I know that every time music is performed live, there’s the potential for something special to unfold.

It didn’t take long to realize that was happening on April 1, 2011 within the walls of Steel City Coffeehouse.

Eric Lee Burkert was celebrating the release of his new album, Ode to Aliyah Rivers.

Give it a listen … you really should!

Friends were gathered. A lot of friends.

Some were with him, sharing their music on stage.

Many more packed the house in anticipation.

They were not disappointed.

These photos can be seen in FULL-SCREEN SWEETNESS! (to the right of the filmstrip)

For a taste of the new album, listen to the slide show.

The song – Overboard Interlude.

Thanks, Eric, for pursuing your passion – and for sharing it with the rest of us!

Bill Mallonee has been writing music for a long time.

Pouring his heart out through his music for a long time. Or leaving it on his sleeve, as he would say.

He’s got quite the story in his musical career. Dating back to his front-running the Vigilantes of Love – back in the day.

These days, it’s sweet and simple. He and Muriah Rose.

March 6, 2010, they graced us with their presence at Puck in Doylestown. Probably 50 or so people there. Intimate. Gripping. Fantastic.

(don’t forget the fullscreen button above on the right…)

(and don’t forget to click ‘play’ below…)

For all of you who haven’t given his music a listen, you can do it here. Please do.

Thanks, Bill and Muriah, for being an inspiration.

For doing what your hearts tell you to do, even when it’s not the easy road.

Dirk Quinn and company.

Steel City and friends.

A night not soon forgotten.

And a great way to kick off this here new blogventure.

Enjoy – and I’d love your feedback on the site!

(go fullscreen  … on the right above, next to the filmstrip … ‘cuz we all know bigger is so much better!)

and for a taste of the tunes, click play…