This past weekend was another chance to Reach Out to the community and help spread Epilepsy Awareness. A little over a week ago we got a phone call from Grassroots Acoustica Host Mark Islam. He wanted to put on a show that would benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles so that's what we did!
Stefani Rose kicked off the set with her single Reaching Out, a wonderfully crafted song that resonates right with the heart. It wasn't too long before people started nodding their heads and picking up their cameras to document the performance for themselves. It was an incredible sight to see her sing so freely on the stage as she moves forward with her advocacy work!
Following Stefani was Ranchers For Peace (a father-daughter duo) Jude Johnstone and Alan O'Day. All were excellent singer/songwriters in their own right. Jude Johnstone reminded us why musicians from Johnny Cash to Trisha Yearwood have covered her songs and Alan O'Day took us back to 1977 with his #1 Hit 'Undercover Angel'.
A Fun Night for a Great Cause! Then it was time for me to take the stage and explain to everyone why we were really here. As part of the Love Your Brain Now bus tour, I explained to people how there were so many other mothers just like Stefani and how important it was to Reach Out. I also went over a little seizure first aid and am tempted to enlist the skill set of Alan O'Day. With his uncanny ability to channel the Muppets (as he did onstage and has written for Sesame Street), I'm sure we could put together an extremely informative case for children across the world about how to care for other kids who have epilepsy.
Moving forward!
Nate Jones
Tour Team Member
Stefani Rose kicked off the set with her single Reaching Out, a wonderfully crafted song that resonates right with the heart. It wasn't too long before people started nodding their heads and picking up their cameras to document the performance for themselves. It was an incredible sight to see her sing so freely on the stage as she moves forward with her advocacy work!
Following Stefani was Ranchers For Peace (a father-daughter duo) Jude Johnstone and Alan O'Day. All were excellent singer/songwriters in their own right. Jude Johnstone reminded us why musicians from Johnny Cash to Trisha Yearwood have covered her songs and Alan O'Day took us back to 1977 with his #1 Hit 'Undercover Angel'.
A Fun Night for a Great Cause! Then it was time for me to take the stage and explain to everyone why we were really here. As part of the Love Your Brain Now bus tour, I explained to people how there were so many other mothers just like Stefani and how important it was to Reach Out. I also went over a little seizure first aid and am tempted to enlist the skill set of Alan O'Day. With his uncanny ability to channel the Muppets (as he did onstage and has written for Sesame Street), I'm sure we could put together an extremely informative case for children across the world about how to care for other kids who have epilepsy.
Moving forward!
Nate Jones
Tour Team Member