Not sure if this has been previously posted, but Chuck Leavell has written the first column for a new series published in the Virginia Quarterly Review, a semi-academic journal published at the University of Virginia. It doesn't look like there will be musical content. Instead it is a reflection on southern nature and gardening. The online version is subscription-only, but here is a link:

Vqronline.org

Look like one must be a subscriber to read it... but thanks. [www.vqronline.org]

The excitement and arousal is too much to handle.

maybe some one could subscibe then tree it for all ta read ...



ROCKMAN



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I wish him all the best in his new career.

I saw it in a library the other day and noted it, but didn't have time to scan it, otherwise I would've scanned and posted it on "some kind of stones connection"

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maybe some one could subscibe then tree it for all ta read ...

Since I live in the Virginia Commwealth I will see if I can get a copy and share it. I don't really want to subscribe, southern nature and gardening not being my thing, but I know lots of people that have a UVA connection, so I'll see if I can scrounge up a copy.

They should now rename it the "Sweet Virginia Quarterly Review."



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I have a copy on it's way, may take about a week. I"ll post it as soon as it comes in.

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maybe some one could subscibe then tree it for all ta read ...

..or not..

....come on lunar!! .... don't be a stick in da mud



ROCKMAN

Don't you worry Rock..eee, leaf it to me, I got ya covered.

...fanks bloomer ... will wait here ....
have some water and black forest cake...can hold-out for around 5 days



ROCKMAN

Hey Rockee, I've got the article, saved as documents on my computer, but I can't figure out how to paste it here. Do you want me to email it to you and then you can post it? Or you can try explaining to me what I need to do, but that might take a while...

Oh hello there bloomer .... eeerr yeah might be quicker if ya fling it down here to me...But I'm only around for about another half hour so mightn't get ta post it till later on this evening... thanks in advance



ROCKMAN

No problem Rockee, I am heading out myself. I"ll send the email. You're welcome in advance.

....many thanks to latebloomer for being kind enough in tracking down the Chuck Leavell article













Virginia Quarterly Review - Summer 2012



ROCKMAN

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I wish him all the best in his new career.

Chuck really shines here!!

Forgot to send along the VQR bio of Chuck, so here it is:

"Chuck Leavell’s piano and keyboard has been heard alongside Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Martina McBride, John Mayer, and many other prominent artists. He has also authored four books, most recently Growing a Better America (Mercer, 2011), which explores smart growth. A conservationist, sustainable development advocate, and tech entrepreneur, Leavell and his wife live on their award-winning tree farm, Charlane Plantation in Bullard, Georgia."

I admire Chuck's dedication to the land, say what you will about his playing with the Stones, he's a good soul. I am going to be in Athens, Georgia next weekend, which is only about 2 hours from Chuck's place. Wish I could drive down to see it, and maybe catch a glimpse of the piano man himself.

Oh, and you're very welcome, Rockee.