Voted BEST CD, MOTIF MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS, 2006Joanne Lurgio - singer/songwriter - I was 10 years old when I got my first guitar. Inspired by the music of Janis Ian & Joni Mitchell, I spent hours behind my closed bedroom door singing my heart out. Back then my music was for my pleasure only... that is until the day my church pastor convinced me to lead a folk mass... it was the 70's and every church had a folk group. I wasn't sure where to begin and I was certain I was not ready to come out of my bedroom; however, how could I say"no" to my pastor? So, with great apprehension, I agreed. I teamed up with a friend, took a deep breath and gave it my best shot. I will never forget that first mass. With knees knocking, guitars ringing & the congregation singing ... a standing ovation. MAN, did that feel good! I knew I wanted more.Funny, life has a mind of its own and its not always easy to chase after your dreams....SKIP TO THE PRESENT.It's been so long in coming, I almost didn't believe it was re