{"product_id":"proud-to-have-been-a-volunteer-straight-from-the-streets-indy-arts-fest-m-3-mug-11oz","title":"Proud to have been a volunteer - Straight from the Streets Indy Arts Fest - M#3 Mug 11oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eProud to have been a volunteer - Straight from the Streets Indy Arts Fest - M#3 Mug 11oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee mug was designed to commemorate your efforts as a volunteer in the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1998, Noel Carol produced six live shows featuring 14 other indie artists besides himself, in a production called Straight from the Streets. Noel was living as a homeless street busker at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis event took place in Ottawa over a six-week period between January and February. You might recall the ice storm that had swept through the Ottawa Valley in January. This puzzle, along with other merch that we're creating, is intended to commemorate these events in honor of the volunteers who gave of their time and energy to make this such a memorable event for those artists who performed their original music and spoken word poetry to an appreciative audience, turning this series of events, perceived by many as being an impossible dream, into reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can listen to and download specific artists songs \u003ca title=\"sfts-fifteen-artists\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noelcarolmusic.com\/webshop\/songs#sfts-fifteen-artists\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can listen to and download a digital copy of the CD that was produced \u003ca title=\"SFTS snippets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noelcarolmusic.com\/webshop\/songs#sfts\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, if you prefer a physical copy, you can get one or more ordered and shipped directly to you \u003ca title=\"Order a physical copy of SFTS cd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noelcarolmusic.com\/webshop\/songs#sfts3\"\u003eright here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut things don't stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraight from the Streets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy are we making such a fuss about this CD? It's as \"grassroots\" as it can get, for starters. There is no physical video footage where you can watch any of the performances either. So, why on earth might anyone want to get excited about it? Here's why …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs mentioned above, Noel was a street person when he produced those shows. Unable to generate the cashflow he needed to take things to the next level and get the CD produced, he had no choice but to put the project on the back burner … wayyy back. In fact, it wasn't until 2024 before he finally managed to make that happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince then, he's gotten his life in order to the point that, not only has he succeeded in producing this CD, he's also recorded 10 of his songs, built a website to promote it all, and, last but not least, by any stretch of the imagination, he's written his memoir that dates as far back as 1964, telling about his musical journey, which also includes the very story of how this Indy Arts Fest came about. More on this further down …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is so much more to this story than what can be shared here. But, to make a long story short:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eif you met him during those months,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eif you performed in any of the six live shows,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eif you volunteered your time to the event,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eif you sponsored the event to any capacity,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou likely were mentioned in Chapter Sixteen, titled School of Hard Knocks. So, be sure to add to the history that you became part of by cheering Noel on further by supporting, not only his musical journey, but the journey's of 14 other indie artists that you likely have not ever heard of. How can you do that, exactly? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo begin with, listen to snippets of the 15 songs, recorded Live! off the floor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.noelcarolmusic.com\/webshop\/songs#sfts\" title=\"Straight from the Streets CD produced by NMW Music Productions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eright here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Please don't hesitate to order the complete CD, whether digitally or physically. Individual artist's song downloads can be purchased, too. This will directly impact each artist directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch Noel's YT video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3y2UcaYeLtg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eright here\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, detailing the writing of Chapter 23 (Left Unread) of his just-released book of the same title: LEFT UNREAD The Stories Behind the Songs of Noel Carol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYeah, he's since written his memoir. 30 chapters of song-inspired stories that date as far back as 1964. The story of Straight from the Streets Indy Arts Fest that took place in '98 is told in Chapter Sixteen. As I said, if you met him during that part of his life, chances are fairly good that he mentioned you in that chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYes, the complete, incredible story behind the creation of this CD can be found in Chapter Sixteen of Noel's recently published memoir, Left Unread | The Stories Behind the Songs of Noel Carol, and is now available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.friesenpress.com\/store\/title\/119734000350416123\/eh-scharpe-Left-Unread\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ee-Book, Paperback, and Hard Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality sublimation printing makes it an appreciated gift to every true hot beverage lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.: White ceramic\u003cbr\u003e.: 11oz (0.33 l)\u003cbr\u003e.: Rounded corners\u003cbr\u003e.: C-Handle\u003cbr\u003e.: Lead and BPA-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"size-guide\" style=\"min-width: 360px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 500; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e11oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e3.74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eDiameter, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e3.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11oz","offer_id":44064135905349,"sku":"11558307309950812073","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/5597\/7541\/files\/12780960775977070370_2048.jpg?v=1764545321","url":"https:\/\/noelcarolmusic.myshopify.com\/products\/proud-to-have-been-a-volunteer-straight-from-the-streets-indy-arts-fest-m-3-mug-11oz","provider":"Noel Carol Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}