Open Ears Concerts

If I were to write a book titled "Poets and Prophets I've Known" there would certainly be a chapter titled "Danny Schmidt." I've been aware of this new release of his for several days now, but I've resisted listening because I knew that this song was likely to use well-conceived and deeply considered metaphors and imagery to drill a hole from my head to my heart and open up feelings I've been resisting. And I was right.

For the last few weeks, my feeling space has focused on grief and loss. The passing of a dear Aunt resurrected all the ghosts of my past and foreshadowed all those I’ll mourn in the future. Then, last week, the daily readings from the Center for Action and Contemplation took a deep look at anger and how it is actually born from Love and how with awareness can be responded to with Love and used as a tool to increase the Love in the world. But sadly, we live in a world where the default response to anger is not Love but hatred and violence. To me, this song addresses that with grace and wisdom – enabling compassion without condoning misguided actions. Thank you, Danny, for continuing to make great art.

No One Sings For The Four Of Clubs, by Danny Schmidt track by Danny Schmidt

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Hi all.
This is the last email you'll receive from the Open Ears Concerts list on ReverbNation. You should have a received a message in August from [email protected]. If you didn't and want to keep up with us, just send an email to [email protected].
We are planning to resume the concert series, but we're just not yet sure when we will be able to resume in-person gatherings. So please stay tuned and as stated above, reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions.
Thanks for helping keep the music alive.
Matt