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photo of Gordon Bok smiling and seated with his guitar on his lap Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul I have loved Gordon Bok'sI have loved Gordon Bok's music for years, and it's a delight to hear him talk of his family and life's experience, his caring for the environment, and his beliefs. Good to hear him laugh, too, after the seriousness of his songs. Thank you very much for putting this program on the internet! Ulla Skold, Va… (not verified)
photo of Gordon Bok smiling and seated with his guitar on his lap Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul Listening to this interviewListening to this interview was a wonderful treat, Gordon. As well as hearing your own story, I was touched by your mother's story of building the children's chapel. A quick search on the web lead me to the Vesper Hill Children's Chapel and some lovely photographs – it looks very peaceful. In reading her dedication, it is obvious where your gift of words came from. Thank you for sharing your gift of music and for always setting the good example. I hope to one of these days be able to purchase one of your woodcarvings. Sally Verrinder (not verified)
photo of Gordon Bok smiling and seated with his guitar on his lap Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul And songs by Valentine andAnd songs by Valentine and Mary, lovely. Nice to hear a bit of your history. Barbara Millikan (not verified)
photo of Gordon Bok smiling and seated with his guitar on his lap Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul Have a listen to this manHave a listen to this man sing and share his stories--it will be time well spent. I had the privelege of doing 3 joint concerts with Gordon and one of the things he rearely did was talk about himself, so it was great to hear some of his fascinating background. During my days as a folk musician I met a lot of people, but none finer than Gordon Bok. A gentleman to both people and the earth. Bill Gallaher (not verified)
photo of Gordon Bok smiling and seated with his guitar on his lap Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul Hello Mark-- I had theHello Mark-- I had the privelege of doing three joint concerts with Gordon and the one thing he rarely did during our time together was talk about himself. So it was wonderful to hear a bit about his past and the things that have contibuted to making him the man he is today. I have met a lot of people in my travels as a folk musician, but none finer than Gordon Bok. Bill Gallaher (not verified)
photo of Cheryl Wheeler Pointing at the Sun PS I meant to say that IPS I meant to say that I loved hearing this program. It was really inspiring. I think I will go try to write a song now. Blue O'Connell (not verified)
photo of Cheryl Wheeler Pointing at the Sun I became acquainted withI became acquainted with Cheryl's music over 20 years ago when I was a folk DJ. The first song I heard of hers was "Summerfly" which really blew me away! I have always loved her wide emotional range as she can be so funny on one song and the next song have you in tears. There is a lot of wisdom in her words and voice. As a singer/songwriter myself, I had the opportunity to open for her at a concert here in town. (Charlottesville, VA at Starr Hill Music Hall) We shared a very small backstage room and I felt very self conscious about talking to her about her music. Instead, I remember we talked about the importance of exercise and baseball. At the time I was playing snare drum in a pipes & drum band and I invited two of the guys on bagpipes to join me. I remember being embarrassed when they knocked on the backstage door looking for me. I didn't know how Cheryl would react to them dressed in their kilts and wanting me to practice with them. I mean, how are two bagpipe players going to practice in that small room? I said that I would meet them later and closed the door and Cheryl said, "poor guys!' (meaning no place to practice) I thought it was nice of her to care and later she came out to watch my set. She said she really enjoyed it. It sure was a nice to remember. Blue O'Connell (not verified)
Sue Orfield Inner Pippi - Sue Orfield's Song of the Soul thanks mark! i had a greatthanks mark! i had a great time talking with you, and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your series! sue orfield (not verified)
Dulcimer 1845 - Joshua Brown's Song of the Soul Dear Mark and Joshua, IDear Mark and Joshua, I commented already. This was a wonderful program. Jeremy Mott (not verified)
Friendly FolkDancers Cuba Dancing Peace in Cuba & Around the World Good job, Mark! Sorry it'sGood job, Mark! Sorry it's taken me so long to get around to listening to it. xxoo, Rosita Coffey Rosita Coffey (not verified)