SO FAR...YET IN THERE!
By Jack Jigg2009-08-103 comments
I live in India...and when Woodstock happened I was 12 years old. So no I didn\'t get to witness the real thing. However, I saw the film 7 times. I play and sing Woodstock (CSNY) and Arlo\'s \'Coming into Los Angeles....I discovered Joe Cocker, Santana, Ritchie Haven, 10 Years after and Sly and the Family Stone (They impacted me the most)
My Woodstock story doesn\'t end with watching the film. I am currently a Disc Jockey (India\'s only dedicated host for Classic Rock and the Blues) My performing handle is BLACKJACK! When Artie Kornfeld (YES Artie Kornfeld) was planning to host WOODSTOCK in India we hooked up.
The whole concept of Woodstock has inspired me to host shows that promote talent...which is my cause...but I also follow the FREE SHOW concept learned on the efficacy of it from Artie\'s WOODSTOCK.
As I write this I am currently hosting an online show on www.myopusradio.com the FULL THROTTLE channel and I am doing a 60 minute tribute to Woodstock and Artie Kornfeld is going to be doing a Q&A LIVE from NY where I believe je is now...So from India and where I am WOODSTOCK is as real as it could be and more so...I thank Artie and the WOODSTOCK GENERATION for reaching out to me and encouraging me to keep doing what I do best...Be the standard bearer of music that is the cornerstone of all music...Classic Rock & the Blues in India....
I WISH YOU ALL PEACE, LOVE and HARMONY
My Woodstock story doesn\'t end with watching the film. I am currently a Disc Jockey (India\'s only dedicated host for Classic Rock and the Blues) My performing handle is BLACKJACK! When Artie Kornfeld (YES Artie Kornfeld) was planning to host WOODSTOCK in India we hooked up.
The whole concept of Woodstock has inspired me to host shows that promote talent...which is my cause...but I also follow the FREE SHOW concept learned on the efficacy of it from Artie\'s WOODSTOCK.
As I write this I am currently hosting an online show on www.myopusradio.com the FULL THROTTLE channel and I am doing a 60 minute tribute to Woodstock and Artie Kornfeld is going to be doing a Q&A LIVE from NY where I believe je is now...So from India and where I am WOODSTOCK is as real as it could be and more so...I thank Artie and the WOODSTOCK GENERATION for reaching out to me and encouraging me to keep doing what I do best...Be the standard bearer of music that is the cornerstone of all music...Classic Rock & the Blues in India....
I WISH YOU ALL PEACE, LOVE and HARMONY
3 Comments
jude worth2009-08-10
rock on BLACKJACK !!!
Dirkje Abma2009-08-19
Touching story, and as so many, influenced by Woodstock without even being there. Same happend to me, I was a girl and only 15 years old and living in Holland, so no chance of going, but on me too, all the music and all that love, peace and happiness has been with me through all my life.
Thanks for sharing your story, it realy touched me.
Thanks for sharing your story, it realy touched me.
Andy S2009-10-01
And they said it was a disaster area. Very encouraging for a 60 year old to hear that it is still spreading around the world. I myself didn\'t make it to the festival (by choice)due to a bad case of \"Uncle Sam\'s Blues\", while I was down the Hippie road, hook, line and sinker. I\'m not so sure I regret not being at woodstock, but I sure am glad it happened. Everyone is different and in different situations in life and their own time line. I have seen the movie maybe 20 or 30 times, at least 7 times since I bought the Woodstock 40th blue-ray. Love the nostalgia and am happy to hear many others around the world do also.