David Holt joins Pat for the "It Makes Sense" Concert Tour
Oct. 1, 2007 -- Mayor Pat Smathers today announced plans to kick off his campaign with a series of concerts by North Carolina musician David Holt, a four-time Grammy winner whose mountain songs and stories have earned international acclaim.

The musical kick-off will unfold statewide, with concerts scheduled in six cities from the mountains to the coast.

"I am delighted to have my friend David join us for the ‘It Makes Sense' tour," Smathers said. "His work beautifully celebrates the common citizens who form the core of my campaign."

Holt is a frequent guest on Hee Haw, Nashville Now and The Grand Ole Opry. In addition to playing ten acoustic instruments, Holt hosts Riverwalk: Classic Jazz from the Landing for Public Radio International and public television's Folkways, a program highlighting traditional mountain craftsmen and musicians.

The faith in everyday people that led Holt to seek his musical education in the hills and hollers of Southern Appalachia back in 1968, when he embarked on a journey that included encounters with singing coal miners, banjo masters and a 122-year old washboard player, is echoed in Smathers' platform of "local leadership, statewide".

"North Carolina needs to empower and support its local leaders who know and understand their communities' unique challenges, strengths and priorities," Smathers said.

Tickets are $150, and may be purchased by sending a check made out to 
"Pat Smathers Campaign" to 118 Main St. Suite B, Canton, N.C. 28716, 
or by following the link below:
Purchase online

To learn more about David Holt, visit his web site at http://www.davidholt.com/.

 

 
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Thank you.

When I began my run for lieutenant governor, some skeptics said a
mayor from a small town in the western mountains couldn't compete.
Friends, we proved them wrong.

Thanks to your support and hard work, we showed the state that voters
will get behind a clean campaign grounded in innovative ideas to move
North Carolina forward. Although we didn't have the budget for the TV
ads and glossy mailers needed to win the nomination, hundreds of
thousands of North Carolinians agreed with us that we can strengthen
our state by strengthening our communities. I look forward to
continuing to fight for the issues I raised in my campaign, and
working with you to build a better North Carolina.

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I feel honored to have had the opportunity to run for lieutenant
governor. Sherry and I so enjoyed seeing our great state, and meeting
so many of you. I am extremely grateful for your support.

With best wishes, I am sincerely,

Pat Smathers
 
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