This past weekend I had the pleasure of playing back-up guitar for E. Halverson, a hidden talent from Baraga, Michigan. E. was a feature act at Protect the Earth, sponsored by New Warriors for the Earth.
Here are two songs E. sang on the banks of the Yellow Dog River. . .
E. Halverson sings at the Yellow Dog River, Song 1
E. Halverson sings at the Yellow Dog River, Song 2
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I particularly like the second song. It has the beat of the Native drum, that is the beat of the heart. Thank you, everyone, for your tenacity and diligence in this worthy mission. I hold all of you in my heart. Peace and love.
Just found this and have begun sending links to friends and family, including friends in Canada who are facing a similar situation in their own ‘backyard” with open strip mining.