Hello friends –

I can’t begin to tell you how great it was to spend a bit of time in Arizona. It’s always great to see old friends, and I continue to be in awe of the Grand Canyon. It’s hard to pull myself up out of the bottom, but worth it every time. This was Mariah’s sixth hike to the river!

On a personal note, I arrived home just as my mother was being rushed to the hospital. She had a stroke on Saturday that seems to have severely compromised her speech and the use of her right hand. Needless to say, we are all very concerned for her and would appreciate it if you could keep her in your prayers.

Later this month, I’ll be teaching at Colorado College. While I’m there, I’ll be performing in quite a few venues. I’m going to be doing a benefit concert for my pal Chris Matthews, who passed unexpectedly last fall. It’s bound to an inspiring event. I’m also excited about returning to Swallow Hill in Denver, where I’ll be opening the show for one of my all time favorite songwriters, Jesse Winchester. Before I head back east again, I’ll share an evening with two friends who are wonderful Colorado songwriters, Carla Sciaky and Joe Uveges. This promises to be a rare evening!

This summer, I’ll be teaching songwriting again at St Francis University in Loretto, PA. Come and join me…You can find more information at:
http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/song07paulpurple.html

In August I'll be serving as the Artist-in-Residence at Grand Canyon National Park on the North Rim . If you have any ideas about house concerts or performing opportunities in Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico, or Colorado be sure to let me know. Let the venue know too…it helps if they see me coming!

Many of you know that my father and grandfather were Holocaust survivors and that I have songs that address this dark period in history. If you work in a school or have a connection to one that might be interested in my presentation, I’d be happy to forward the promotional material as well as recommendations.

While you are in blog land, take a look at my pal Jenn Mattern’s “breed ‘em and weep” website:
http://www.breedemandweep.com/
For everyone who is and everyone who has a mom. She’s a fabulous writer!

You can order any of my recordings from http://cdbaby.com/cd/blewis4 or call them at 1-800-BUY-MY-CD. I’ve pasted links for itunes below!
If you are local, you can also purchase copies at Wild Oats Coop in Williamstown, MA, The Bookstore in Lenox, Berkshire Fine Handcrafts at 431 North Street in Pittsfield, MA and at Neighborgoods in Sheffield MA.

My digital bio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ZWuj7JcnM
It would be awesome if you took a minute to rate it!

My Grand Canyon montage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oW0zAbGX44
I’ll be headed there soon!

Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/bernicelewis

Hope our trails cross again soon!

Bernice
 

blewis@williams.edu
For Booking and Information:
413-458-0944