Cheryl Wheeler and Christine Lavin Rock
In the Dec. issue of Performing Songwriter magazine, Christine Lavin took out a remarkable half-page ad, which I reproduce here because you really shouldn't miss it:

CHRISTINE LAVIN
CHALLENGES ALL
WORKING PERFORMERS

In light of the recent senseless gun deaths we have witnessed in this country, I feel that as a community of performing songwriters, we can do more than just wring our hands in despair. The best song on the topic of guns that I know is Cheryl Wheeler's "If It Were Up To Me" and I propose this challenge to every working performer: learn this song. Perform it in your show. Filmmaker Michael Moore put his considerable talents to work making the film "Bowling for Columbine." We can put our talents to work on this issue, too. Cheryl's done the hard part, writing the song.

We can learn it.
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Check out the link — it has the lyrics to the song. I got to hear Christine sing that song last night. She was playing in Kirkland on a bill with Livingston Taylor. It's a great song. I will probably hear it again tonight since I will be seeing that show too. [Disclosure: My partner Zoe does Christine's web site].

Christine always puts on a memorable show. She is not to be missed. I was suprised by Livingston Taylor (James' brother), actually I was blown away. He is also someone that is not to be missed. Having them both on a double bill is an embarrassment of riches. How good was the show? We missed the last boat back to the island and had to drive around, getting home at 4 in the morning. It was worth it!