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(July 17, 2006) – “Remember Me,” an original song that honors Sioux City’s Stockyards heritage, will be performed by Michael Murphy on Sunday, July 23 at the Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Musical programs are scheduled for 2 and 3 p.m. in the Keelboat Theater. The events will be free. The Center commissioned “Remember Me,” written by Murphy who has recorded five independent albums and is a frequent guest artist at the Center. “Remember Me” was conceived as a musical companion piece to the Center’s recently released book: “A Way of Life: A Story of the Sioux City Stockyards,” by Marcia Poole. The 240-page book has sold some 900 copies since its May 24 release. Reaction to the book sparked the idea for the song. “Memories of the Yards evoke a great deal of emotion,” says Poole. “Yards stories are rarely told without mention of grandparents and parents, great times and tough times that all have a link to the Yards. The memories are particularly precious now that the Yards are gone.” Murphy’s song is a wistful reminder of how many lives the Yards touched and how much vitality it infused into Sioux City and the area. As life goes on, the Yards’ voice asks listeners to “Remember Me.” “Music is a beautiful way to honor the Yards family and their way of life,” says Poole. “It also can stir people who knew nothing of the industry and the farm and perhaps move them to ask questions about that great American heritage.” Murphy will perform a range of other pieces, including American folk songs. The Omaha-based singer performs throughout the country and teaches clinics and workshops in Native American flute. His albums include, “Peace,” “Ethnic Cleansing – Trail of Tears” and “Sacred Heart.” The Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, exit 149 off I-29, is a private, non-profit institution built and sustained by Missouri River Historical Development, Inc. (MRHD). Admission, all programs, exhibits and activities are free and open to all people.
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