A new article about my musical Rivertown

[indianamusic]

My local paper interviewed me about Rivertown.

I was pleased with how it turned out.

Charles
http://www.tribtown.com/articles/moman_12943___article.html/madison_musical.html

[rbowser-]

Great article, Charles! - Wonderful stuff. Gives the reader a good idea of how your musical is simply "A Capital Idea"---!

Randy B.

[snorlax]

Outstanding and fully deserved!!
Snor

[rbowser-]

It really is exciting, Charles. I said to Kate I wish I could hop on a plane to be there in October for the show. Alas, funds are insufficient for such a jaunt. But we'll be watching from afar, which means you gotta tell us more as the opening grows nigh, and then while the show runs.

Yeah!

Randy

[snorlax]

Your faithful correspondent Snorlax plans to sneak in and attend if at all possible, though he has been banned from venues ranging from Chicago to Louisville.

[Leaf]

Congrats to you, Charles! That's is a great first post to read after being away from to forum for too long. I hope it runs all summer ( and beyond), and that work schedule permits me to drift up to Rivertown to see it.

David

[danpowers]

Nice article. Advance publicity is always a good thing!

I hope the musical is progressing well. I still hope to come hear it if my schedule permits.

[Garritan]

Congratulations Charles!

Terrific article and a good preview of what is coming. To undertake such a project that combines all your talents must be exciting. 22 songs! Yikes :eek:

May Rivertown be a great success!

All the best,

Gary

[indianamusic]

Thanks for the comments and well wishing.
If I had the "normal" number of songs in this show I would be done about now. But as we put the show together, all of these songs seems needed to tell the story of Madison. I have been slowed down lately because I am back to writing songs - the first act songs were all written and waiting to be orchestrated. Now as I complete the 2nd act - I am writing songs again, though I have written most of the lyrics. Some of the songs are rather short, so don't think that all 22 are 5 - 6 minute songs.

With so many songs, I have to be watchful that none sound too much alike. I had a little problem with that with two songs, but worked it out. James Taylor (one of my favorites) can do that a lot, but I can't afford that within one show. The show is definitely a throw back to the old R & H shows - not comparing myself to those great guys. Rivertown is definitely a sweet and for the most part, sentimental show that the citizens of Madison will enjoy.

Regardless, I am pleased with how it is going, but I have a mountain of work still ahead - and of course there is life - my day job, etc. Much better than having nothing to do and I am hopeful it will be well received so I can then write future big shows.

The Indiana Bicentennial is looming ahead and that is what I want to get ready for after Rivertown is done.

[danpowers]

Interesting. Somehow the Indiana Bicentennial hasn't been on my radar till now. Of course, it isn't till 2016, so there's time.

Hopefully, the bicentennial will translate into opportunities for us Hoosier composers! :D