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DISCOGRAPHY
The Bards of Balance perform inspirational songs about community and freedom, and protest songs about corruption and misinformation.
“People always tell me that I ought to be myself,
But advertisements tell me that I need to be someone else.”
“I’ve traveled down many roads and trails,
Met wonderful people, have some wonderful tales to share.”
“Home to the greatest people that you’ll see. Home to the virtues of community.”
“I only want a little bit of real news
Not some talking head’s biased views.
That’s the corporate media blues.”
“Help a neighbor; hug a friend. Soon your troubles start to mend.”
“When you find yourself down and out it’s your neighbors and friends that count.”
“It happens in a wise democracy. New ideas that spring from liberty.
Freedom of thought and mind. Free speech without lies.”
“Money is free speech, so they say. Laws are passed for those who’ll pay.”
An instrumental with three themes.
“I’m working; two jobs or more.
Opportunity has gone and shut the door, has shut the door.
I’m working; but I’m further in debt.
I’m working, working, working and no peace I get.
“Oh, lobbying, you know I like it this way.
How many favors you get depends on how much you will pay
Me.”
FAN FEEDBACK:
“ got a message there that is for sure!! ”
“ On 1st listen, this band sounds good and has something important to say. ”
“ Love the music. And your voices are great. ”
“ Love the lyrics, are very good. ”
“ A crisp new sound for a society of people who need to stop and appreciate what is important to them. ”
“ Great group!!!! with much talent to give!”
THE BARDS:
Kirk Sinclair – Guitarist, Songwriter
Matt Papanek – Keyboardist
Alex Hotchkiss – Drumset
Andrew Thomson – Percussion, Winds
Suzanne Bourdeaux – Violin
