someone i think you should meet...

"there's a moment, like tonight,

a profound and transcendent experience,

the feeling as if a door has opened,

and it's all because of that music,

that magic, incredible music..."

a perfect description of my thursday night.

last night at the library i hosted the final concert

in my summer concert series.

and for a finale', my patrons and i

were treated to a magical performance

by my very, very favorite musicians,

julie and bruce hecksel - patchouli.

their music transcends description,

mere words by this linguistically challenged writer

cannot express the perfection in their performing.

i cannot do them justice by simply saying

magnificent, wonderful, captivating, entertaining.

those words just aren't enough.

i can only describe the music of patchouli in feeling.

the feeling of my heart when it grabs onto

the melody, the soul, the energy

that comes from the listening.

it touches my heart. speaks to my soul,

takes me to a place of happiness and peace,

stirring my emotions such that it brings me to tears.

their music is a gift they share freely

and with so much love.

this music is simple. simply perfect.

julie's voice so smooth and rich.

bruce's guitar playing simply masterful.

i don't think i'll ever hear another guitarist

to compare with bruce. he's simply incredible.

and ifrom the comments i received

following the concert at my library last night,

i know there are many who feel the same as i do.

do yourself a big favor this weekend, the last of a few

in our glorious midwest summer.

visit long grove this sunday - it's arts fest weekend there.

patchouli is playing from 12:30 to 2:30.

sit down. treat yourself to a listen.

and i'll bet you'll discover a new favorite group.

patchouli.

i promise you'll be glad you went.

and when you do, tell them hello

from terri at wauconda library.

happy weekend!

-t.

if you can't make it to long grove,

pay bruce and julie a visit at

http://www.patchouli.net/

but as my daughter lindsey said,

"listening to them on cd is one thing,

but it's when you see them perform

that you truly understand just how

awesome they are."

coming tomorrow..."the list"

get yours ready!

boy, do i have my work cut out for me tonight:)