It's
rare that I have invited an artist to actually come back and play a
concert the very next month or so, but in the case of Alathea, it was
certainly warranted. Mandee and Cristi had us singing along with one
song after another off their new Christmas CD, as well as a few new
songs or old songs that didn't make it into their repetoire last time
around and a few more of Mandee's stories. It was a Christmas
clebration, with hot cider and desserts and good music. As forcasted,
this one sold out, so it's a good reminder to reserve your seat early.
It was particularly difficult for me as I had to turn some away who were on our waitlist. And yet if I had moved the concert to another venue, it would not have been quite the same, would it? There is something special about hearing music in a home, with old and new friends.