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Friday, August 26, 2005

Hi all!  It is with more than a touch of sadness that we must say "so long" to a few of our Clean Slate family!  It is official, now, that last Saturday's Godstock 2005 concert marked the final Clean Slate 'gig' for Keith, Gordon, and Vickie.

And, I guess we really mean "soooo long"--it's been nearly 6 solid years for the eight of us practicing, worshiping, playing, and traveling together as an inseparable team!  Over those 6 years, HUNDREDS of practices, and at least 81 concerts (Yep--I confirmed at least that many of 'em!), we've never really been without all the members of the band except for a few, very isolated dates. 

Let's see...

There was the Fall Fellowship Festival in 2002 when Vickie was out of town--she missed the whole "worship dancer" deal that day.  Bob and Lisa were on vacation out of town during a 'pop-up' Middlebury, VT gig a few years ago.  Oh, and we had to do last year's Twenty-Four Hours of Praise in Middlebury on only half the band--"Lean Slate" we called ourselves.

But, other than those few times, we managed to pull together the very hectic schedules of 8 very busy people and do the "Clean Slate" thing as one big, committed (some might say 'insane') family looking to bring the message of Christ thru music and testimony.

Well, we're not about to give up now!  Family, jobs, and schedule pressures have forced a bit of a re-alignment, but Clean Slate will press forward, steadfast in our mission!

To that end, come celebrate with us tomorrow night and see the "New" Clean Slate at the inaugural Coffee House in the First United Methodist Church, Burlington, VT.  We'll even have a special guest--"Moose Cook" sitting in with us on keyboards!!!

We're not big on 'good-byes', and we couldn't possibly do justice in thanking Keith, Gordon, and Vickie for their endless contributions over the years.  All I can really say is: "Hey--you gotta take your share of CDs with you when you go, you know!  I SEE you trying to creep out unnoticed!  Get back here, and bring a BIG box!!!"

Godspeed in your future ministries, gang!  And come on out to a concert every now and then, won't you???

            Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Hey, kids, who'da ever thought Jesus Christ would get so many "column inches" in the most liberal weekly in the most liberal city in Vermont?  [I count 11 references to Christ or Christian!  Just one short of the original number of Apostles!] Well, a surprise reporting team from Burlington's "Seven Days" newspaper attended our recent Missions Benefit concert in Ferrisburg last Saturday Night, and from the looks of the feature article, a lot of tough questions were kicking around in at least one person's noodle that night!

Check out the full story on-line: "Saturday Night Fervor".  Yeah, there are some inappropriate sweeping generalizations in a few spots that we would take issue with, but overall the writer did an excellent job presenting the events of the night to the reader as viewed from where she sat. 

And that's where God meets us, isn't it?  Right where we sit!  And all according to His perfect Plan!  And sometimes He tosses the ball into our corner, and now it's our shot.  We gotta make a play, even if we still have questions about the rules!

What kind of questions?  "Are they serious?"  "Is this for real?"  "How come I haven't heard it that way before?"  "What's next?"

Hmmm.  What is next?

             Monday,  May 2, 2005

Clean Slate is heading back "Down to the River to Play," Saturday, June 11.  "The River" is resuming their monthly music nights this summer, just East of Bristol on Rt. 17 (heading out of town).  We'll bring the new sound system and are sure to have a wonderful evening together!

Yep, it's all on the calendar page!

            Monday, April 11, 2005

New concerts are posted on the calendar page:

Special Benefit concert Saturday, 30 April 2005 at the Wesleyan Chapel in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, will benefit a missions trip to Zimbabwe, Africa!!!

May 16 is a definite date for a loooong road trip to Newport, Vermont (eh?); home to an active Christian Women's Club that's hosting their annual couples night.  We're working hard on some 'special' music for that one!

Clean Slate's been invited to "GodStock 2005" in central Vermont (near Waitsfield).  Mark August 20th on your calendar and come out to see a great collection of local Christian bands!!!

New dates are added all the time, so make sure you check the calendar page often!

           Thursday, August 5, 2004

Clean Slate's Debut CD, "Polystyrene Beaker," is now available!

We've launched the Clean Slate On-Line Store where you can purchase CD and T-Shirts on-line, and pay directly from a PayPal or major credit card.  Look for the new look and links on the home page!

T-Shirts

Here's a great way to tell everyone you've got a "Clean Slate!"   We have a limited supply of heavy-weight short sleeve tees available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, and XL.  The shirts are "roadie" black and feature the Clean Slate logo and web site address across the front.

Each shirt is $12.00.  Pick one up at the next concert, or head to the Clean Slate On-Line Store to place your order!

 

Audio

You asked for it, you got it!  Clips in MP3 and Real Audio (streaming) format of songs we're working for the CD are posted now, taken from live gigs around the area.   Click, sit back, and enjoy!

Tales From Wales & Darlington

Yep, you can still read the full, illustrated story of the band's 1999 trip to the heart of South Wales, UK.

Our "return engagement," was in and around the Darlington area in Northern England during the month of September, 2001.  Click here for those tales.

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