Jazz Concert For Homebuilders This Weekend In Melbourne!

ZBLOG Narrative Below: Shadow Boxing With Priorities

Just Added To The Weekend Jazz Festival:
"Earl Klugh" as a special 2:00pm surprise with Nelson
IT HAPPENS THIS WEEKEND -- DON'T MISS IT
Proudly Working Together to Benefit Our Community

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SPACE COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL
"SMOOTH JAZZ CARES"
BENEFIT FOR
TROPICAL STORM FAY FLOOD RELIEF FUND
Featuring Over 20 National Recording Artists
ARTWALK
INTERNATIONAL FOOD
CHILDREN's BOUNCE HOUSES
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BUILDERS CARE

Builders Care is a 501c(3) Tax Exempt Public Charity


ABOUT BUILDERS CARE



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BUILDERS CARE Builders Care is a 501c(3) Tax Exempt Public Charity A Community Outreach program called Builders Care was initiated, effective November 1, 2005, as a result of a commitment made by the Home Builders & Contractors Association of Brevard (HBCA) .
The purpose and goal of the HBCA of Brevard, Builders Care program is to help provide low-income, elderly, disabled and/or disadvantaged people in Brevard County with construction services and building materials not available or affordable to them by traditional means.
Builders Care was initially begun by working with and assisting the effort of the Brevard Long Term Recovery Coalition (BLTRC) with its hurricane relief efforts from the 2004 storms and most recently Hurricane Wilma. Our first project with them began in November of 2005.

Recently we completed the renovation of a youth center building at Country Acresin Titusville.

Currently we are assisting the Space Coast Early Intervention Center with their move to their new home on Dairy Road.
Since the programs beginning, Builders care has leveraged tens of thousands of dollars in building materials and volunteer labor. While not all situations fit within our parameters at least we assess the situation try and stabilize any damage to prevent further damage and point people in the right direction for additional support.
All this is accomplished with the help of the county, HBCA members, public donations and the Future Builders of America (FBA)

SPACE COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday OCT. 25th & Sunday OCT. 26th
11:00AM to 9:00PM

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GENERAL ADMISSION $25
ENTIRE WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION $45

VIP TICKETS (ADVANCE ONLY) $75 Includes Lunch & Dinner, Private VIP tent, exclusive front stage lawn syle seating area (bring your chair or blanket), and other conveniences!

SMOOTH JAZZ CARES

NAJEE
With two platinum and four gold albums, Najee is one of the pioneers of what is commonly known as contemporary jazz. A combination of jazz improvisation and R&B, this genre forms a bridge from the jazz fusion of the late 70s to the jazz pop of the mid 80s. Performing Saturday Night October 25th.
WARREN HILL

See Legendary Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Warren Hill live at the Space Coast Jazz Festival on Saturday October 25th.
Hear his latest collection of music from his newest and 11th National CD - "La Dolce Vita". The title track is climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts and sure to be his next big hit.
KEN NAVARRO


Top charting & award winning contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ken Navarro is recognized as one of today's leading musicians. His impressive discography of 18 top charting albums showcase his appeal to a wide range of listeners with inspiring compositions and superb guitar performances. Buy Ken Navarro's brand new CD The Grace of Summer Light at the Space Coast Jazz Festival and have him personally autograph it for you.
MICHAEL LINGTON
With his debonair looks, charm, and charisma to burn, MICHAEL LINGTON defines the contemporary jazz experience. Since the late 90s, he has scored hit after Top Ten hit while seducing fans with passionate performances that turn sax into a celebration of love and life. Hear Michael's first single
"You and I", from his brand new
CD "Heat" at the Space Coast Jazz Festival.

BRIAN SIMPSON
A longtime studio musician, musical director, and touring keyboardist to stars as diverse as Janet Jackson and Dave Koz, Brian Simpson's breakthrough as a solo artist with his Rendezvous Entertainment debut It's All Good was the genre's major story of 2006. Focusing once again on compelling acoustic piano melodies, bright jazz improvisations and spirited funk grooves, Simpson keeps the extraordinary momentum hopping--and, true to the moniker he chose for the new album, soaring--with Above The Clouds. Performing Saturday October 25th.
GREG ADAMS
Former "Tower Of Power" member Greg Adams' career has included success as an arranger, composer, conductor, and performer and earned him both Grammy and Emmy nominations and an International Broadcasting Award from The Hollywood Radio and Television Society. It has been a musical travelogue that has spanned nearly four decades, taking him on worldwide tours and contributing to some of the most important recordings in pop culture. Performing Sunday October 26th.
JEFF KASHIWA
One of the most diverse, in demand sax players in all of contemporary jazz, Jeff Kashiwa finds pure joy at the heart of his increasingly fast-paced touring schedule by reminding himself, every time he gets on stage, that he's there to do one thing: Play! Performing Sunday Afternoon October 26th.

BLAKE AARON

Blake is a guitarist who is known best for his passionate musical style, his memorable compositions, his soul and technical expression on the instrument, and his ability to connect with an audience. His recent CD "Desire" has produced a #1 and Top 5 song...his new single "Shine" is sure to be his next big hit. Performing Sunday Afternoon October 26th.

DEE LUCAS

'Something To Ride 2' is the brand new CD from Atlanta born and based saxophonist Dee Lucas.

This album is rich, tasty, classy, and I could just keep adding positives! This truly is a first-rate collection of soprano sax-driven music, and it should indeed be a breakout release.

JACKIEM JOYNER

26-year-old Jackiem Joyner is the latest saxophonist in contemporary jazz history to musically chronicle the experience of emerging from the ranks of extraordinarily busy sideman to center stage on his first recording.Jackiem was the 2007 Smooth Jazz Debut Artist Of The Year.

MARION MEADOWS

A tenor saxophonist, soprano saxophonist, composer, and smooth jazz recording artist of Native American, African American and Caucasian descent.
Marion Meadows has released a total of 9 albums to date. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of eight. Performing Sunday afternoon October 26th.

NICK COLIONNE

With a jazz style that is both urban and contemporary, Nick Colionne has blazed a trail to the top of the ranks of today's stars.

Nick takes the guitar to unexpected places every time he performs. He is one of a kind.

His new CD "No Limits" is a true musical journey and a must to any CD collection. The title track is climbing up the charts, sure to be another #1 hit for Nick. Performing Saturday October 25th.

TIM BOWMAN

The ninth of a dozen children, growing up his life revolved around the International Gospel Center Church in Ecorse, MI. "There was a guitarist at church who just blew me away," Bowman says of that day in 1970 when his eleven-year-old hands were first inspired to pick up a guitar.
The release of Bowman's fifth album is sure to top the charts. This self-titled collection features the current #1 hit song "Sweet Sundays".

WILL DONATO

Pure Southern California style, Will Donato is a natural showman and entertainer. His latest CD "Laws Of Attraction" continues to showcase why Will has loyal fans worldwide. What you see is what you get with Will Donato, a fun and warm personality with a natural gift to perform.


MATT MARSHAK

The next big superstar of Smooth Jazz. With a sound and style of his own...Matt has the fusion of a Bruce Springsteen/Peter White mix.

"Guitarist Matt Marshak's lively and very hip new CD "On the Rocks" just smokes. He has certainly paid dues, and this CD should establish him firmly among the format's best, once and for all"

DAVID WELLS

One of the best known Fluglehorn Trupmet players in the industry.

His first cross-over single "Strawberry Letter 23" was a Top 10 smash on the charts. Currently his new CD "Friday Afternoon" has produced several popular tunes. David has had several hit songs on the Contemporary Christian charts.

NILS

His debut CD "Pacific Coast Highway" was the #1 CD of 2005 and had several #1 songs.

The Title track "Pacific Coast Highway" hit became the number 1 song on radio in only 13 weeks. Stayed there all summer and became the most played smooth jazz song in the US and Canada for 2005.

Nils worked as a session guitarist for acts like The Temptations, and George Benson, before his solo carreer took off. Performing on Sunday October 26th.

NELSON RANGELL

One of the most exciting and diverse performers in the genre, equally adept at soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, as well as being a genuine virtuoso on flute and piccolo.

Nelson has now released 15 CDs nationally and internationally...and has a sting of hit songs. He is a must see concert. Performing Saturday October 25th.

TOM HUESTON BAND

Home grown and extremely popular local talent from Melbourne, FL. Sure to be one of next big Smooth Jazz groups.

Shadow boxing With Priorities

Shadow Boxing With Priorities
Having set the big priority list, I feel better, secure in a structured world that is digitized into neat little rows of dots, fragmented and formatted for easy access. The cork board is cleared off and the big list is pegged to the center with Kane knives and razor edged cookie cutters.
Life is approachable in an easy sort of way. It is what it is.
Things are stalled cold.
Hacking has made blogging like chipping at an iceberg to free a mammoth.
It’s tedious and frustrating.
I spend a lot of time problem solving around security and psychology. As a trauma therapist I am aware that security itself is a daydream. A lousy stinky lie we tell ourselves to hold ourselves to task. I put in a couple of extra screws in the locks the other day when I found the block loose. As I said in an article about FEMA and hurricanes a couple of years ago, we live in soda cracker houses held together with spit.
I am the kind of guy who makes sure he spits.
That’s what I learned in Hawaii. Take care of the details you can take care of and go to the beach. Not always in that order.
The details have overwhelmed my agenda. I am busy enough with trivia to have my own game show. I’d call it, “What’s Next?”
I’m not complaining. I think everyone could say the same thing, whether or not they are dealing with ongoing problems or post traumatic stress.
I have learned when to complain and when not to.
For the most part, the illusion of an ordinary life is worth more than a cock-a-doodle do about the difficulties you are facing. I have a master’s degree in shutting up. I will listen to my friends endlessly bitch about their situations. As for myself, I find it very difficult to find someone who will listen. I usually don’t want them to. People are not trained to center and absorb what is going on for another human being. I remember a classic moment at the Naropa University when I attempted to answer the question “Hi. How ya doin’?”
The man I was talking with looked at me like I was smeared with Vaseline and had dog turds hanging from my ears like ear rings.
“Well, lean into it” he said.
Of course I was.
Way into it.
When I talk about things I wish I hadn’t anyway.
People do not normally relate to crime victims, people who grieve or alien abductees.
As I mentioned ad nauseum R.D. Liang mentioned in passing at Naropa that the only thing you can do for a delusional person is teach them not to talk about their delusion. In that way they might have a normal life and socialize. With any overpowering thought pattern or situation it is the same way. At some point you have to normalize what you are doing. It doesn’t mean you can’t talk about what is going on, but you do have to learn to have a broader focus to keep people from getting frustrated because they can’t fix things.
Men and women have a natural tendency to problem solve, even with things that can’t be fixed. They want to do something to ease your suffering. They want you to shut up. That’ll fix it.
God bless all good wishes.
Lean into it.
I have tried to normalize things by putting time in with my Animals.
That way I have something to talk about besides the daily craziness.
They are a lot like me, which is very convenient.
I have two cats that have been battered and crazed by life in the wild. They are sweet things, but they are terrified of coming out of the closet. For the last five weeks I have been letting them be, not touching them and slowing letting them get use to my presence. It is slow process and it reminds me to respect the people in my life who are testing through.
The bird in the living room likes a lot of attention. We’ve been on a honeymoon of sorts. She is a bright life. I have learned that birds are 95% poop, like humans are water. I thrill when she spreads her angel wings.
The kitten has become aware of her.
When she comes out of the closet we will have another socialization problem to deal with. It is not ok to eat your roommates.
That’s life at Aloha’s End.
I’ll try to reenter the narrative part of what happened to me soon.
I’ll pick up where I left off.
I do that every day.

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