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    if i were a bell
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    take five
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    pure imagination
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    monk's dream
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    fool on the hill
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    overjoyed
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    land of make believe
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    eleanor rigby
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    well you needn't
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    if i only had a brain

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Pittsburgh Connection
Born and raised here, I have sung blues and gospel style material in and around town since '88...Truly enjoying my adventure with more improvisational music
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
God bless us, every one!
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
...i love the great music that happens at CJ's Clubhouse Thursday jam.
About Me:
Grateful for every song I get to sing, and for everyday I get to breathe... both of which feel like kind opportunities....currently enjoying making music with Virgil Walters and a plethora of wonderful musicians~
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At 6:47pm on October 25, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Erin ! Welcome ! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/Germany
At 6:14pm on July 29, 2009, Kyle VanDale said…
Diggin the mural
At 1:07am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 3:34am on December 30, 2008, Bruce C said…

Erin...God bless us all absolutely...and we are so blessed with the power, grace, and clarity of your voice and stylings....amen Is there a "jam" at CJ's Clubhouse...will bew in the 'Burgh this spring late...and am looking for places to jam while in town. If you ever need fresh images to match your talented voicings....would love to create some anytime...Happy New Years to you and all in your company...always b
At 3:23am on November 12, 2008, Donna Bailey said…
Hey Erin,
I want to thank you for coming out to the winery a while back.
I would love to chat with you sometime...keep blessing us with your beautiful voice!
Donna
At 2:07am on November 9, 2008, Paul & Gerry said…
Hey erin - great seeing and listening to you, Virgil and John on Thursday at Little E's ..... Luv ya P+G
At 2:44am on August 5, 2008, George C Jones said…
Hi Erin,
Had a real live ball working with you virgil and john fri. You sound better every time I hear you.
God bless,
At 10:06am on May 20, 2008, Justin Brown said…
Hey lady,

I wish there was a way to express how much I learned and enjoyed playing and knowing you other than just saying it. Hope all is well and hope to catch up soon.

love,

j

p.s. I finally got an upright bass!
At 3:26am on April 16, 2008, Benny Benack III said…
ahh no no, the enjoyment was all mine! I wish I could've heard everything you sang but I'm glad I was there for Take 5......breathtaking!
At 10:53pm on March 28, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Heeeey, Sorry I missed youlLast night. Jeff called and let me know Virgil was on gig and blah blah blah....Ha! Soon--it's in the stars! Wheeee! I look forward to it!!!! Enjoy the weekend! ciao, -janelle

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