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Welcome to Sew & So, brought to you by BERNINA, made to create! I'm Meg Goodman, and today, you're in for an exclusive treat. Join me on a behind-the-scenes tour of a truly extraordinary milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Houston Quilt Festival.  This isn't just any quilt show; it's an international celebration of artistry, creativity, and history. We'll be diving deep with attendees, educators, personalities, and prize-winning quilters, capturing those moments that make this event so iconic. And, of course, we'll be peeking behind the curtains… because that's what we love to do on Sew & So, bringing you right into the heart of the action at one of the world's most renowned quilt festivals. This legendary event began in 1974, a time when the world was changing fast. Karey Bresenhan, a visionary, opened her quilt shop, Great Expectations, in Houston, Texas, sparking what would become an incredible journey. Just to give you a sense of that time: President Nixon resigned over Watergate, ABBA's Waterloo was topping charts, and movies like The Godfather Part II and Blazing Saddles were captivating audiences. Nike was filing its first patent, People magazine launched, and fashion was all about flared pants and leisure suits. Quite a backdrop, right?   The Festival's Remarkable History (1:34)Bob Ruggiero, Vice President of Communications for Quilts, Inc. (www.quiltsinc.com), shares the fascinating story of how the festival began in 1974 and grew into an international sensation. From behind-the-scenes secrets to exciting plans for the future, Bob's insights set the stage for our journey. International Flavors and Creative Innovation (6:31)Meet vibrant vendors like Isabelle Bische from France and Karen Barry of Quilt Passions in Kailua Kona, HI. From Quilts to Mysteries (8:56)Bestselling author Arlene Sachitano (www.Arlenesachitano.com), known for her Harriet Truman/Loose Threads mystery series, explains how Houston inspires her work and why this festival is close to her heart. Stories from Attendees (11:37)Quilters Kim and Jean from Quero, TX, and Becky and Anne from Georgetown, TX, reflect on their favorite moments, while April from Texas and Scott from California share their first impressions of the festival. A Global Masterpiece (13:05)Discover this year's Best of Show quilt, a breathtaking creation from China. Hear from the artist, Chen Jing, in a touching conversation made possible through a friend and Google Translate. Let's let Bob Ruggiero introduce it. Artistry Meets Innovation (17:29)Past Sew & So guest Kestral Michaud (www.kestralmichaud.com) returns as the winner of the Master Award for Contemporary Artistry. Her journey continues to inspire!  Empowering Communities (18:36 & 22:35)Spotlight on nonprofits: Meet newcomers like Danielle Harper from the Barbara Bush Foundation (www.bushhoustonliteracy.org) and Jessica Rudolph from My Very Own Blanket (www.myveryownblanket.org), as well as returning groups like MD Anderson (www.mdanderson.org/ovarian-quilt-project), Sew Powerful (www.sewpowerful.org), and Creativity Shell (www.creativityshell.org). Learn about their incredible missions and how you can help.  Deep in the heart (24:58)In the charming town of LaGrange, TX stands the Texas Quilt Museum. www.texasquilymuseim.org Meet Executive Director Deborah Blanchette Bradley who shares its story and its effort to preserve the history and future of quilting. Why they were there (26:47)Meet attendees April from Texas and Scott from California and they talk about their event experience. Meet Jeanne Delpit of BERNINA (27:42)Making her Sew & So debut, Jeanne (https://weallsew.com/author/jeannecd/) offers a peek behind the scenes of the BERNINA exhibit and her role as National Events Manager.  Rising Stars and Seasoned Pros (30:50 & 34:31)Get to know Nick Jarrett, a newcomer mentored by Ricky Tims, and Uzoma Samuel, who updates us on his artistic achievements since QuiltCon.  Serging Queen and Quilting Royalty (34:58)BERNINA's Pam Mahshie (@pammahshie) and Toni Smith, a.k.a. Quiltoni (www.quiltoni.com), share their latest projects and Houston experiences.  The Magic of Haute Couture (37:52 & 41:19)Fashion visionary Joe Vecchiarelli (@joevecchiarelli) who has many collaborations with Disney, Dancing with the Stars, and Dolly Parton, tells us what he's been up to lately.(40:22) And then there's the wonderful “Evening of Style with Nick Verreos” that Joe was responsible for making happen… An Evening of Style (41:19)And then…there's Nick himself! www.nickverreos.com(46:32)Join us now in the front row for this amazing display of Haute Couture as Nick Verreos provide commentary on his wonderful creations. Here's Jill Benge to lead off the evening!  And the Winners Are… (48:41)Meet the three winners of the BERNINA machines raffled off at the fashion show Kim GImblet, Wendy Shapiro, and Elizabeth Martin  Reflections (49:49)And what did Beth from Pittsburg, Kathy from Prescott, AZ and Lynn from Colleyville TX think of the show?! A Grand Finale (50:37)Bob Ruggiero wraps up the festival with his reflections on this momentous event.And it's this very spirit—the connections, the creativity, the shared passion—that makes the Houston Quilt Festival so extraordinary. We at Sew & So were honored to be right there on the floor, immersed in it all. Our deepest thanks to everyone who shared their time, their stories, and their enthusiasm with us, painting a vivid picture of what makes this festival a cherished experience year after yearBe sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests. That's S E W A N D S O Podcast.com. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

William Gorlin serves as McLaren Engineering Group's Vice President - Entertainment Division, is a graduate of Cornell University, and is registered as a Professional Engineer in 26 States. His 38 years of experience include engineering of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, theatrical infrastructure, buildings, show action equipment, scenic elements, theme park attractions, architectural theming, sculptures, and other frameworks, worldwide. Mr. Gorlin is a member of the ESTA Rigging Working Group, ASTM Committee F24 for Amusement Rides and Devices, and Structural Engineers Association of New York.  Bill received the 2024 Backstage Legend and Master Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project and was named “Engineer of the Year” in 2018 by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Bill is the author of the “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill Sapsis, Focal Press, 2015.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

William Gorlin serves as McLaren Engineering Group's Vice President - Entertainment Division, is a graduate of Cornell University, and is registered as a Professional Engineer in 26 States. His 38 years of experience include engineering of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, theatrical infrastructure, buildings, show action equipment, scenic elements, theme park attractions, architectural theming, sculptures, and other frameworks, worldwide. Mr. Gorlin is a member of the ESTA Rigging Working Group, ASTM Committee F24 for Amusement Rides and Devices, and Structural Engineers Association of New York.  Bill received the 2024 Backstage Legend and Master Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project and was named “Engineer of the Year” in 2018 by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Bill is the author of the “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill Sapsis, Focal Press, 2015.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Join me in welcoming #FilippoVoltaggio on our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast today, a man of many talents. Filippo is an author, “The Little Dog That Could,” singer, songwriter, life coach, and so much more. He started his career as a successful fortune-500 business executive, but decided he was destined for more. So he left the world of business behind to follow his passion for music, which was instilled in him at a young age listening to opera and Italian music with his family. He and his songs have appeared in numerous films, such as “A Walk in The Clouds” with Keanu Reeves and “Noise” with Tim Robbins. Yet, this wasn't the final chapter for Filippo. He decided to put his singing career on hold to pursue hosting, and his “The LIFE CHANGES Show” earned him the “President's Call to Service Award,” as in President Barack Obama,” and the “Master Award” from the Save the World Foundation. This is one multi-talented man. And there's more, but you'll have to tune in to our show here to find out. Talk about an inspiration! Join us at #LittleItaly and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, with me as your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, a proud Italian-American. Our podcast is available on all video and audio platforms, so please “like us,” leave a comment, and invite your friends, too. Ciao

Please welcome #FilippoVoltaggio to our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast , a man of many talents. Filippo is truly a master and talent of nearly anything he touches. He is an author, “The Little Dog That Could,” singer, songwriter, life coach, and so much more. He started his career as a successful fortune-500 business executive, but decided he was destined for more. So he left the world of business behind to follow his passion for music, which was instilled in him at a young age listening to opera and Italian music with his family. In fact, he and his songs have appeared in numerous films, such as “A Walk in The Clouds” with Keanu Reeves and “Noise” with Tim Robbins. Yet, this wasn't the final chapter for Filippo. Filippo then decided to put his singing career on hold to pursue hosting, and his “The LIFE CHANGES Show” earned him the “President's Call to Service Award,” as in President Barack Obama,” and the “Master Award” from the Save the World Foundation. It seems anything he touches turns to gold. There's more, but you'll have to tune in to our show. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, a proud Italian-American. Our podcast is available on all video and audio platforms, so please “like us,” leave a comment, and invite your friends, too. CiaoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=GYVQXMPXJL9D4)

Join me in welcoming #FilippoVoltaggio on our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast today, a man of many talents. Filippo is an author, “The Little Dog That Could,” singer, songwriter, life coach, and so much more. He started his career as a successful fortune-500 business executive, but decided he was destined for more. So he left the world of business behind to follow his passion for music, which was instilled in him at a young age listening to opera and Italian music with his family. He and his songs have appeared in numerous films, such as “A Walk in The Clouds” with Keanu Reeves and “Noise” with Tim Robbins. Yet, this wasn't the final chapter for Filippo. He decided to put his singing career on hold to pursue hosting, and his “The LIFE CHANGES Show” earned him the “President's Call to Service Award,” as in President Barack Obama,” and the “Master Award” from the Save the World Foundation. This is one multi-talented man. And there's more, but you'll have to tune in to our show here to find out. Talk about an inspiration! Join us at #LittleItaly and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, with me as your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, a proud Italian-American. Our podcast is available on all video and audio platforms, so please “like us,” leave a comment, and invite your friends, too. Ciao

Filippo Voltaggio is Author, Workshop Leader, Host of “The LIFE CHANGES Show,” and Creator / Designer of a transformational jewelry line, PHI Beads™ and runs a program called “The Recalibration”    Filippo has experienced many “life changes” and has subsequently made a career of supporting others in their life changes.  Along the way, he has garnered many awards, including two “President's Call to Service Awards,” a U.S., Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, and the “Master Award” from the Save the World Foundation. what you will hear on this podcast: * a discussion on the instantaneous connection that makes life so special * hear how strong an influence his mother was on him even in a world where woman were overlooked  * how he saw things that others did not see and how he sometimes gotten punished for it * the stories here are less important and what the feeling of being an empath showed hm * the story of the two people yelling * the sensitivity that we all have as children * how he saw things and shared it and people told him he could know that and still watching it coming to pass * hear the conversation around just knowing things we shouldn't know and shutting it down and the process of opening the door * the hidden cure of saliva * what scares you about shutting the door? * what is the battle that prevents us from really giving voice to the voice that is our voice * the effect of frustration on guidance * the beauty of not knowing how we know what comes through us * the client that got him to share more information with her out of love and not frustration and her feedback * what allowed him to move from sharing important things with people out of love rather than frustration * hear about The Recalibration Course * the story of the famous director and what he said to me after interviewing him after his first show * the interview that opens people's heart * our conversation on story, stories and the belief that you believe the stories you .  * giving people the space to live their story and tell it until it no longer feels comfortable * the story of the woman who didn't want to participate and then broke out of th story to tel a new story * what most surprises him in the work he does * the realisation that wanting to be someone else would not allow us to be ourself    * the lesson of the tomato plant man                                                    * how the quality of what we do is so much more important than the many things we do * the calmative value of many voices informing us * we do not need to hand over to others what we have been handed * that beautiful moment where someone you see as one person suddenly becomes more himself * the story about how the stories we believe can and do change * the recalibration that happens when we give people the time to change at their own pace * i misspoke his website at the end of the show. his main website is www.lifechangesshow.com   Here is his website URL and also his social media links:   www.lifechangesshow.com www.filippovoltaggio.com www.thelittledogthatcould.com www.therecalibration.com www.lifeIMPROVment.com https://www.facebook.com/TheLifeChangesShow/ https://www.facebook.com/FilippoVoltaggio https://www.instagram.com/iamfilippo/ https://twitter.com/iamfilippo

We start a new segment on Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour called "Christmas Jukebox" this hour with NEW holiday tracks from JD McPherson (from the recent Record Store Day release) and Los Lobos from latest Christmas release.  We also spin NEW tracks from Hot Chickens, Sarah Mai, Stray Cats, Marti Brom, The Swamp Shakers, The 40 Acre Mule and Brea Burns & The Boleros as part of our instru-Mental Breakdown!  We'll take a walk to the Doo-Wop Corner with tracks by The Heartbeats and Big Sandy AND the Ameripolitan Music Awards spotlight returns as we play 2020 Honky Tonk Group nominees Western Centuries, Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels, The Country Side Of Harmonica Sam, The Shootouts as well as a track from Master Award recipient Duane Eddy!!   Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed: Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Hot Chickens- "Rave On" Stray Cats- "I'll Be Looking Out For You" Marti Brom- "Last Ten Years With You"   instru-Mental Breakdown: Brea Burns & The Boleros- "El Camino Del Peyote Part 1" Danny Gatton- "The Simpsons theme"   The Swamp Shakers- "Hot Rod Rocket" The 40 Acre Mule- "Josephine" The Ridgetop Westeernaires- "Lookin' For Better Days"   The Doo-Wop Corner: The Heartbeats- "A Thousand Miles Away" Big Sandy- "Guided Missiles"   Ameripolitan Music Awards Spotlight 2020 Honky Tonk Group Of The Year Nominees: Western Centuries- "Wild Birds" Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels- "Jailbird" Duane Eddy (Master Award recipient)- "Mr. Guitar" The Country Side Of Harmonica Sam- "If That's The Way It's Gotta Be" The Shootouts- "Reckless Abandon"   Christmas Jukebox: Los Lobos- "Christmas and You" JD McPherson- "Red Bowl (For A Blue Girl)"   Outro Music Bed:  Los Straitjackets- "Tempest"

This week Jeff is joined by Lee Huffman from Bald Thoughts and the We Travel There podcast. They chat about the benefits of attending an award travel/frequent flyer event such as the Chicago Seminars or CardCon. Find other folks to "geek" out with and in the mean time, you never know what you might learn! Tune in to get an exclusive scoop on an upcoming Award Travel 101 event too!LinksBaldThoughtshttps://twitter.com/BaldThoughtshttps://www.instagram.com/baldthoughts/WeTravelTherehttps://twitter.com/WeTravelTherehttps://www.instagram.com/wetravelthere/Chicago SeminarsCardConFinConNowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastTune in every Tuesday to NowBoarding for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!Recent episodes include:Last-Minute Summer Award Deals & United Stalks CustomersYour Flight Canceled? And, We Look At Moxy Hotels!Protect Your Privacy: Don’t Get Hacked By The Chinese Government10 Hour Amtrak Delays & Shady OTAsDisneyland’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge & What is Juice Jacking?Saving Plenty With Cash Back Offers & New AA International Routes!

EMOTIONAL SAVVY: THE RELATIONSHIP HELP SHOWwith Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help DoctorCHANGES: Do You Need to Change To Have the Life & Relationship You Want? What Needs to Change? Guest: Filippo Voltaggio, Life Coach / Author / Radio HostFilippo's work as a Life Coach, Speaker, Author, Workshop Creator and Leader, and as Host of The LIFE CHANGES Show, revolves around change, and the wholeness and expansion of The Self.From early childhood Filippo Voltaggio never believed in pigeonholing himself into any one thing. When asked, “what he wanted to be when he grew up,” he would proclaim, “I want to be Filippo.”Filippo grew up to be Filippo, and his career path and life experiences have been unique to only him.From early childhood to adulthood he acted and sang on stages from small to large, local to International, in plays, musicals, operas and his own concerts, including he and his music being in a handful of Hollywood Films and CDs played on international radio stations.Early on as a business professional he worked as a Junior Manager at IBM, a Fortune 500 Company, in the number three slot, at the time.From business to life coach, radio host and...Filippo has been recognized with several awards. Most notably, he received two awards from President Barack Obama, one in his first term, “The President’s Call to Service Award,” and one at the end of his second term, “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” He also received the “Master Award” from the Save The World Foundation.CONNECT WITH FILLIPPO at FilippoVoltaggio.comCONNECT WITH DR. RHOBERTA SHALER:Website: ForRelationshipHelp.comFacebook: RelationshipHelpDoctorTwitter: Twitter.com/RhobertaShalerLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShalerYouTube: YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelpFree Passive-Aggressive Checklist Free Relationship ChecklistSubscribe to Dr. Shaler's newsletter, Tips for Relationships If you have not worked with Dr. Shaler before, you can have your first one-hour session for only $97.#relationshipadvice #TipsForRelationships #Hijackals #toxicpeople #mentalhealthmatters #MHNRNetwork #RhobertaShaler #narcissists #borderlines #antisocial #difficultpeople #emotionalabuse #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #abuse #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #personalitydisorder #difficultpeople See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EMOTIONAL SAVVY: THE RELATIONSHIP HELP SHOWwith Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help DoctorCHANGES: Do You Need to Change To Have the Life & Relationship You Want? What Needs to Change? Guest: Filippo Voltaggio, Life Coach / Author / Radio HostFilippo's work as a Life Coach, Speaker, Author, Workshop Creator and Leader, and as Host of The LIFE CHANGES Show, revolves around change, and the wholeness and expansion of The Self.From early childhood Filippo Voltaggio never believed in pigeonholing himself into any one thing. When asked, “what he wanted to be when he grew up,” he would proclaim, “I want to be Filippo.”Filippo grew up to be Filippo, and his career path and life experiences have been unique to only him.From early childhood to adulthood he acted and sang on stages from small to large, local to International, in plays, musicals, operas and his own concerts, including he and his music being in a handful of Hollywood Films and CDs played on international radio stations.Early on as a business professional he worked as a Junior Manager at IBM, a Fortune 500 Company, in the number three slot, at the time.From business to life coach, radio host and...Filippo has been recognized with several awards. Most notably, he received two awards from President Barack Obama, one in his first term, “The President’s Call to Service Award,” and one at the end of his second term, “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” He also received the “Master Award” from the Save The World Foundation.CONNECT WITH FILLIPPO at FilippoVoltaggio.comCONNECT WITH DR. RHOBERTA SHALER:Website: ForRelationshipHelp.comFacebook: RelationshipHelpDoctorTwitter: Twitter.com/RhobertaShalerLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShalerYouTube: YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelpFree Passive-Aggressive Checklist Free Relationship ChecklistSubscribe to Dr. Shaler's newsletter, Tips for Relationships If you have not worked with Dr. Shaler before, you can have your first one-hour session for only $97.#relationshipadvice #TipsForRelationships #Hijackals #toxicpeople #mentalhealthmatters #MHNRNetwork #RhobertaShaler #narcissists #borderlines #antisocial #difficultpeople #emotionalabuse #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #abuse #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #personalitydisorder #difficultpeople See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nancy Lombardo,  has performed her unique comedy from coast to coast.  TV credits include The Colin Quinn Show NBC, SNL “All my Children” PBS,  Comedy Tonight, Nickelodeon.  The Nancy Lombardo Show channel 56/83/34 NYC worldwide on www.mnn.org. www.comedyconcepts.com Tony Bongiovi has built a critically acclaimed and award-winning career as an engineer and record producer. He has earned more than 50 gold and platinum albums for his work that began under the tutelage of the great Berry Gordy at Motown in Detroit. His production credits include artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Bon Jovi, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Gloria Gaynor and Star Wars by Meco. Bongiovi conceived, designed and built the legendary Power Station Studios in Manhattan. Their clients include: Madonna, AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey and many others. A recognized expert in acoustical engineering, Bongiovi has served as a consultant for 3M Corporation, Turner Broadcasting, BASF Corp and CBS to improve the sound quality and acoustical environment for The Late Show with David Letterman. Stephen Webber is an Emmy-winning composer, and the Executive Director of BerkleeNYC, where he oversees the legendary Power Station recording studios. As Dean of Strategic Initiatives, Stephen is innovating Berklee’s curriculum across multiple campuses. Stephen was the founding director of Berklee’s degree in Music Production, Technology and Innovation, and the CTO of Berklee’s Valencia Campus.  Stephen has produced, engineered and played on countless albums, recording with artists as diverse as Nas, DJ Premier, Kathy Mattea and Meshell Ndegeocello. Professor Webber wrote the best-selling book, Turntable Technique: The Art of the DJ, the first book to approach the turntable as a musical instrument.

Do you notice that you feel somehow obligated to meet the needs of other people? Why is that?In this episode, we talk about that, and my guest, Filippo Voltaggio, talks about why some people find it so difficult to say "No." Recognizing that, as an adult, you can choose to change your mindsets and patterns, he talks about his work, The Recalibration.More about Filippo VoltaggioFilippo's work as a Life Coach, Speaker, Author, Workshop Creator and Leader, and as Host of The LIFE CHANGES Show, revolves around change, and the wholeness and expansion of The Self.From early childhood Filippo Voltaggio never believed in pigeonholing himself into any one thing. When asked, “what he wanted to be when he grew up,” he would proclaim, “I want to be Filippo.”From business to life coach, radio host and...Filippo has been recognized with several awards. Most notably, he received two awards from President Barack Obama, one in his first term, “The President’s Call to Service Award,” and one at the end of his second term, “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” He also received the “Master Award” from the Save The World Foundation.Filippo's lifelong interests in the Esoteric Sciences have also lead him to pursue and achieve certifications in many of the Sciences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you notice that you feel somehow obligated to meet the needs of other people? Why is that?In this episode, we talk about that, and my guest, Filippo Voltaggio, talks about why some people find it so difficult to say "No." Recognizing that, as an adult, you can choose to change your mindsets and patterns, he talks about his work, The Recalibration.More about Filippo VoltaggioFilippo's work as a Life Coach, Speaker, Author, Workshop Creator and Leader, and as Host of The LIFE CHANGES Show, revolves around change, and the wholeness and expansion of The Self.From early childhood Filippo Voltaggio never believed in pigeonholing himself into any one thing. When asked, “what he wanted to be when he grew up,” he would proclaim, “I want to be Filippo.”From business to life coach, radio host and...Filippo has been recognized with several awards. Most notably, he received two awards from President Barack Obama, one in his first term, “The President’s Call to Service Award,” and one at the end of his second term, “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” He also received the “Master Award” from the Save The World Foundation.Filippo's lifelong interests in the Esoteric Sciences have also lead him to pursue and achieve certifications in many of the Sciences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday’s show was bound to sell out because Berklee forces arrived with a couple hundred students, faculty and alumni and because their very distinguished alums Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings asked if their performance and award presentation could be nested in a special Roots show. That means a lot to us, and both parties pulled out the stops to create one of the finest and most meaningful shows we’ve ever put on. Liz Longley has a song with a chorus that starts “You’ve got that way…” and wow, so does she. Armed with an acoustic guitar and her cool, smoky and nimble voice, she took the stage for our first set. The songs have become hits for me from repeated listening to her debut album. “Memphis” and “Bad Habit” are new soul folk standards. “Skin And Bones” has a darker Appalachian edge. Then it was on to a very different voice in Sierra Hull, with her musically entwined new string trio and songs from her fascinating new Weighted Mind album. After the title track we heard the baroque and intricate composed interplay of “Queen of Hearts/Royal Tea” (thank you Berklee training) and the silk pillow of a song that is “Lullaby.” We were only one song into Maureen Murphy’s set when Photographer Tony whispered to me that we were experiencing the finest singer in the show’s history. There’s a case to be made. I’ve rarely seen so much refinement and technique mingled with so much power and passion. Murphy delivered four very different songs with a rocking, versatile quartet, but the capstone was her ode to her singing idol Lisa Fisher “How Can I Ease The Pain.” The song’s free form gave Maureen ample ways to shape and craft and massage and emote. It was simply breathtaking in its range of textures, from delicate to forceful. And she got to hit a classic money note in Martin Sexton’s “Smoke.” It would have been difficult to pack more musical range or magic into 20 minutes. I’ve been watching Gillian and Dave perform for twenty years, and it’s always riveting. Certainly, seeing the MCR logo behind them was extra inspiring and gratifying. They opened with spectral unison singing on “The Way It Will Be,” making the harmonies of “The Way It Goes” and “Miss Ohio” all the more bloom-like. When Berklee President Roger Brown presented the school’s American Master Awards to them (as individuals by the way not a group), he cited Dave’s harmonically rich and inventive guitar playing. And yes, that’s one thing I’ve always loved about it – close, dissonant intervals delivered with bebop command and a staccato attack, like Bill Monroe downstrokes on Eddie Lang’s guitar. And on this night I got to be about 20 feet from his shredding solo on “Red Clay Halo,” one of my favorite Gill and Dave songs. Their final number “Everything Is Free” includes the line “we’re gonna do it anyway, even if it doesn’t pay,” and that’s how GW and DR always sounded to me. Their old friend T Bone Burnett, who collected the night’s other Master Award, played amiable electric guitar strokes and sang a bit on that final tune before adding a whole new verse about a certain orange presidential candidate in the rollicking Nashville Jam on “I’ll Fly Away.”