The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to the audience. It is an abundant musical evening. It moves on to an even greater affirmation of the spirit of man. Join in the celebration! Join in the exaltation!” This is Part Three (of 3). Listen to the spectacular closing night of the Theatrical Concert in its entirety!Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to the audience. It is an abundant musical evening. It moves on to an even greater affirmation of the spirit of man. Join in the celebration! Join in the exaltation!” This is Part Two (of 3). Listen to the spectacular closing night of the Theatrical Concert in its entirety!Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to the audience. It is an abundant musical evening. It moves on to an even greater affirmation of the spirit of man. Join in the celebration! Join in the exaltation!” This is Part One (of 3). Listen to the spectacular closing night of the Theatrical Concert in its entirety!Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music

Insights Into The Sacred Music of Julia Wade. We’ll take an in depth look at the making of the songs from Julia’s new Album, The Best Of Julia Wade.Julia Wade, President of Watchfire Music, has long been our best selling Recording Artist. Here she scores with yet another winner – the best of 15 plus albums of Inspirational/ Sacred music.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Podcasting — The evolution of the musical is upon us.It’s time for new works. Scattershot Symphony will now evolve from the past, to the present and into the future. Theater Of The Imagination. It’s inevitable. So here we are at the cutting edge of 21st century musicals – the musical podcast.It’s Radio Re-Imagined … only better. Today we offer a PRELISTEN, to songs from a musical written by Peter Link, Joe Bravaco and Larry Rosler. This episode is entitled“Theater Of The Imagination - Part 4”The Musical … SundownA Western Musicaland eventually,A Podcast MusicalWe take you back to the close of the great American Wild West ending in the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral. It stars some of the biggest and most famous characters of the storied Western — Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp and his two brothers, Virgil and Morgan, and the notorious Clanton Gang. Listen to its award winning Cast Album as Peter Link takes you, song by song, through both its story and also the making of and life of this fascinating and award winning musicalScattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

King of Hearts Podcasting — The evolution of the musical is upon us.It’s time for new works. Scattershot Symphony will now evolve from the past, to the present and into the future. Theater Of The Imagination. It’s inevitable. So here we are at the cutting edge of 21st century musicals – the musical podcast.It’s Radio Re-Imagined … only better. Today we offer a PRELISTEN, to songs from a new musical written by Peter Link, Steve Tesich and Jacob Brackman.. This episode is entitled“Theater Of The Imagination - Part 3”The Musical … King Of HeartsA Broadway Musicaland eventually,A Podcast MusicalWe’ll take you back to the 60s when the movie, King Of Hearts ran for 6 years every Saturday night in Harvard Square during the Cold War. Then to the 70s when King Of Hearts, the musical, opened on Broadway after the end of the Viet Nam war and finally to the last day of World War I when King Of Hearts took place. This whimsical anti-war story, sadly, seems to never lose its timeliness and power. Join Peter Link and his merry band of lunatics!Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting lightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonightScattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music:  watchfiremusic.com

The baby kicks again — and we’re off to the races.Three highly intelligent people join the family.We stand on the threshold of a new world.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

With no wheels, and back to walkin’, their desperate straights produce a surprising result — The Making of a Father.Desperate straights sometimes result in heroic feats … sometimes.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Ramon and the Coincidences of HondurasRamon — Our New Spanish FriendJose, The SuckerWe Smell A RatScattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Three sleeping bags, six people and a baby. Somehow we’ll just make do.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Once again, on the edge of foolishness, Thyme and Josiah demonstrate their generosity. The beginnings of an off-beat family foreshadow much drama, a wealth of laughter, and a mighty struggle comin’ their way.Scattershot Symphony is Presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Drivin’ Across America Like RoyaltyWings On My SoulTwinkies an’ ‘n RCThe Meeting Of Thyme and a Stock GirlLizzie’s Reckoning

The Savin' of a SoulSix Week HiatusA Purple DiscoveryWaiting for Lizzie

Goin’ on the road with nothin’ but the shirts upon their backs. The abduction of Lizzie.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Ride ‘Em Outta Town On A Rail!Two die. Three escape!

The Visit of Bishop Emmanuel Goodspeed escalates our story to the point of murder.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Another otherworldly interruption leads us to the nearly empty church of Reverend Josiah Washburn, Sunday morning with only Thyme, Gabe and Mama in attendance. (No parishioners) So, a wedding is held where Minister Josiah marries a surprising couple. Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com

Thyme bravely faces Josiah with the truth. He doesn’t buy it. He wants her to get Psychiatric help. He thinks both Thyme and Gabe are looney. Gabriel exposes himself to Josiah magnificently. Josiah is abashed, but convinced.Scattershot Symphony is presented by Watchfire Music watchfiremusic.com Episode Song CreditsPlease Don’t Let Me Go - Performed by Julia WadeI Am Gabriel - Performed by Peter LinkWhen All Is Said And Done - Performed by Peter LinkCredit RollBook and Lyrics by Peter Link and Ragan CourtneyMusic by Peter LinkDirector and Dramaturg – Ron StetsonThe Cast(In Order of Appearance)Thyme – Julia WadeGod – Michael TuckerJosiah Washburn – Steve BlanchardLizzie Cranbottom – Judy McLaneGabriel – Peter LinkGabe – Peter LinkMama – Terry BurrellBishop Emanuel Goodspeed – Patrick Ryan SullivanDikke Matumbeh – Melvin AbstonDr. Alfredo Encarnacion – Martin SolaMaj. Zwei Xiang – Michelle Liu CoughlinAbigail – Carolee GoodgoldDorothy – Emily BindigerMartha – Jan HorvathRufus – Patrick JudeTrucker – Wayne DuvallMorgan Abernathy – Wayne DuvallJose – Robert MontanoMaria – Natalie ToroElvira – Jenny BurtonRamon Rodriguez – Don ScardinoSlick Presley – Peter LinkProduction StaffWatchfire MusicJulia Wade – President, Peter Link, CEO & Creative DirectorAssociate Producer – Amanda WeitmanAssociate Producer – Barbara KellerAssociate Producer – Dustin LinkTheatrical Attorney – Christopher SmithMastered by Philip Klum Mastering, NYCDialogue Recording Engineer – Tim LeitnerMarketing – Jass Bianchi and Color In SoundCasting – Steve BlanchardCast Schedule Coordination – Jenny BurtonAssistant to Jenny Burton – Hanna RoweDriver – Patrick JudeRecording StudiosLink Studios, Summit, NJStrange Weather, Brooklyn, NYThe Recording Den, Bethany, CTJohn Kilgore Sound, NYC, NYAssistant Engineer – Nate BrailerTechnical Assistant To Peter Link – Nathan BurgdorffSound Effects Design & Implementation – Peter Link Sound Effects Research and Capture – Jenny BurtonPro Sound EffectsThe Hollywood Edge – The Premiere EditionPixabay.comDesignGraphics & Videography – Skye MaloneLogo Design – Renee Gannon

Thyme has a secret that no one wants to hear. Her best friend, Lizzie, totally rejects her explanation. The law says that you’re innocent until proven guilty. Why does that not apply here?