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Rainy Night in Georgia ~

the bohemian — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:22:20 +0000

As the rain falls gently down in Southern California, I am reminded of Georgia and the days spent there when I was younger. I am reminded of a moment in time, a short span, an epiphany. A moment that holds precious memories and remembrances of dreams for the future. Dreams that will never fade and will always form the nucleus of my soul.

As I remember, I am thankful…

Thankful that I was fortunate enough to spend a large part of my childhood in a beautiful small town in Georgia. Thankful that I had friends to learn and grow with. Thankful for the memories of a simpler and more innocent time.

Listening to Conway is a wonderful reminder.

Those red dirt roads

Take me back in time

They fill my senses with wonder

And engulf my mind.

I dream of a moment

A time in the past

A day full of laughter

That flew by too fast.

I know in an instant

Things will never be the same

Replays of the moments

Memories of the mistakes.

One moment the footprints

Are visibly clear

The next they are but shadows

And have all disappeared.

The Hurts and the Triumphs

Are but one and the same

While the Moments and Memories

Are all that remain.

As you walk with me

Down the roads of our life

Dream and hold me

As it replays in my mind.

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Donovan Frankenreiter ~ KPRI Concert

the bohemian — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:46:10 +0000

The last week of June was welcomed by classic rock station 102.1 KPRI offering another free concert for their private listeners. This latest concert was held aboard the Adventure Hornblower in San Diego.

It was another clear, beautiful night in the San Diego Harbor. The doors opened early and the festivities began early as a capacity crowd was fortunate enough to hear the opening act of GARBO, with lead singer Cathryn Beeks, of KPRI’s the Homegrown Hour and closing act Donovan Frankenreiter.

Donovan last appeared aboard the Hornblower three years agao and was welcomed back on June 28 to a capacity crowd with around 400 people being turned away. Over the past few years, Donovan has appeared at the Belly Up Tavern, the Green Flash concert series at Birch Scripps Aquarium and also aboard the Hornblower in concerts for KPRI fans.

Frankenreiter is a musician and a surfer whose first album was released in 2004 on Jack Johnson’s, Brushfire Records. He began surfing in Southern California and was signed to tour with Billabong through a clothing sponsorship. During this time he met and became friends with Jack Johnson who’s musical style is very similar to his own.

This Hornblower cruise was lively and festive and the crowd was energetic and vigorous.

Thank you KPRI…

Delbert McClinton ~ Somebody to Love

the bohemian — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:09:30 +0000

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John Hiatt

the bohemian — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:24:00 +0000

Sting ~ Fields Of Gold

the bohemian — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:22:30 +0000

Dawes KPRI Concert ~

the bohemian — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:40:56 +0000

The Dawes KPRI concert aboard the Adventure Hornblower in the San Diego Harbor was fabulous. The afternoon was simply beautiful and the music was wonderful. I hope you enjoy this clip I recorded even though the videoing is simply awful and the scenery of San Diego does not do it justice. This harbor trip is one of my favorite things to do in San Diego. Enjoy!!

Dawes ~ KPRI Frequent Listener Concert ~ San Diego Harbor

the bohemian — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:53:07 +0000

The KPRI concert aboard the Adventure Hornblower on Sunday Sept. 19th was even better than expected.

The day turned out to be warm and pleasant and the music was simply beautiful. I had listened to a few of the songs before the concert but was very impressed with the talent that this group possesses. With only a guitar and harmonious voices the three performed magically.

On board the Hornblower I discovered that my camera is able to record as well as take still pictures so I will include a few clips from the Sunday concert in a later posting. The bad recordings aside, it was one performance that I will remember forever and am so glad I was able to experience the beauty and serenity of the San Diego Harbor while listening to such remarkable music and talented performers.

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Tift Merritt Concert ~ Phenomenal

the bohemian — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:01:32 +0000

Tift Merritt ~ September 14, 2010 ~ Adventure Hornblower

The KPRI Frequent Listener Concert aboard the Adventure Hornblower on Tuesday night was phenomenal and proved to be one of the largest crowds I have seen for a weeknight San Diego Harbor cruise.

As I arrived onto Harbor Drive, in route to the concert, I was amazed at my first glimpse of the sailboats in the Harbor. No matter how many times I see this, I always breathe in and think that I am so very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place.

Boarding began around 6:15 and there was already a long line of people waiting to board. The top deck, where Tift Merritt and her band performed, was full to capacity with standing room only and the lower seating areas, with tables and out of the breeze, were filled as well. The music was piped into all levels so everyone was able to hear the music no matter which area they were in. I, of course, was on the upper deck with the cool, might I say cold, harbor breeze blowing across the deck.

The sights were magnificent and the view of San Diego from the water has to be one of the most gorgeous city views imaginable. I especially like the view of the sailboats anchored with the skyline welcoming in the background. As the boat passed under the Coronado Bridge many people took a moment and made a wish or had a moment of silence. At any rate it was very touching and magical.

Aboard the Adventure Hornblower

Tift was very personable and seemed genuinely appreciative of the people who had come out to hear her performance. She mentioned that she had expected a rowdy, fraternity type crowd and was pleasantly surprised that the crowd listened to the words of her songs and were so gracious to her and her band members.

She mentioned that San Diego had a special place in her life since her grandparents were from this area and had fallen in love in San Diego. She had seen the pictures of them here in the 40′s and was glad that she was able to perform here. She performed a song that she had written about them and told us a few stories of her life.

Though she is from North Carolina her accent was not as detectible as one would have thought. Her music and lyrics were very soothing and I enjoyed myself immensely. After the concert, she graciously signed cds, t-shirts and other memorabilia and took the time to make each one she visited with feel that she was grateful to each and every one for coming out to see her perform.

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Dawes ~ KPRI Frequent Listener Concert

the bohemian — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:24:48 +0000

September 19, 2010 ~ Adventure Hornblower ~ San Diego Harbor Cruise

Dawes ~ Love Is All I Am

Tift Merritt ~ Private Listener Concert

the bohemian — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:39:06 +0000

Title: Tift Merritt ~ Private Listener Concert
Location: Adventure Hornblower ~ San Diego Harbor
Link out: Click here
Description: Tift Merritt will appear in a private listener concert aboard the Adventure Hornblower on Sept. 14, 2010.
The private listener concert is sponsered by KPRI an independent radio station in Encinitas, California.
Boarding begins at 6:15pm, Boat leaves promptly at 7pm

Start Time: 7 p.m.
Date: 2010-09-14

This is a clip from her new album: See You On The Moon

I absolutely adore this and can’t wait to see her in person.