A Sara Hickman eNewsletter for January 8, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends near and far!

May 2008 be the peacemakin', music lovin', political wave of change needed worldwide to create a world of DIALOGUE and RESPECT and COMPASSION and LAUGHTER. I promise you I will continue to do my part of makin' ripples in the water. If enough of us dip our toes in and do our part, we can create the change we want to see! I BELIEVE IT!

So, make a splash, wherever you live, wherever you go... Speak out, sing out, shout out, write about it, dream about it...but put your thoughts into action... and... 2008 will be G-R-R-REAT!

In honor of my friend, Larry, who passed away on Christmas Eve:
Keep being creative and sharing who you are with the world. Don't give up. Don't lose sight of your own importance. Larry never did, and he was an inspiration to EVERYONE who knew him. Cheese on, Larry, and see you on the other side someday.

I have a taping coming up at Poor David's Pub, 31st of January in Dallas... please come out and cheer me and Kristin on as we sing our little hearts out for ya!

And those of you who have been supporting the "Music For Life" tour to continue the dialogue on the death penalty... thank you. San Antonio last month was a tremendous success! Shelley King brought the house down, and our speakers engrossed the audience with answers to questions presented to them. We will see you in Corpus Christi on the 14th with the amazing Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. Remember, no matter what your thoughts, come share and hear more about what others across Texas are thinking. Change happens with YOU.

OTHER NEWS

AMERICAN IDOL UPDATE
Right now, I'm at #5 on AMERICAN IDOL folk chart with "Claim on My Heart"! So thanks to whomever it is that keeps voting!
http://www.idolunderground.com/Pages/
Charts/ChartDetail.aspx?GenreID=6

NEW BOOKING AGENT:
I'm excited to announce that Charlie Dahan will now be representing me!
Dahan Agency
(615) 663-1798
dahanagency@gmail.com

IF YOU LIKE MY ADULT SIDE...
Check out my appearance on "DadLabs" on my blog, http://www.zenlala.com.
And as a special bonus for eNewsletter readers, check out the second part of the DadLabs interview by clicking here!

UPCOMING DATES:

SUNDAY, January 13
CORPUS CHRISTI radio
KEDT, 90.3 "Some Call It Folk"
361-855-2213 (call in!)
7-9 pm
I'll be on the air with host Pam Stakes and fellow musicians, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

MONDAY, January 14
Burning Bush Coffee House
3707 Santa Fe
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 852-7349
"Music For Life Tour" with me, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart and speakers

FRIDAY, January 25
Austin Acoustic Series
First United Universal Church
4700 Grover Avenue
Austin, TX 78757
888.512.SHOW (888.512.7469)
http://www.austinacoustic.com
8pm show

SATURDAY, January 26
Kolanoski House Concert
Houston, TX

SUNDAY, January 27
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, TX
Reception and cocktails - 6 p.m.
Dinner - 7 p.m.
The Nobelity Project is producing a new movie, "One Peace at a Time," which focuses on solutions to the global problems chronicled in Turk Pipkin's first film, "Nobelity."
This is a fundraiser for the film and educational work - a dinner at the Four Seasons on Sunday evening, January 27. The event will have 20 tables, each hosted by a notable Austin or Texas artist, and we'd love for you to show up and have fun! I'll be hosting one of the tables!

THURSDAY, January 31
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 South Lamar
Dallas TX 75206
http://www.poordavidspub.com
Taping a live performance for a future live CD release....
Come out and be a part of the taping!

LASTLY...
I'll be working hard on new songs and guitar chops in January. Cleaning out closets. Working with Super Pal Universe (http://www.superpaluniverse.com). Planning on what will be my next recording project. You know, figuring out the muse and where she fits!

Until then: I raise a glass to you and wish you all the best of the new January of the new year!

Love,
Sara