Friday night was the 1st Annual Sand Volleyball tournament to benefit Jesus House, and it was a lot of fun. There were some seriously competitive volleyball being played, but most of all, the teams enjoyed themselves. It was a free event to come and watch, and I'm sure next year, there will be at least double the amount of people participating, but it worked out well for a first outing.
For the band, it was truly an honor to get to play some music and meet some of the coolest people on earth and to learn more about the issue of homelessness. For example, for each and every homeless person/family (excluding the chronically transient), there is a church, mosque, or synagogue. In other words, if each church brought in a homeless person/family and provided them with transportation, work, and shelter, homelessness as we know it we cease to exist.
It would be something our children would read about in textbooks.
It's tough to maintain neutrality as a band where deeply political or religious endeavors are concerned. Our guitar player used to the be afternoon drive guy on Supertalk 930, WKY, so he is steeped in political hooplah. There just so many people in our community who are struggling - not just musicians either. When there is a chance to come together as a community to help the least among us, THAT is when the mettle of a band is tested,
It was a true honor to be a part of the event and we look forward to next year!
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