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Just a friendly reminder that holidays don't all hold the same meaning to everyone. I think it is appropriate to celebrate such days as you see fit, but I recommend thought and consideration before pushing your feelings about it onto others.
Father's Day is a good day for fond memories of father's both living and dead - or to be celebrated. For some people. Other people did not have present or caring fathers, others still are dealing with a recent loss and since every one grieves in different ways and on different schedules - Father's Day can be hard. Others are feeling separation.
This was the first Father's Day without my father in the world...
The fact is, in recent years, holidays in general have been hard. So, I find my way of dealing with them - sometimes I am more successful at it than others. But, there can be tremendous pressure to answer repeated inquiries about how my holiday was or what I did or even pointed questions if certain societal expectations were met. This pressure often starts days or week's prior to the holiday and can continue for days after.
So, all I ask, is be aware of this when talking to other people about holidays.
We have a lot of songs to cover this week so, today, we will feature songs number 8-13 from the Featured Friday Playlist:
8. "Somewhere Far Away" by Nate Lee
Nate Lee is an award winning bluegrasss mandolin player and teacher. He is a member of The Becky Buller Band and members of that band join him on his new album Wings of an Jetliner. This is music that pushes the genre of bluegrass interesting new directions while remaining rooted in the traditions.9. "Call My Name" by Eli Gauden
Eli Gauden is a Norwegian singer-songwriter discovered Americana music while studying in the U.S. Back in Norway, she has continued to hone her craft. This is the title track to her new EP which was recorded in Bergen.10. "The After Glow" by The Asteroid No.4
The Asteroid No.4 are a psychedelic rock band based in San Francisco. They formed in Philadelphia in the latter half of the 1990s. This is the first single ahead of the band's tenth studio album, Northern Songs, and was written, recorded, and mixed by the band.11. "Cryin' Eyes" by Steven Bruce
Next up, we have the debut single for the forthcoming (August 7) debut album by this country rocker from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The band is made up of all Virginia musicians.12. "I am Sundress (She of Infinite Flowers)" by Liar, Flower
Next up, we have the latest single from Liar, Flower - a duo featuring KatieJane Garside and Chris Whittingham (who previously recorded as Ruby Throat). The pair have been living on a boat raising their young daughter for the last few years. The album reflects their life of isolation. KatieJane Garside began her career as a alt-girl and Riot Grrl with the bands Daisy Chainsaw and QueenAdreena.13. "Afande" by Skinshape, Idd Aziz
And finally for today, we add a little World music to this week's playlist. Skinshape is William Dorsey and Idd Aziz is a Kenyan singer. The music on this track - from Skinshape's Umoja album - features a hybrid Nigerian/Ghanaian afrobeat groove.
Featured Friday Playlist
