[musictlk] Musician Coming Back to Old Stomping Grounds

[Joshua Lester]

Mr. Gwizdala, please record these concerts, and share them with us, if possible.
Thanks, Joshua

On 8/1/11, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
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> Dear Friends,
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>     Below is a post that appears on WTSP - Channel 10's website about my
> upcoming appearance at the Fox & Hounds! I think if you click on the link,
> you can see some pics of me!
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> Peace!
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> Marion
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> Musician Coming Back to Old Stomping Grounds
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> http://brandon.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/musician-coming-back-old-stomping-grounds/72406
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> Brandon, FL -- For several years, Marion Gwizdala was a regular at Brandon's
> Fox & Hounds, both as an entertainer and a patron.
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> Performing under the stage name "Marion & Martin", the bearded, longhaired,
> redheaded tenor dressed in his trademark Hawaiian shirts, his Martin guitar,
> and his guide dog, Louiza, took the stage at the Fox & Hounds every Friday
> night during happy hour.
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> Friday nights became "Hawaiian Shirt night" and everyone seemed to compete
> to see who had the brightest garment!
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> Marion's hair is now a little less red and a little shorter, and his
> faithful Louiza has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but his Hawaiian shirts are
> still the brightest and his Martin guitar is still in tune! Marion & Martin
> will return to the quaint stage of the Fox & Hounds for two nights in August
> - a homecoming, of sorts!
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> "I am so excited to return to the Fox, see some old friends, and make a few
> new ones!" says Marion.
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> Marion blends his clear, strong tenor voice with the earthy, acoustic sounds
> of his Martin guitar.  Mixing original compositions with covers of classic
> and alternative acoustic rock songs, his performances are dynamic,
> uplifting, touching, and humorous, as well as entertaining!  Audiences
> describe him as "Burl Ives meets Cat Stevens"!
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> Marion has recently released his second album, entitled "Little Things",
> which includes original compositions and contemporary arrangements of three
> songs in the public domain.
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> In addition to his work as an entertainer, Marion is a social activist. He
> is an active volunteer for the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the
> oldest and largest organization of the blind in the United States. He also
> serves as the president of the National Association of Guide Dog Users, a
> special interest division of the NFB.
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> He has been instrumental in creating national and local policies on issues
> of disability and has been involved in several high profile court cases
> concerning discrimination against the disabled.
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> Marion will take the stage of the Fox & Hounds on Saturday, August 6 from 9
> p.m. to 1 a.m. and on Friday, August 26 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Fox &
> Hounds is located at 229 Brandon Blvd. E., just east of Parsons Avenue.
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> For more information about Marion & Martin and his music, you may contact
> him at 813-598-7161 or email him at SwampFox1833 at Verizon.net.
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