<div>An example, perhaps, of Vision2020's irrelevance, a dearth of widespread participation from prominent local businesses and institutions, is the frequency of great music performances at John's Alley, that as far as I recall, are rarely if ever mentioned on this list. Other examples are, no direct participation by local environmental organizations Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute or Friends of the Clearwater. I once asked one of the employee's at FOC why they did not post notice of their events and releases to Vision2020, and was met with a curious disinterest... Maybe they don't want to be overwhelmed by the exposure?</div>
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<div>From "John's Alley" website, about "Left Hand Smoke:"</div>
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<div>As the fanbase grew, the band continued to absorb and explore new music. In addition to the sounds of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Van Morrison that came through on their first release, the band updated the sound with an invigorating slice of James Brown and Motown soul. With the addition of the talented and Andrew Cloutier stepping in on the drums, the band released So Many Faces, Nonsense Parade, and At the Hotel in a musical journey that took them all across the West Coast. Since the release of these records, LHS has continued to collect accolades: they headlined the Backyard Stage at Seattles famous Bumbershoot Festival; opened for Maroon 5 in arenas during their Northwest leg of the national John Mayer/Maroon 5 tour; the band played with Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, and Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam during a benefit show in Seattle; on a repeat bill the following year, Mike McCready joined LHS on stage for a cover of Sympathy for the Devil bythe Rolling Stones; the LHS song Down the Road was licensed by Pangolin Pictures for use on the Discovery Channel; and the band was voted Seattle's Best Pop/Rock Band by readers of the Seattle Weekly.</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.friendsoftheclearwater.org/">http://www.friendsoftheclearwater.org/</a></div>
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<div>Vision2020 Post: Ted Moffett</div>