My gal, miss Coria.  She is my inspiration today.  She is an idea, revolving, and waiting to be discovered again and again.

By me!!!  An so many!!

So the idea.  The idea discovered today is........develop your core!!!

Lemonjello's does it real nice.  They pay attention to little details.  On the wall when you walk in there is nicely designed sign that asks, "Care about your space:  We have a one drink minnimum, Be nice to the people around you, and something else i can't remember.  Most people get more than one drink because they all rock.  They sell bulk coffee, souvineers, and have great music.  I like the people I meet there.  I like playing there. Thanks Lemonjello's.

 

Hi Friends!

I deleted all my songs and then added a new one.  This is why.  I want you to listen to this spoken word/tune with your eyes closed all the way through and then tell me what images appear in your head.

I plan to make a film short to accompany this piece and I need your help.

Love,

Chris

Hi Folks !!  Just sending a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for the May 30th show :)  I feel excited to play at magdalena's again for the first time in a long time.  Here is the press release below !!
 
Chris
 

On Friday, May 30th my good friend Laurel Premois driving up from Ann Arbor to join me at Magdalena's Tea House.  Laurel is an amazing musician and songwriter and Mag's will be a great place to see her play.  It has been some time since the last Magdalena's show for me, so this is a really special occasion.  I plan on unveiling a few new tunes at the show and I even have a new sing-along for y'all !!  Expect cozy couches and the best of friends right next to ya!!  See you soon :)

 

Indie-Folk Singer-Songwriters

Chris Dorman
and
Laurel Premo

performing at
Magdalena's Tea House

Friday, May 30th 8pm

2006 E. Michigan Ave

Cover is $5

Need Directions to Mag's ?  e-mail laughinglight@gmail.com

 

Chris Dorman, of Lansing, is a musician, a father, and a friend to the community.  Songwriting has developed as a natural medium for him to share the swirling emotions he feels living in an ever changing, and unpredictable age.  His songs are both gentle and strong.  He injects his thoughts and feelings into his music, and often writes about his friends and family. Inspired by the birth of his son, now 9 months old, Chris is releasing a full length album, To Begin Again.  Recorded and released with Earthwork Music, the album is diversely textured and reflects upon personal and global transitions. It's on the way to being heard by a wider audience, starting with Lansing on Friday, May 30th.

Laurel Premo shares a music full of life that draws from Appalachian, Celtic, Contemporary folk, Cajun, Bluegrass, and Scandinavian roots. From haunting old ballads to feverish instrumental compositions, her music is made for all ears. Laurel collaborates in arts and music in the Ann Arbor area, as well as in the Upper Peninsula, her home.

 

For more info e-mail laughinglight@gmail.com

Visit my site to view a video made by Chris Singer from Lansing.



www. myspace. com/chrisdorman


Chris recently visited The Nyaka AIDS Orphans School in Uganda. The photographs in this video are from his trip. It hit me hard to look into the eyes of children orphaned by the AIDS Epidemic in Africa and know that they are a few hudred of millions who share the same fate.
Please take a minute to watch this video and to learn more about the Nyaka School visit http://www. nyakaschool. org

I am honored to share "Live True" to lend to this badly needed and amazing work done by these folks.



Thanks,

Chris

So, I have heard that most of our existence can be summed up into a quanatative amount, but I am wondering.......what are some examples of instances in our lives that can only be described in an emotional, non-numerical value?  Do you all have any ideas?

Hi !!

I put a new song on the first spot of my player called "All Roads Lead Home"

I wrote this song about the travel adventures of my early "adult-hood".  My lust for freedom and spontaneity lead me many places, all across the country.  Two tracks not even living up to their name, sleeping under the stars, people, places, things I did not know existed !!  And then the adventure continued with a turn I never expected to hold so dear.  Meeting Corie, connecting on a new level, transcending limitations, and creating a little boy named Henry redefined "Home"  So now here I am, and here is this song.  The lyrics are vague and maybe that is why I was inspired to write this story to you.  Let me know what you think.

Chris