We are still accepting musical instruments for the kids down in Slidell, LA so, if you have any lying around the house feel free to contact me and we would be happy to put it in the hands of some kids that really need them.

We are once again heading down to the New Orleans area this coming April 9th-15th We will be bring along with us some more musicial instruments. Thanks to The Guitar and Amp Center in donating brand new banjo. We would also like to thank Guy Davis for sending some musicial instruments our way, thanks Guy!
Still Pickin'
Bill Hudson

Just to let you folks know, we are again heading to the Gulf coast this coming Oct. with a pile of musical instruments. Our thanks to to all the folks who have given us the instruments.
Still Pickin'
Bill Hudson

Well, we will be going next week to the Gulf Coast again. Below is the press release we will be sending out to the world Oct. 1.
Here is hoping all are having a cool fall.
Still Pickin'
Bill Hudson
ANNOUNCING THE FEEL GOOD TOUR- OCTOBER 4-11
GULF COAST, LA
Roanoke, VA Oct. 1, 2007
The Feel Good Tour is returning for the 9th time to the Gulf Coast after having brought more than 70 musical instruments to schools in Slidell and Buras, La. Members of the tour also give live performances at churches, Emergency Community Centers, and pretty much anywhere people need a little cheering up.

Accepting donations of musical instruments in general and school band instruments in particular, The Feel Good Tour aims to re-supply as many school children with something to play as possible. Donations have thus far come from as far as Alaska, Chicago, Ill., New York, Pennsylvania, and other parts of Virginia.
Dragonfly.com sponsors “The Feel Good Tour” and helped conceive with Bill Hudson, who has taken the tour to the region 8 times, , The Feel Good Tour started as a mission to use music as a healing force to ease stress and anxieties for Gulf Coast residents in the wake of the devastating hurricanes of 2005. Fellow musician Al Coffey was soon brought
on-board, and, after their first trip, gathering instruments for school kids in that area soon became a major focus. The mission continues.
Bill Hudson and Al Coffey will be returning with 3 guitars, 2 banjos, 2 accordions, 1 drum set, 1 violin, and 2 flutes for the schools in the Louisiana area.
Contact: Bill Hudson
540 819-2354

Well, folks we are going again this Dec. 7-14 and all the info is the same. Here is a story NPR did on what we are doing,
http://wwoz.org/community/streettalk/
Here is hoping all have a safe Thanksgiving.
Still Pickin’
Bill Hudson

Dear Folks,
We are now up too 124 instruments we have taken down to the Gulf coast.
Here is a story that a NJ newspaper did on what we are doing.
http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-12-12/62847.html
Here is hoping all had a safe and warm New Year.
Still Pickin'
Bill Hudson