The world seems in turmoil these days, and music is one way to connect with joy and rejuvination in troubled times…

Looking back at January…

The 18th Annual Let Freedom Sing Concert on January 20 celebrated the social justice legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on a day when many were justifiably concerned about the future of our country.  I sang tenor in the choir, and I was inspired by the direction of Dr. Herbert Jones & Nikki Porter, soloists Anqwenique Kinsel & Shelia Beasley, and a surprise guest appearance by Howard Alexander!

 Joy Street‘s return to the Breezeway Home, on January 24 was a great success!  We had a full house in a delightful space, and our host Dennis Inserra was gracious and caring as always!

On To February!

Although this newsletter is a little late getting out, I hope you can come out to the Starlite Lounge, 7:00pm Saturday Feb 8 (two days from now!) to see Deborah Brooks, Sarafina, and me in the Starlite Invitational  series. It will be a fun night of music!

Then on February 21 at 7:30pm, Joy Street will play a full concert in the Sunnyhill Live! concert series!  Come on out to Sunnyhill Unitarian Church of the South Hills in Mount Lebanon for an evening of lovely harmonies and great music, with our new cellist David Bennett and reuniting for a few songs with singer Mary Fleck!

As always, check out brianjunkermusic.com for late breaking news and gigs.

See you out in the world!

-BJ