The Benefit Of Living A Consecrated Life

In June of 2006, I wrote a song called Asheville.

I had recently visited the town, and as I reflected on that visit and a conversation I had with an aging musician, I penned the lyrics below. I am a big fan of Johnny Cash, and this song's musical cadence is my attempt to honor the Man in Black. 

The song has always been one of favorites. Though I have yet to make a studio recording of the song, I have performed it live on numerous occasions where it has been well-received.

Upon learning of the recent devastation of Asheville by Hurricane Helene, I decided to release on an EP several live recordings as well as new mixes and interpretations of the song in solidarity with the people of Asheville as they begin the long hard task of cleaning up and rebuilding. 

Proceeds from the sale of the EP will go to help Asheville rise from the rubble of this difficult time.

KMLS
#AshevilleStrong

Asheville (Live Neighborhood Concert May 2024)

Asheville Helene Jug Band Mix

Asheville (Live Intentional Blackout Concert October 2018)

In this episode, Digital Experience Producer Kenzie flips the script, interviewing co-host-turned-guest Dave Homan, Chief Marketing Officer at McGohan Brabender. With open enrollment season in full swing, it's time to rethink how we present employee benefits. Too often, these presentations are bogged down by text-heavy PowerPoints with presenters reading straight from the slides. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Join us for Part 1 of Dave’s 10 Non-Negotiables for Benefit Communication, where he shares the first five essentials for delivering impactful messages. Discover how simplicity, storytelling, and smart presentation strategies can engage your employees and transform your benefit communication. Don't miss these actionable tips to make your next presentation unforgettable!

Side Affects Episode 138 | Non-Negotiables for Benefit Communication: Part I

Producer, Kenzie McEvily is back with Dave Homan, Chief Marketing Officer at McGohan Brabender, for Part 2 of his 10 Non-Negotiables for Benefit Communication. In this follow-up episode, Dave shares the remaining essentials, drawing on nearly 30 years of experience in the benefits industry and a year spent researching the psychology behind effective communication.

Ever wonder why adding movement to your slides makes a difference? Or what the movie Rain Man can teach us about keeping text minimal? Tune in to find out! Dave wraps up his insights with practical tips to ensure your next open enrollment presentation captivates and engages your audience from start to finish.

Side Affects Episode 139 | Non-Negotiables for Benefit Communication: Part II

Hope yall enjoy this one,very dope sample !!
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Hope (Instrumental) (Prod.by SCAM)

I love the way this beat came out,this sample is CRAZY !!!!!
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Once Again (Instrumental) (Prod.by SCAM)

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Dreaming (Instrumental) (Prod.by SCAM) (77.000 BPM)

Loyalty (Instrumental) (Prod.by SCAM) (83.000 BPM)

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Who am I? I am folk-gospel-blues-influenced singer/songwriter. I have a decent voice, though I am not classically trained. I am a self-taught guitar and mandolin player though I don’t consider myself an expert at either. I do play a pretty mean blues harp (yep, self taught too). Over the years, I have collaborated with other artists more talented than me who inspire me and have made me a better musician.

Bad Boll Productions: named after the springs in Germany known for their healing properties(and a center for the Blumhardts was the name of my 1990s era cabin studio in the mountains of West Virginia. Using Performa on an Apple Mac with an EMU Orchestral Synth, a Tascam 424 4-Track, and various other instruments and equipment with a number of collaborators, I experimented with and produced several analog neo folk electronica compositions. Later I was able to digitize these directly from the 4 Track originals. Many of these compositions have never been released (probably a good thing for some:) 

The Belly Hymns Project: refers to the CD Belly Hymns released near the end of this era and so the Belly Hymns Project is the landing place for the songs that predate Belly Hymns as well as remixes of the songs on Belly Hymns as well as newer related work. When she was pregnant with me, my mama says that I danced in her womb in time to the hymns at church. That’s probably where the name comes from. I’m still learning to keep letting the music move me.

The Lost Gap: is the current manifestation of Jeremiahs Run, my American Roots band from the 90s. Lost Gap, Miss. is my hometown. (theLostGap.com)

peacegroover: is my nom de artist for all things electronica. From those early Bad Boll days to now, I continue to be amazed at the melodic possibilities. 

I welcome your thoughts and insights. Let’s build something beautiful. KMLS

Side Affects Producer Kenzie McEvily, joined by her guest hosts, spotlights invited industry experts to discuss their best practices that disrupt the norm of health care, leadership, and business. Side Affects: A podcast that prompts you, as an employer, to think differently about the needs of your people and your company. We encourage you to take action by taking a deep look into benefit strategies that will transform your workforce engagement, i.e., diversity, compliance, mental health, and modern reporting. Kenzie and her guests bring these subjects and more to light to better health and productivity. Tune in and learn more!

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