in the human race!

Darrell Scott Plays Sunday in Charleston

I'm almost tempted to drive the six hours or so to go to Charleston, West Virginia for the Mountain Stage Show.It features the very talented Darrell Scott who I blogged about in December.  The Dirty Dozen Brass Band who I have seen in New Orleans and at the Western Maryland Blues Festival. A great high energy brass band that is a lot of fun to see. Also on the bill Solas, Rosi Golan, and Jimmy LaFave. A very tempted show...

My friend Bill Lynch writes for the Charleston Gazette. He had the chance to talk to Darrell Scott as part of Mountain Stage Preview artist. Playing it forward a bit here is a link to Bill's article. In case you missed my review of Darrell Scott's concert here is a link to that as well.

Here is Darrell Scott on piano, photo by me..

Darrell Scott in action from the show I saw at the Opera House from YouTube..

If you are near Charleston Sunday see this show! If not keep a look out for his Spring Tour.

West Virginia May Be The Place...

West Virginia may be the place to go to find lower unemployment. It is nice when positive things are reported about the state I live in. According to Rachel Zupek , on her article on MSN entitled 25 Best Markets To Find A Job, two West Virginia cities make the list. At number Six is Morgantown, The home of the Mountaineers is also home to a 2.7% unemployment rate, an improvement over last years 3.4%. Morgantown enjoyed a job growth of 2.7%. Down at #17 was "Charlestown", West Virginia. I'm going to assume she was writing about Charleston, but then she could have ment Charles Town. Any way this city comes in with 3.4% unemployment rate an improvement from last years 4.1%. This place had a half percent of job growth. Maybe there is some of the Governors "Open for Business" going on in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.