[musictlk] Question for Performing Vocalists

[H. Field]

Hi Miranda,
No! We didn't travel much for gigs but, when we did, I went with other 
band members who drove. I was the only blind person in any of the 
bands I've ever been in.
I do know of other musicians who do travel to gigs and they use a 
combination of transportation options. It depends on factors such as 
distance and whether other band members are sighted and are driving or 
not. For gigs that are only two or three states away the guys I know 
fly if they can get a cheap ticket, or they often take the Greyhound 
bus. For local gigs they use paratransit or getting friends to drive 
them, or sometimes they'll take a taxi. It depends on lots of factors.

Regards,

Heather Field
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda Borka" <knownoflove at sbcglobal.net>
To: <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [musictlk] Question for Performing Vocalists


Hi,
Have you ever traveled when doing independent gigs, and how did you go 
about dealing with transportation.
I know we use public transportation quite a bit for our performances.
Thanks, and have a great day!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: "Sydney Walker Freedman"<freedmas at stolaf.edu>
Sent: 6/18/07 3:25:44 PM
To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List"<musictlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [musictlk] Question for Performing Vocalists

Do you have any specific questions about travelling?  I don't have any
horror stories or anything or even an anecdote off the top of my head. 
I
could just start rambling on about this or that aspect, but I thought 
I'd
see if you had any specific thing about which you were wondering. 
I've
been everywhere from the state next door to China, mostly with large
groups.

> Hi,
> Could you share your experiences about traveling?
> Thanks, and have a great day!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Sydney Walker Freedman"<freedmas at stolaf.edu>
> Sent: 6/18/07 2:20:02 PM
> To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List"<musictlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Question for Performing Vocalists
>
> I have lots of experience that I could share, but as I said in a 
> previous
> post, my work is not in the same genre (i sing gregorian chant, 
> oratorios,
> choral music, liturgy settings, etc. as opposed to alternative and 
> rock),
> so the environment and context are rather different.  I can give you
> feedback about recording sessions, being on stage in a concert hall,
> singing/chanting/reading in church services, touring, and maybe a 
> few more
> things.  I also have recordings that you can hear.  I am not in your 
> area.
>  However, I have a friend who is and also don't mind keeping in 
> touch wity
> you by e-mail, phone, or whatever would work best.
>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> My name is Rachael.  This is my first time writing on this 
>> listserve.
>>
>> Miranda, your email is a very interesting question.  Unfortunately, 
>> I
>> don't have an answer for you.
>> I am very interested in this area of Christian vocalists.  I have a
>> great
>> desire to be a Christian vocalist in a rock/alternative Christian 
>> band.
>> I
>> have no experience yet.
>>
>> Oh yeah, I am low vision and have had no encounters of anyone who 
>> plays
>> or
>> sings Christian music who is blind or low vision.  I would really 
>> like
>> to
>> hear from others about their experience in performing, traveling 
>> and
>> being
>> on stage.
>>
>> I mean like Miranda' s question, how also do sighted people respond 
>> to
>> you
>> as a blind or low vision musician?  Has anyone experienced any 
>> problems
>> with recording in a studio or in someones home studio?  Is it 
>> difficult
>> to
>> tour and market yourself?
>>
>> Does anyone have a website, myspace page or recordings I could 
>> listen
>> to.
>>
>> Does anyone know of a school or teacher that I can improve my 
>> skills?
>> I'm
>> in the Washington DC area.
>>
>> I have desperately been looking for others who enjoy singing 
>> Christian
>> music and already have experienced and are blind or low vision.
>> Thank you everyone for your time!
>> Have a great day,
>> Rachael
>>
>> On 6/16/07,
>> Miranda Borka
>> < mailto:knownoflove at sbcglobal.net knownoflove at sbcglobal.net
>>> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I'm the lead vocalist in our  contemporarry Christian band, and I'm
>> totally Blind. I'm wondering if there's anyone who could give me
>> suggestions on how I can move around on stage during up-tempo 
>> songs,
>> without looking weird or out of the ordinary?
>> I don't want to look like a stone statue, but I don't want to look
>> strange
>> either.
>> Also, my husband, the only other member of the band is also Blind, 
>> so I
>> don't have anyone sighted to tell me if I'm doing something out of
>> place.
>> Anyone who has any ideas?
>> I greatly appreciate any help!
>> Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
>> In Christ, Miranda
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>
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> Sydney
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