#043 - 2♦️ - An update from Rick Ausland AND the previously-recorded episode featuring conversations with Bril Barrett, Sarah Reich, Davon Suttles, Evan Ruggiero, and Rush Benson.

This is one of my best episodes so far. I feel so much gratitude that you are listening to this one. Thank you.

On 8/25, the day before I was in a bike accident, I recorded episode #43. I connected my phone and microphone, and called tap dancer friends all around the country. Some answered including; Bril Barrett, Rush Benson, Sarah Reich, Evan Ruggiero, and Davon Suttles. Others who did not pick their phones were left voicemails including; Matt at Dancing Fair, Ricci Milan, Rusty Frank, Anthony LoCascio, and Ashley Gonzalez.

Then on the next day, 8/26, I flew off of a bike, hit my head and broke some bones. I tell the story here at the beginning of this episode along with an update. Then you will hear my phone conversations originally recorded 8/25 and unreleased until now.

I am thankful, grateful, and touched by your well-wishes, prayers, and generosity. It is a huge reason why I am healing so well. Thank you!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rick-ausland

This episode features guitar by Andy Ausland. He sent these to me to uplift my days, and I hope it does the same for you.

As promised, our website launched on Saturday August 14th, and we've got HTSWT stickers and buttons just waiting to get into your hands!
Please check it out, and let us know what you would like to see on it. havetapshoeswilltravel.com

Questions? Comments? Ideas?

Visit Anchor.fm/HaveTapShoesWillTravel and record a quick voicemail message using your phone. We also welcome your tap dance-related book recommendations and movie suggestions.

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Send me an email. Hit me up! rick@havetapshoeswilltravel.com

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Thank you to Matt and the staff at Dancing Fair, Cathy Wind & Keane Sense of Rhythm, and Andy Ausland for the music!

"New Jack Hennepin" from Bucket Drummin' Volume 1 by The Ausland Brothers is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify.
Copy/paste and search it. 10 tracks all-percussion. Perfect for tap class!

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES

Dancing Fair - dancingfair.com

Buckets and Tap Shoes - bucketsandtapshoes.com

Twin Cities Tap Festival - twincitiestap.com

Keane Sense of Rhythm - tapcompany.org

Rhythm Street Movement - rhythmstreetmovement.com

Sarah Reich - sarahreich.com

M.A.D.D. Rhythms - maddrhythms.com


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- Professor Robert L. Reed, St. Louis Tap and Heritage Festival

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