[musictlk] Musician Coming Back to Old Stomping Grounds

[Marion Gwizdala]

Joshua,
    I am planning on putting together a live album in the next year or so. I 
will keep the appropriate NFBNET lists apprised of this effort.

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
To: "NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List" <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [musictlk] Musician Coming Back to Old Stomping Grounds


> 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:
>>
>>
>> Dear Friends,
>>
>>     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!
>>
>>
>>
>> Peace!
>>
>> Marion
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Musician Coming Back to Old Stomping Grounds
>>
>>
>>
>> From
>>
>>
>>
>> http://brandon.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/musician-coming-back-old-stomping-grounds/72406
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Brandon, FL -- For several years, Marion Gwizdala was a regular at 
>> Brandon's
>> Fox & Hounds, both as an entertainer and a patron.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Friday nights became "Hawaiian Shirt night" and everyone seemed to 
>> compete
>> to see who had the brightest garment!
>>
>> 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!
>>
>> "I am so excited to return to the Fox, see some old friends, and make a 
>> few
>> new ones!" says Marion.
>>
>> 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"!
>>
>> Marion has recently released his second album, entitled "Little Things",
>> which includes original compositions and contemporary arrangements of 
>> three
>> songs in the public domain.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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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