2012 – Lynn Harrell

No Miles For You!

January 4, 2019November 12, 2012 by Drew McManus

Rejection is a powerful feeling and one we have all experienced in one form or another but I have to say that I was dumbfounded when I received a Dear John letter from Delta Airlines at the beginning of 2012. Like most rejection letters, it started off with such a polite tone I thought it …

Songs My Father Taught Me Wins World's Best Radio Program™ Bronze Award

January 4, 2019June 28, 2012 by Drew McManus

It’s always extra special to receive great news while on tour so I was pleased and humbled to hear that Songs My Father Taught Me won a Bronze award in the Culture and the Arts Documentary Programs by the esteemed New York Festival® World’s Best Radio Programs™ competition. It was a pleasant surprise in that the program was a real labor of love so the thought of awards were never really on my mind.

A New Video Portfolio!

January 4, 2019February 28, 2012 by Drew McManus

I’m pleased to announce that the site recently underwent an upgrade and they tell me one of the new features is a brand new video portfolio. This means instead of scrolling through all of the videos on one looooong page, you can now browse through the entire lot or narrow down your search by type …

An Open Letter To The Los Angeles Unified School District

January 4, 2019February 8, 2012 by Drew McManus

I recently composed and sent the following letter to the Los Angeles Unified School District in response to the proposal that all art and music be eliminated from elementary education. Of course, if you’re here to begin with, you likely know why this is preposterous, regardless of budget demands. But I still felt I should publish my letter here as well and if you live in the LA area, please take a moment to contact your respective board member and encourage them to do the right thing.