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See you in Rocky Mount

Posted: May 16, 2008

What are you doing tomorrow evening? I’d love to see you in Rocky Mount.

Absolutely sensational! That’s how WRAL Meteorologist Mike Maze describes the Saturday forecast. That’s music to the ears of Al Sturgis. Al conducts the Tar River Philharmonic Orchestra. The forecast is also music to my ears because Lorica and I will be performing with Al and his wonderful orchestra tomorrow night at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount.

The orchestra is comprised of musicians from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greenville, Rocky Mount and surrounding areas. It is an outstanding ensemble and I’m honored to be on the same stage with this group. The TRPO will perform four of my compositions in addition to a lively pops and patriotic repertoire. It really should be a fun evening!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the lawn in front of the Dunn Center at N.C. Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount. The Junior Strings will supply pre-concert music beginning at 5:30P.M. The orchestra performance starts at 7:30.

See you in Rocky Mount!

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It was an honor to meet you Saturday night in Rocky Mount, We enjoyed listening to you and your band. It was a wonderful night sitting outside listing to the Tar River Childrens Chorus and then the orchestra and to top it off listening to you and your band. Thanks for a wonderful evening.
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May 19, 2008 12:21 p.m.
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It was a pleasure finally being able to shake your hand and talk with you Saturday night at the Dunn Center. I remember the first time I heard your voice back in the early 80s booming over the North carolina News network and after sitting behind the news desk at the big 5. I had no idea how talented you are. Thanks so much for coming to Rocky Mount and sharing your talent with us. It was a wonderful evening.
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May 19, 2008 7:47 a.m.
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I hope you guys have fun too!!!
carolinamissy
May 16, 2008 4:10 p.m.
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Yes he is. This will be my fourth time seeing him in concert. I can't wait!!
carolinamissy
May 16, 2008 4:09 p.m.
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That's great, patdoughtie! Please say "hello" tomorrow. I'll be listening for your daughter.

carolinamissy - have fun with Tim. He's terrific!
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May 16, 2008 4:00 p.m.
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The Tar River Children's Chorus will also be performing and my daughter is a member of that Chorus so we look forward to seeing you tomorrow night in Rocky Mount.
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May 16, 2008 3:13 p.m.
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Sounds like fun but I am going to see Tim McGraw in Raleigh tomorrow night.
carolinamissy
May 16, 2008 2:26 p.m.
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jdlewis - we will have to get together soon. Have a great weekend! You're a good writer!
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May 16, 2008 11:08 a.m.
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Finally a chance to meet you, but I won't be in town tomorrow! Curses!
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May 16, 2008 10:47 a.m.
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