Call to Order...

Went to the inaugural meeting of the Roots, Rhythm & Blues Association of Coastal Carolina last night. First order of business was to drop “Blues” from the masthead in order to avoid the perception of conflict or competition with the Blues Society of the Lower Cape Fear. Methinks the lady doth protest too much...

Regardless of protestations to the contrary, I believe the Blues Society will feel threatened. I also have no doubt that their insecurity will manifest itself in unsubstantiated smears, outright sabotage, and other forms of general unhelpfulness. It will be unfortunate, but of course, unavoidable given human nature.

As Scott Cable has outlined his vision for the new organization, the Association will be more focused on charitable aims than I ever percieved the old Blues Society to be. Maintaining the charitable impulse will be our greatest challenge once we get past the initial push. The folks who showed up last night certainly have the talent and stability to form a great musical organization. Whether the desire to give will survive the desire to simply play remains to be seen.

Hat’s off to Scott and Arthur for getting the ball rolling.