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The Next Chapter: Jan. 16, 2010

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[img]541|left|Carter Dewberry||no_popup[/img]After years of trying on different labels, I have finally realized that the form of my music (style, genre) is less important to me than the feelings it evokes in listeners.

In the last four months, I have climbed peaks, meditated for days in solitude, wept in the shadows of grief and uncertainty, and danced in appreciation of the infinite beauty contained in a spectacular meal, gorgeous flower, or adoring gaze from my partner.

In each of these (as with all) experiences, I focus on feeling what comes to the surface as well as what lies beneath, whether it be beautiful or terrifying. For when I allow myself to feel unconditionally, I accept myself unconditionally.

This is the first step towards living in my utmost joy, which is connection – to myself, nature, and my family, friends and community.

Now that I have spent months alone translating these feelings into music, it is time to re-establish my connection with the world. As such, I need your help.

I want to know how these moments, exposed through my music as catchy riffs, mournful laments and passionate tangos, MOVE YOU.

Please join me as I share the beauty of this journey on Jan. 16. And afterwards, please dare to share with me your feelings, the good and the ugly.

I am here to listen.

Details:

Saturday, Jan. 16 – 9 p.m. (the show will begin promptly)

The Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Tickets available at www.yosttheater.com ($10/$6 students).

Ms. Dewberry, an accomplished cellist, completed her DMA in Chamber Music Performance from UCLA in December 2005. She received her MM in Cello Performance from UCLA in June 2002 and her B.M. in Cello Performance from Western Michigan University in April 1998. She also holds a B.A. in French with a minor in Women's Studies and Philosophy.

Ms. Dewberry is celebrating the release of her latest album, “Origins.”

Her website is www.carterdewberry.com

She may be contacted at carter@carterdewberry.com