Great show at the Lizard Lounge this past Saturday night, although it was not sold-out like I thought it would be. Rick Berlin and Peter Linnane opened the night and I was able to catch a few songs.
Rick told a story about his 7-year old nephew who was in a coma after a snowmobile accident. Upon awakening, he asked his Uncle: "Uncle Rick? Do you still love me?". Rick said that this question has got to be one of the most courageous questions anyone can ask. He went on to sing "DO YOU STILL LOVE ME (for Sammy)".
The one thing that makes Rick Berlin stand out is his courage and humanity. Actually, it's his courage to be human. In his performances, he is a solo act behind a piano - naked and alone. He speaks of love. He speaks of the pain of not being loved. He sings about loneliness and he sings about community.
His mission as an artist is unlike anyone I know. As I see it, he performs to bring people together with each other and with themselves.
Peter Linnane gave a stunning solo performance as well - solo acoustic guitar with nothing else. He is a master craftsman with such a tender heart.
After these two I was next, and it was hard to get out the first few songs without holding back a tear. I felt a little out of control and wondered if this was not cool with people. Surprisingly, listeners usually love the honesty of my moments.
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