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Hays Free Press • February 19, 2020
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Driftwood singer releases evocative new album: ‘The World Passes By’ Eighteen months in the making, the album was produced in Wimberley by Slaughter and co-producer/engineer/ bassist Jeff Stocki, in the latter’s studio, Mic Side Manor.
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Bob Slaughter’s 5th self-produced studio album, The World Passes By, represents a bold new artistic direction for the Driftwood-based singer-songwriter. The 10 song collection portrays a mature artist at the top of his game dealing with weighty themes of mortality, social justice and environmental consciousness, yet still imbued with Slaughter’s innate optimism and affirmative lyrics, resulting in a sumptuous,
uplifting and, at times, meditative listening experience. “Besides being an evolution in my song writing, and my musical and vocal ambitions,” Slaughter said, “The World Passes By project has brought together an amazing and supportive
community of people in the music world, locally and beyond.” Eighteen months in the making, the album was produced in Wimberley by Slaughter and co-producer/engineer/ bassist Jeff Stocki, in the latter’s studio, Mic Side Manor. Performers on
the album include some of the Hill Country’s finest session players, with such featured notables as drummer Brandon Aly (New Bohemians), violinist Erik Hokkanen (Gary P Nunn), trumpeter Oliver Steck (Bob Schneider), saxophonist Jason Galbraith (U.S. Air Force Band), and vocalist Julie Ragins ( Justin Hayward/Moody Blues). Remote artists include Peter Purvis on Uilleann pipes and Ray Dillard on percussion. The song list includes Down in Your Bones,
Drums of Peace, Until My Dying Day, Food for the Soul, Impermanence, Shine, Return to
Now, Just a Little Shelter, Hold On, and title track The World Passes By.
Hays County Historical Commission Chair Peace Corps to hold information Kate Johnson given Leadership Award “This is a welldeserved award in recognition of Kate Johnson, who has done so much for Hays County in preserving our wonderful history.”
SUBMITTED REPORT The Texas Historical Commission presented Hays County Historical Commission Chair Kate Johnson with the John Ben Shepperd County Historical Commission Leadership Award at its recent REAL PLACES, Preserving Historic Texas 2020 Conference. Johnson also received the award in 2010. “Congratulations to Kate Johnson on this prestigious award,” County Judge Ruben Becerra said. “Her efforts to preserve the history and tell the stories of all the people of Hays County has not gone unnoticed.” Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe congratulated Johnson, saying, “This is a well-deserved award in recognition of Kate Johnson, who has done so much for Hays County in preserving our wonderful history.” The award is named for former Texas Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd, who, following his retirement from law,
–Debbie Ingalsbe, Hays County Commissioner, Pct. 1
founded the Texas Historical Marker program. Historical Commission members gave Johnson a standing ovation as she was recognized for her inspirational leadership and active community involvement. Johnson is the driving force behind such projects as the restoration of the Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center, the 1884 Hays County Jail, and the Katherine Ann Porter Literacy Center. "I am honored to receive this prestigious
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State Leadership Award winner Kate Johnson was presented with the John Ben Shepperd Leadership Award by Texas Historical Commission Executive Director Mark Wolfe (left) and Vice Chair John Crain at the REAL PLACES conference.
award,” Johnson said. “My sincere appreciation goes out to the dedicated members of the Hays County Historical Commission. Their commitment as volunteers in preserving and protecting the history of Hays County plays an integral part in my receiving this distinguished award from the
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