Jon Watts is coming to Your Town!
September 25, 2008
Hey folks!
Gosh, last time I sat down to write a newsletter, it was on my birthday. I was in Ashland and had no idea what was going to happen next. All of this crazy transition makes these newsletters a bit difficult to write. 
This year is looking very promising for my exploration of ministry, music, marketing, etc. I have settled in Chapel Hill, where I am learning from the local musicians about booking, and, you know, other business stuff. The Chapel Hill Friends Meeting is being very supportive of my exploration, organizing a support committee for me and providing the opportunity for me to perform this coming Sunday, September 28th.
And… I am planning two tours for this year! Wow. I am so blessed. I have been trying to do this for at least three years and it is finally coming together so well! I have been in touch with many enthusiastic Monthly Meetings in BYM for the Fall tour and the dates are indeed coming together quite well:
October ’08 BYM Tour
Fri 10/24 – Richmond Friends Meeting 7:30 PM
Sat 10/25 – Friends Meeting of Washington 7:30 PM
Sun 10/26 – Herndon Friends Meeting 11:30 AM
Sat 11/1 – Homewood Friends Meeting 7:30 PM
Sun 11/2 – Gunpowder Friends Meeting 11 AM
And here’s where I need help from you:
If you live in Washington DC or Baltimore, I am looking for opportunities to play any of the weekdays, Monday 10/27 through Friday 10/31 in either city. I am happy to play house shows, coffeehouses, bars, living rooms, etc. Email me with any ideas! And come on out to FMW, Herndon, Homewood or Gunpowder!
If you live anywhere in Virginia, I am looking for opportunities to play the night of Thursday 10/23 and Monday 11/3. Same openness to venues. Email me and bring me to your town!
So that’s the first tour.
The experiment.
The second tour, in April, will most certainly benefit from the experience I gain on this first one. That’s why it is much more ambitious. Specifically, I am looking into traveling in Philadelphia, New York and New England Yearly Meetings for the entire month of April. If you live in any of those areas, I am just beginning to contact Monthly Meetings, so get in touch with me now if you want me to come to your Monthly Meeting or have suggestions about where my travels should take me.
That’s all for now! No matter where you live, be in touch with me if you are excited by the prospect of my coming to your Meeting/city. It will happen! (Especially if you live in North Carolina.) In the meantime, keep up with my tour plans at www.myspace.com/jonwattsmusic!
In peace,
Jon Watts