Only looking forward, building on the past, but not living in it

Only looking forward, building on the past, but not living in it

If I spent any more tears
If I tried to pick up lost time
If I went on unfounded fears
If I forgot that I was fine
I just can't
Not anymore
Never again
if not on my own terms
If not a reciprocation of actions
If not for lessons already learned
If not for all the gone by facts then...
but I won't
not any more
Never again since you can't be there for me
since I can't be there for you
since there can't be a we
since there's only room for new
not the past
not any more
never again

~~~~~~

Kerry
http://www.kerrywentworth.com

There's music in all things, if men had ears, The earth is but the music of the spheres. ~Lord Byron

Open mic at Rev has become a beacon of amazing talent in the North Atlanta area. It's a unique mixture of originals and covers, however the performers are great at making the covers their own.

I'm thoroughly impressed with the amount of female performers who have started to call Rev their own. A younger ensemble called Bella's Wings (I think) has graced Rev twice now with their exceptional sound. They will be performing a solo show at Rev on Saturday, January 17th.

I urge everyone to go out and support them. I should be out at Rev next Wednesday, if anyone would like to join me!

~~~~~~

Kerry
http://www.kerrywentworth.com
kerry@kerrywentworth.com

A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It’s my favorite part of the business.

Last month, I had the privilege to open for Nadira Shakoor at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center. My friend and producer of my CD Russ Bledsoe came to accompany me and we had a wonderful performance.

Nadira and her group were amazing musicians that really inspired. Several of them actually live and work in the Atlanta and surrounding communities.

The shelter and interfaith group that hosted the event reached their goal for the holiday season.

I want to thank everyone who made this possible!

~~~~~~

Kerry
http://www.kerrywentworth.com/
kerry@kerrywentworth.com

Open Mic is Back!

So, open mic has officially resumed at Rev Coffee under the new ownership of Nick. I'm no longer officially running open mic. I do help out as needed and love being there when I can, but due to other commitments, I do best as an assistant.

This past week was fantastic fun. We had around 7 different players/groups, all of which played a variety of music in the acoustic rock and country genres. We had mostly originals with just a splash of covers, mainly non-mainstream covers. If some of the performers had not said "so this is a cover...” no one would have realized the performer hadn't written the song themselves.

The next Rev Coffee open mic is Wednesday, January 7th. If you find yourself needing some good music to listen to or want to get some jam time in with the regulars, come on out to Rev that night and I'm sure you'll find exactly what you’ve been looking for... :)

Kerry
http://www.kerrywentworth.com/
kerry@kerrywentworth.com

Concert Details! - December 12

Just a quick note to everyone to remind you about my concert this Friday. I'm really looking forward to it!!! New update! Tickets will now be sold at the door for $15 a piece. You can still get your tickets on line for $10 at the below link!

Kerry Wentworth, accompanied by Russ Bledsoe, will be opening for two time Grammy nominated artist Nadirah Shakoor. Buy your tickets online now! Cost: $15 - VIP Seats$10 - General Admission$7 - Groups of 10 or morehttp://baitulsalaam.eventbrite.com/To benefit:Baitul Salaam - http://www.baitulsalaam.net/(domestic violence shelter)American Islamic Fellowship - http://www.americanislamicfellowship.com(interfaith/philosophy organization)


Time and Place
Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: Clayton County Performing Arts Center - Lloyd Tarpley Theatre
Street: 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway
City/Town: Jonesboro, GA

Proceeds will help give temporary support to women and children who are in need due to some form of abuse and aid in bringing a better understanding of faiths through collaborative work. The concert is hosted by Baitul Salaam Network, Inc. and the American Islamic Fellowship.

Can't make it to the show? You can still buy a ticket and donate it to one of the people who are currently staying at the shelter! Just go to http://baitulsalaam.eventbrite.com/ to purchase a ticket and then e-mail Kerry at kerry@kerrywentworth.com to let her know that you are donating your ticket! If you want to donate anything without transaction fees, you can give money directly to the organizations, both of their websites are posted :)

“You have to do it yourself; no one else will do it for you. You must work out your own salvation.”

I see that in you
that lost look in you eye
You want to move on
but not sure if you can get by
all alone just this once
No one to rely on but you

How freeing that would be
Just to stand on your own
two feet with no crutch, no chair,
no cushion to take
the brunt when you fall
you'll proudly take it all

Stand proudly my love
and take that first step
I won't be there for you
atleast not yet
Prove to yourself
You are your own man

Concert in December!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Concert
feat Nadirah Shakoor and Kerry Wentworth

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Location: Clayton County Performing Arts Center - Lloyd Tarpley Theatre (Map)

Cost: $15 - VIP Seats
$10 - General Admission
$7 - Groups of 10 or more

Limited Seating - Reserve Online

No tickets will be sold at the door!!