The Voices of Our City Choir, a group of homeless and formerly homeless San Diego people, will perform two live readings April 14 from their new play about life on the streets
Founded by musicians and homeless advocates, Nina Deering and Steph Johnson, this film chronicles their efforts to bring people off the street to a small church to sing and perform at venues throughout San Diego. While singing inspirational songs such as "Over the Rainbow," "We are Family," their voices soar, and the harsh realities of the street evaporate.
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Being a musician is much more than playing an instrument. Choosing the right instrument and making music can be a life-changing experience. Being a musician is more than a talent, or a hobby; it’s building the skills needed to be the player and make the music you want.
Rob Thorsen is a dedicated and experienced instrumentalist, confident in his musical abilities and vision, who has been performing for more than 40 years. His bass croons with a warmth while weaving creative instrumental textures.
Thorsen is also familiar with other instrumental sounds. He played baritone ukulele at age 6, classical guitar at 8, then flute, saxophone and tuba. He acquired his first electric bass at a garage sale at age 19 in San Francisco and fell in love with the instrument.
UNION COUNTY â In lieu of a traditional parade in Washington, D.C., for the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Joe Biden, people gathered in small groups across the nation to take part in a virtual âparade across America.â In Oregon, members of the American Sidesaddle Association with deep Union County roots participated.
Julie Murphy, formerly of La Grande, was one of eight riders who donned costumes themed in Oregonian blue and gold, shampooed her steed and rode in honor of the nation on Jan. 20. Her mother, daughter and grandson joined the parade as well.
âWith the election and everything, how the country is so divided and so split â some of us are Republican, some of us are Democrat, we ride together, weâre great friends â when we were asked if we wanted to participate, we decided representing Oregon was absolutely awesome,â Murphy said. âIt was a great honor to do that. All of us participated just because we love our country. Weâ�