Gone too soon
and for today
tears will rain,
but the legacy will remain.
All that has been done,
creating songs that will be sung,
reverberating through the city.
Creating a buzz
that will not get forgotten.
A social connection, through sound,
giving voice to women
of all generations.
A sonic avalanche of talent
unearthed,
birthed a new scene,
from a dream to reality,
a collective scream
and that sound will be felt
in the way it creates safe space,
and enables stories to be heard.
It is more than a yell. It’s a roar
to be heard. Bring on the noise.
Raise the applause.
We raise a glass,
to say thank you
for all you have given,
breathing life into the rhythm.
You will live on.
in so many songs
and in each woman
that tunes a guitar
and starts to sing.
In every new pair
of hands hitting the drum.
In every connection,
created through the tunes.
Thanks for reading
The unglamorous project was formed by Ruth Miller
as a way to get more women of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels together
to form bands, to give voices
to people whose voices are not heard enough in the music and arts world.
Over the last year there have been lots of new bands formed,
all making waves on various stages across the Midlands,
its a truly beautiful thing.
Sadly Ruth passed away a few weeks ago.
But her legacy will remain and grow.
Today was her memorial get together,
and I thought I'd write a little piece to say thank you.
And to give praise to all of the hard work put in by Ruth and all of the bands.
You are all amazing, I have been lucky enough to see most of you,
and I am blown away by the talent,
and long may it continue.
Please check out the unglamorous sampler on Spotify,
and if you are in Leicester
or nearby cities keep an eye out for gigs
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