The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

There are exactly six days until Christmas, but it seems like yesterday was just before Thanksgiving! How time has flown! Of course, our schedule has kept us busy, but we couldn't be more excited; finishing off 2014 with a packed schedule only means that we'll be racing into 2015, with a kickoff in Daytona (hint, hint)!

We've been in the studio twice in the past month, racing to finish up tracks for a VERY exciting project which will be officially announced on Tuesday, January 6th, so make sure to "Like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (BEAUandLUCI) to stay up to date! Remember to share us with your friends, coworkers, and even your dog, if you're dog is super tech-savvy and into social media and organic rock, indie pop, modern country sister-duos. 

We kicked off the Christmas season with a lovely party in our brand-new studio (thanks so much to Mr. Brian Fey of FEYS II Management for being so generous!) during the Blackshear Christmas Parade. We had a blast meeting fans, watching the parade, and eating cupcakes, which, if you were wondering, did taste as good as they looked! We're so grateful to Ann Lane of Cupcake Lane for making them...we really did enjoy them!

A few days after the Christmas party, we hit the road again, stopping off in Atlanta for meetings at Jan Smith Studios, where we'll be working with Heidi Higgins starting in January, before taking a quick pit stop in the North Georgia mountains, and then we headed to the studio to wrap up our newest (and exciting!) project, which we will expand upon shortly! As always, working with our dear friend and producer Mark Dowdy at Rivercrest Music Studios is hardly work at all, and we're absolutely bursting to share our new music + plans for 2015 with you! 

(For the record, we are NOT working on an album called Bohemian Rap-CD. But if we were, this would be the cover.)

Remember to check back next Tuesday, January 6th, for an exciting announcement! 

Wishing you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of holidays, 

BEAU + LUCI

A Time of Thanksgiving

The holiday season has always been a special time for our family, despite the business that comes with it! We always find ourselves spending a bit more time together, laughing at jokes that might have gotten eye rolls a few months earlier, and, of course, putting in quite a few hours of decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Christmastime is our largest undertaking, but there's something peaceful about bringing down the boxes full of autumn leaves, smiling scarecrows, and pumpkins that are just too pleasant to be included in the Halloween decorations. It only takes us a few hours to finish up, but we're always glad to have spent it together, with no sense of chaos and no deadlines to meet. 

At this time of the year, it's easy to get caught up in the rush. There are meals to prepare, family coming in, presents to buy and wrap (hopefully before Christmas Eve, though we've all been there!), and something always goes wrong, whether the turkey is still frozen when it's time to eat, or there's a squirrel in the Christmas tree, a la National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (fingers crossed none of us have to deal with such a thing, though it would add some excitement!), and without fail, we all have our "Cousin Eddie" adventures over the holidays. 

Even if nothing goes wrong at all, we oftentimes find ourselves at New Year's, wondering how November and December flew by so quickly. After all, it's supposed to be August, right? But whether you're so full of holiday spirit that you've been playing Christmas songs nonstop since November 1st at 12:01 AM, or if you're still insisting that "It's only November, turn that off!", we hope that you'll take a moment in the middle of the hustle and bustle and realize that, hey, life is good, family is crazy (but that's okay), and there's really so much to be thankful for.  

It is the most wonderful time of the year, after all. 

November, It's Nice to See You

Well, it's been a rather dreary Monday for us, but sometimes it takes a bit of rain to make us settle down for a few minutes and take a breath! The BEAU + LUCI team has been busy this weekend, working (and, of course, playing!) hard in Gainesville, Georgia and Miami, Florida, with more travel on the horizon! 

First off, we played at the Okefenokee Regional Fair on Thursday (November 13th), and we had an absolute blast! The crowd was awesome, and the view of the Ferris Wheel from the stage wasn't that bad, either! Once again, we are so grateful to our band for being so incredible and making things so much easier, funnier, and more interesting. 

              

     

After the show Thursday, we hit the road. We were in studio Friday evening and Saturday morning, where we began working on new music! We always have a blast at Rivercrest Music Studio, working with Mark and Graham Dowdy, and this was no exception. We can't wait to head back up and finish up! 

We only wish we could have been in two places at once, so we could have gone to the Homestead-Miami Speedway Nationwide Race and cheered on our favorite driver, Jeremy Clements (#51). We cheered him on from the studio, though, and in Athens later, and Brian did a fabulous job representing the BEAU + LUCI team in the pits, alongside our incredible publicist and sponsorship director, Kari! We can't wait to meet Jeremy in person, and to partner with him and his team in 2015!

We spent Saturday night between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, cheering on the Dawgs and doing a little bit of freezing! It was a great game, though, and we're always grateful for the time with our family!

We hope you guys have a wonderful week! Wishing you lots of love and holiday cheer (yes, we know it's only November, but it's practically Christmas, at least in Luci's mind!), 

BEAU + LUCI

Beau + Luci OneHeart Project "Bare Necessities Drive" Partners with the JFly Musical Festival

The BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project will be launching a “Bare Necessities Drive” from September 15th – November 15th, starting with official collection sites in Waycross/Ware County (SunTrust Bank, YMCA, Plant Café, Salon Cheveux, McDonald’s, and Chamber of Commerce) and Blackshear/Pierce County (Garden Café, McDonald’s, and Chamber of Commerce). See attached posters for guidelines for donations and the list of needed items for charity beneficiaries.

BEAU + LUCI will be also be partnering with Waycross-native Jorel "JFly" Flynn and his "How Big Is Your Dream?! Foundation" at the 6th Annual JFly Musical Festival in Waycross, Georgia on September 27th, which will feature the BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project as beneficiary for a special day of “Bare Necessities Collection Drive” and the debut of  their original OneHeart Anthem. This special event will highlight the collection drive for non-perishables and basic necessities as detailed on the BEAU + LUCI website and Facebook Page, as well as a special guest appearance by BEAU + LUCI as they debut their OneHeart Project anthem.

Please see the attached posters detailing the needed items, all of which will go directly to grassroots beneficiaries. BEAU + LUCI want to thank everyone for their support of and encouragement for the BEAU + LUCI OneHeart Project, and it is their hope that their friends, family, and followers will band together to raise supplies, funds, and awareness for local charities, food banks, missions, and philanthropic organization.

Tri4Mattie

Most of the time, when someone is asked about their definition of a superhero, they'd say something about strength, speed, Batcaves, or super-soldier serum. We'll admit, that's what comes to our minds first. We spend a lot of time watching movies or television shows and reading comic books about men and women who have been subjected to scientific testing or nuclear radiation, or blessed with way-above-average intelligence and a knack with engineering and building super-suits, and that's okay, because everyone needs to believe in superheroes. We do. But we also know that there are some people who don't have super-suits, haven't been part of a super-soldier program, and who don't turn into giant green rage monsters, yet they display the same, if not more, strength, courage, and selflessness in life. They and the causes they use their superpowers for don't always get the recognition they deserve, mostly because they don't ask for it. They just do it. 

One of those superpowers is a dear family friend named Jason Rogers, who will be making a 3,100 mile triathlon from Seattle, Washington to Jacksonville, Florida, to raise support and awareness for childhood cancer and Mattie's Mission, a charity set up in memory of the sweet Mattie Elizabeth Goble. We have been so inspired by the Goble family's journey and the strength of their faith, and we know that you will, too. You can donate here at the website, and you can support the Tri4Mattie with your prayers as well! Read on for more information about Tri4Mattie, Mattie's Mission, and Jason, and make sure to "like" Mattie Goble's Prayer Team and the Tri4Mattie pages on Facebook. 

About Tri4Mattie

In August of 2014, Jason Rogers, a Mattie’s Mission board member, is planning a triathlon from Seattle, WA to Jacksonville, FL known as Tri4Mattie. This 3100-mile trip will involve swimming, biking, and running across the United States and should take approximately 33 days to complete. This trip will be in memory of 6 year old Mattie Goble and in support of Mattie’s Mission. The trek will involve an RV, support vehicle and multiple support staff. Major cities along the journey will include:

·         Seattle, Washington

·         Billings, Montana

·         Omaha, Nebraska

·         St. Louis, Missouri

·         Nashville, Tennessee

·         Huntsville, Alabama

·         Atlanta, Georgia

·         Waycross, Georgia

·         Jacksonville, Florida

Jason Rogers is from Waycross, GA. In 2011 he completed a cross-country bicycle ride of 2700 miles from San Diego, CA to St. Simons Island, GA in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. The ride raised funds and awareness for our wounded military men and women.  In 2013 he completed a ride from Key West, FL to Canada that was a total distance of 2200 miles. This ride was in support of the Waycross, GA YMCA Camp Reveille, a camp for underprivileged children in the Waycross area.

The triathlon across America will raise funds for Mattie’s Mission while also creating awareness for childhood cancer and allow us to share the love of Christ outside of our home state of Georgia. The ride is scheduled to start on the 24th of August in Seattle, WA and is scheduled to finish in Jacksonville, FL in late September during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. 

Mattie’s Mission board members are currently seeking sponsors for Tri4Mattie. We appreciate your consideration in supporting this worthy endeavor in any way you see possible. If you have any questions, please contact mattiesmission@gmail.com or tri4mattie@gmail.com.

Mattie's Mission

Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer of America’s children. Mattie’s Mission is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been formed in memory of Mattie Goble.

In February of 2013, Mattie Elizabeth Goble, 5 years old, was diagnosed with DIPG, an inoperable and incurable form of brain cancer. Mattie fought her battle with much grace and with the utmost childlike faith in our God.  On November 16, 2013 at 6 ½ years old she completed her earthly journey. The core purposes of Mattie’s Mission are to promote the love of Jesus Christ, to support families enduring journeys through childhood cancer, and to fund research and create awareness for childhood cancer.

Through generous donations and support, Mattie's Mission has been able to help multiple local families in their fight with childhood cancer. Mattie's Mission has hosted several community events and fundraisers to support its core purposes, and Tri4Mattie is an extension of that attempt to raise money and awareness to fight childhood cancer.

To learn more about Mattie's Mission, and to find out how you can join the fight again childhood cancer, please visit us at www.MattiesMission.org and like us on Facebook below.

The Club

What a weekend!! Well, what a month, to be honest! We would be remiss if we started this blog out without a massive thank you to our band. We've had a lot of long practices and late nights, and we can't thank our guys enough for all their hard work, patience, and support while preparing for our first shows as a band. We loved every minute of it...even the ones with the bad jokes and mild MASSIVE anxiety attacks.

We spent Friday night on St. Simons Island at the Club at Bennie's Red Barn, from 9 PM to 1 AM, and we had an absolute blast hanging out with our incredible band and family and spending the night doing what we love at one of our favorite places on the island! There are no words to truly describe how grateful we are for every opportunity to sing, and we have had such a great time getting to know the fans and followers who travel to see us as often as they can! We want to give a huge thank you to Wayne and Holly Thompson, Kyce, Chris, Lacey, Chip, and William for taking such good care of us and giving us the opportunity to play at the Club! We can't wait to come back. 

Our next scheduled show is September 6th at Moccasin Creek Off Road Park in Blackshear, Georgia. Keep checking back for more details as the date draws closer, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and join the mailing list on our official website to be the first to know about shows, releases, and other insider perks, as well as to hear advanced previews of five songs from our upcoming EP release! 

 (From right to left: Frank Sikes (guitar), Logan Inman (guitar), Beau + Luci, Jacob Highsmith (drums), Drew  Crawford (bass).)

(Beau + Luci with the legend himself, Chip Wilson, of Bennie's Red Barn!) 

Second Sunday

WHAT a weekend!! Ours started on Thursday, with an interview with ESPN Coastal Radio (790 AM and 103.7 FM Coastal Georgia, 1400 AM and 104.3 Savannah and Hilton Head, and 1350 AM Waycross),  in Brunswick, Georgia. We had such a blast with Mark and Jackie, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to talk about our music! The interview aired Saturday, August 9th, and Sunday, August 10th, at 12 AM, and we did do a bit of squealing when we heard ourselves on ESPN radio! 

On Friday, we played at the Downtown Waycross Market with our band, and we made it through the entire show before the storm came! We seem to have a magnetic appeal to thunder storms, but maybe it's just what happens when you play during the summer in the South! The breeze was nice, too, and we're so grateful to everyone who came out despite the weather! We'll be sure to learn an anti-rain dance before the next show. 

We had another show on Sunday, on St. Simons, for Second Sunday. We love being on the island, and Second Sunday is an incredible event that supports local charities, and we want to thank Wayne Thompson especially for giving us the chance to play! Along with great music and a gorgeous view of the ocean, we had a wonderful meal and got to enjoy two bands before we went on. We were unable to finish our set because of a storm (which, ironically, started during Bad Moon Rising!), but we want to thank everyone who stuck it out as long as possible to hear us! We're sorry we got cut short, but we had a great time, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to play for such a great cause, and for everyone who gave of their time and resources to make Second Sunday happen.  

This next week will be packed with practices as we prepare for our show at The Club at Bennie's Red Barn on St. Simons this Friday, August 15th, from 9 - 1 AM. We look forward to seeing you there, and to a great time at one of our favorite places! 

Lots of love,

Beau + Luci

(From left to right: Jacob (drums), Logan  (guitar), Luci (vocals), Beau (vocals), Frank (guitar), Drew (bass).)

The Farm Benefit at The Club at Bennie's Red Barn

We had an awesome time last Sunday, July 20th, when we had the opportunity to play at a benefit for The Farm, which is located on St. Simons Island, hosted by The Club at Bennie's Red Barn. The Farm is a rescue, rehabilitation, retirement, and hospice home for animals who need a healthy, happy place to live and be loved and cared for. We had an absolute blast, and knowing that we were doing something to help these innocent creatures who spend their entire lives loving their humans only made it more fun!  

The Farm has animals of all sorts, including horses, cows, goats, geese, chickens, sheep, cats, dogs, and rabbits, and the volunteers and kind souls who run the place dedicate their time, energy, and resources to caring for these animals. Volunteers are always welcomed at The Farm to give some love to these sweet animals! They also have an open house most Sunday afternoons from 2 - 4 PM Eastern time, though other visits are by appointment only, so you can get to know some of the animals on The Farm. 

And of course, we would be remiss not to mention Tunsis himself! Tunsis is a very large goat who runs The Farm on his own terms and schedule. If he's in the mood, you might be able to meet Tunsis while visiting The Farm.  Tunsis is very opinionated and lets everyone who enters The Farm know that they are on his turf and must do things on "Tunsis Time," as the fundraiser T-shirts showcase - all in good humor - because Tunsis is loved by all who visit and volunteer.

However, if volunteering doesn't fit into your schedule, or if you live too far away to make it to the island, you can make a tax deductible donation to make sure these animals get the love and care they deserve! And if you just aren't an animal person, The Farm utilizes many skills of volunteers for keeping it running smoothely, safely and effectively, so think outside of the box and put your skills to work at The Farm. We can't wait to head over and volunteer ourselves. 

We're so grateful to Wayne Thompson and everyone who made it possible for us to be involved in such an incredible event for this great cause. The Club at Bennie's Red Barn, did a fantastic job putting this event together, and we can't wait to head back down to St. Simons to play again!  Make your plans now for 2nd Sunday at Gascoinge Bluff on Aug. 10th, 2014 from 1pm - 7pm; we'll be there for another great fundraiser! 

Lots of love,

Beau + Luci

Beau + Luci: Family, Friends, and Music

Originally published in the Spring/Summer 2014 Issue of the Waycross Magazine.

Down at the Market

Article originally published in the Waycross Journal Herald on June 25, 2014.

Upcoming Events

Hey, guys! We hope your week has been lovely, and that you're looking forward to a relaxing weekend! Make sure to clear your schedules this Friday, June 13, 2014, and join us at the Downtown Waycross Market, at the Gazebo at Doughboy Park! We'll be playing from 6 - 8 PM, though the Market runs from 5 - 8, but come early or stay late and have dinner with us at Waycross's best kept secret, The Plant Cafe! The menu is awesome, and the company is even better. Not only will you get to try out their famous chicken salad, pimento cheese, and hamburgers, but you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about Waycross's rich music history! It's one of our favorite places to hang out, so we hope to see you there! 

Also, we'll be playing at the Waycross Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours event next Thursday, June 19, hosted by the Downtown Waycross Development Authority at the Historic Rail Depot. The DWDA is the group that puts on the Market and keeps Downtown Waycross vibrant and beautiful. We're honored to have been asked to play, and we can't wait! 

Check back over the next few weeks for more information about future events. We're so excited about our performance schedule, and we hope to see you guys there! 

Lots of love,

Beau + Luci

Sister Act Beau + Luci Entertains at Twin Lewis & Raulerson Milestone Celebrations

Waycross, Georgia’s very own sister-singer-songwriters, Beau + Luci, performed recently at two important Waycross events - Lewis & Raulerson, Inc.’s 75^th Anniversary Celebration on May 1, 2014, and the Friendly Express, Inc. 25^th Anniversary Celebration on May 17, 2014.  Despite the forecasted scattered showers that turned into severe thunderstorms for the Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. celebration and high winds during the Friendly Express, Inc. event, Beau + Luci, both agreed that they had a blast and learned a great deal about outdoor performances.

“If this is any indication of how the coming summer schedule is going to be, then we’re really excited about what’s ahead,” Luci explained as Beau added with a grin, “And we seriously hope it is, because we had a great time.” The sister duo kicked off their performances with a musical mash of “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons and “Pumped Up Kicks“ by Foster the People.  Beau + Luci performed sets of cover songs from a mix of classic rock, pop, indie, and modern country genres and closed out the afternoon with an almost prophetic Imagine Dragon’s hit, “It’s Time.” 

“It was a privilege to have been included in these two milestone celebrations and an honor to know the two companies placed such confidence in us.   We respect and appreciate what Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. and Friendly Express, Inc. stand for within the community, because of their business reputation, rich history, and the importance they place on family, community, and integrity,” explained Luci.  “They’ve [referring to Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. and Friendly Express, Inc. employees and owners] all been a huge part of our entire life, since our Dad has worked within the corporate establishment for nearly 20 - years,” continued Beau, “and we’re just so happy to begin our 2014 performance schedule at home, with family and friends, and with a company that means so much to us.”

The Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. 75^th Anniversary Celebration was a reception-style gathering held outside on the grounds of the home office located at 1759 State Street, Waycross, Georgia.  A catered buffet of an old-fashioned fish fry with all of the trimmings was the main course, along with a special edition 75^th Anniversary cake for desert.  Beau was sure to point out, “We also really enjoyed Waycross Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s own Mr. Terry Murray’s famous grilled chicken legs and sausage dogs!  Lucky for us, he managed to save a few drumsticks for us.”  Luci agreed, “That man is a grill-master, and we always look forward to seeing him, especially seeing him behind a grill!”  Despite the bad weather, it certainly didn't dampen any spirits, as everyone enjoyed the food, live music, and reminiscing with friends and business associates, while the rain delay provided Beau + Luci an opportunity to meet guests and to enjoy the food and memorabilia on display.

Accordingly, it was a beautiful day of outdoor fun at the Friendly Express, Inc. 25^th Anniversary Celebration, which was held at Gary Sellers’ farm in Hortense, GA.  Every one enjoyed the family-style picnic with a barbeque buffet complete with southern sides and desserts catered by Smoke Rising BBQ of Blackshear, GA.   Throughout the day various activities included some friendly competitions, music and dancing, along with some outdoor relaxation and old-fashioned fellowship as guests ambled around the Sellers’ farm enjoying the display of historical memorabilia including farming and general store collectibles and antiquities.  

Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. President, David L. Turner & his wife Allison Taylor Turner are the parents of Beau + Luci (locally known as Anna Caitlin & Sara Brittin Turner) and their younger brother Braeden Turner.  As special guests, Beau + Luci were privileged to have their great-grandfather, Mr. A.G. Fowler, and their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James L. “Jimbo” & Marcia Taylor, and Mrs. James H. (Betty) Turner in attendance for the 75^th Anniversary event along with their great uncle and aunt from Prosperity, SC, Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Shirley Kingsmore, in attendance for the 25^th Anniversary picnic.

 

“We also want to graciously thank Lewis & Raulerson, Inc. and Friendly Express, Inc. for allowing us to be a part of these two milestone celebrations, for supporting the Beau + Luci OneHeart Project, and for being a partnering sponsor in the Beau + Luci musical journey,” Luci said.  “Without these fine businesses and the wonderful people in the area supporting and encouraging us, none of this would be possible,” agreed Beau.  With many more exciting announcements on the horizon, as the Beau + Luci team begin working with and promoting upcoming events with Masterlab.com Super-producer, Trace Thomas and continuing to partner with local businesses through sponsoring opportunities, investments, and promotions. 

Events like the Lewis & Raulerson's 75th Anniversary Celebration and the Friendly Express, Inc. 25^th Anniversary Celebration give this dynamic duo the opportunity to talk about the Beau + Luci OneHeart Project.  You can also partner with Beau + Luci by getting your special edition Beau + Luci OneHeart shirts produced locally by Spencer Kelly of KellyInk with all proceeds being used to help increase awareness for and support grassroots efforts to fight poverty and offer encouragement to those in the Waycross-Ware County area.   

For more information, or just to stop by and say hello, bookmark the Beau + Luci website and sign their friends’ list at www.BeauAndLuci.com; also, be sure to follow Beau + Luci on Facebook.com/OfficiallyBeauAndLuci and Twitter.com/BeauAndLuci. Through your social media interaction and words of encouragement, you will be helping Waycross’ very own dynamic duo,

Beau + Luci, change lives by doing the small things with great love and perseverance – Create Hope, Inspire Joy, Encourage Faith and Share Love – OneHeart at a time.

Article originally published in the Waycross Journal-Herald on June 6, 2014.

Happy Monday!

Hey, guys! We hope you all had a wonderful weekend. The weather was beautiful down here: clear skies, a nice breeze, and relatively mild temperatures for this time of year! We played at the Downtown Waycross Market Friday evening with our favorite guitarist, Frank Sikes, then enjoyed "the best hamburger in Waycross," courtesy of the Plant Cafe and Steve, Marla, and Stevie Howell. If you've never been to the Plant Cafe, we definitely recommend it; the food is delicious, the owners are great, and the whole place is packed full of antiques. If that's not enough for you, then the local legend is that Elvis Presley himself at there when he played at the Waycross Auditorium, so you might sit where Elvis once sat!

On Saturday, we spent the entire day at Gary Sellers' farm in Hortense, and we had a blast! We watched a few volleyball games, did a lot of dancing, enjoyed a "Friendly Idol" with our very own Simon, Paula, and Randy, listened to a few good friends play, and then rocked out ourselves. There was also a lot of ice cream, barbecue from Smoke Rising Barbecue in Blackshear, and a little bit of sunburn, which makes for a perfect spring day. 

We finished the weekend off by celebrating Mom and Dad's 23rd anniversary at our favorite restaurant in the world, Bennie's Red Barn on St. Simon's Island. All in all, it was a great three days, and Monday didn't seem so bad after all. 

Enjoy the pictures we've added, and join us tonight on Ears Radio for the Pat Stone Show. We'll be in the chat room from 7 - 10 EST, so swing by, say hello, and join us for some great music. 

Lots of love, 

Beau + Luci

Upcoming Events

Hey, guys! We hope everyone's having a good week and looking forward to an enjoyable spring weekend. We'd like to share a few events going on this weekend that we're really excited about! Check them out, and join us if you’re in the area!

• Friday, May 16, 2014, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, we'll be playing the Downtown Waycross Market at The Gazebo at Doughboy Park.  We have the privilege of opening up the first market day of 2014, and we're so excited to be a part of an event that supports local farmers, gardeners, craftsmen and artisans by offering fresh, local produce and handmade arts and crafts. We are passionate about a healthy lifestyle based centered on fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, and there's no better place to stock the pantry than a farmer's market, complete with a treasury of handmade arts and crafts.  We've attached a flyer below, so come enjoy beautiful downtown Waycross with us and check out our OneHeart Project, and sing along to our set of classic rock and modern pop favorites.
• Saturday, May 17, 2014, we will be playing at the 25^th Anniversary Celebration for Friendly Express, Inc., an employee family picnic at the Sellers' farm in Hortense, Georgia. We are looking forward to a day filled with good music, friends, and a delicious barbecue meal courtesy of Blackshear's Smoke Rising Barbecue, along with a few friendly competitions between co-workers, friends and family! This is an awesome event celebrating a Waycross-family owned business that has been at the heart of local communities in the southeast area for 25-years now.
• Saturday, May 17, 2014, is the 1st Annual Mattie's Mission Bass Tournament, starting at 6 AM with Weigh-in at 4 PM and is hosted by the Ware Co. Farm Bureau. More information can be found here, here, and here, along with rules and registration information. We won't be able to attend the tournament, because of a scheduling conflict, but our thoughts and prayers are with Mattie's Mission family, our church-family and friends, and all the men and women joining together to support a foundation that is extremely close to our hearts.

Also, we are joining forces with Mattie's Mission over the coming months in various opportunities to help and encourage families who have had childhood cancer impact their family’s lives.  During the month of September 2014, another family friend and Mattie's Mission board member, Jason Rogers, prepares for a 33-day, 3,100-mile, cross-country triathlon - Tri4Mattie - starting in Seattle, Washington and ending in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  Tri4Mattie, Jason’s third cross-country trip for raising awareness and funding for various charities, is a triathlon - cycling, running and swimming - which is an added physical challenge to his previous two cycling trips.  We will be sharing more information about the triathlon, and all events surrounding Mattie’s Mission, as dates draw closer, and we ask that you keep the members of Mattie's Mission in your prayers and offer your support by liking the Mattie Goble's Prayer Team Facebook page.  The fight against childhood cancer is one that involves us all, and it is our hope and prayer that one day, we will see an end to all cancers. 

Once again, we want to thank you all for your love, encouragement, prayers, and patience as we take these steps in our musical journey! Anything and everything we accomplish is because of you, and we are eternally grateful!

Lots of love,

Beau + Luci

Beau + Luci Buzz

By now, you've probably seen the daily posts with a silly hashtag, along with a picture, quote, or article referencing something that we're interested in, or someone that we admire greatly. We're calling this the Beau + Luci Buzz, and every week, we'll give you guys the chance to get to know us a little better, and hopefully we'll come to know you all better, as well! 

Every day will have a different theme: Quote of the Week on Monday to help you make it through the toughest day, Thank You for the Music Tuesday, when we get to talk about a musician or song that really means something to us, Wacky Holiday Wednesday, so we'll always have something to celebrate, the quintessential Throwback Thursday, so everyone will know how terrible our haircuts were in elementary school, Superhero Friday (because you made it through the week, like a real superhero), Classic Hollywood Saturday, and Serendipity Sunday, a day of inspiration, positivity, and optimism. We hope that you guys will get involved, enjoy the jokes and funny cartoons, and have a good laugh along with us. We love being able to interact with you all, and this is just another opportunity to have fun. 

As always, keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter, and the website to keep up with the posts and any other news and information we'll be sharing!

Lots of love, 

Beau + Luci

Family Retreat

Over Spring Break (or Easter Holiday, whichever you want to call it), we all loaded into the car and took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Dillard, Georgia, one of the prettiest places in the entire world, and the Dillard House. We had an absolute blast, which was posted all over Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and now that we've gotten all our pictures back, will now be revisited. We're already missing the food, the scenery, the people, and, most of all, the horses! 

We get so caught up in the business of our lives that we forget to step back and immerse ourselves in a moment, to take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty of nature, to look at the stars, to make a meal more than a quick stop and turn it into a memory. It's a lot easier to do in the Dillard House dining room, with gorgeous views of the Rabun Gap-Nacooche School, the surrounding mountains, and the gardens and stables of the Dillard House, but we all came away from our little trip with the determination to incorporate a little bit of slowing down into our daily routine. That's much easier said than done, of course, but most good things are! Plus, it was nice to bring something back other than a few added pounds thanks to the amount of pecan pie we had! 

We hope you guys enjoy the pictures of our little journey and the furry/feathery/horned friends we made, and we look forward to hearing your own adventures from Spring Break! 

Lots of love, 

Beau + Luci

We met a few furry friends, like the judgmental, bearded goat and a cow with a freakishly long tongue!

We love horseback riding, and like to go on rides whenever possible. The horses were so beautiful, and the trail guides were friendly, funny, and knew all kinds of stories to keep us entertained.

 The scenery was gorgeous. We took a mile long hike to Anna Ruby Falls (pictured below) and made sure to catch the sunrise and sunset over the valley everyday. The weather was perfect, hanging between 30 and 50 the entire time, and even the rain couldn't dampen the fun! Mom spent all her time trying to get pictures of us when we weren't taking pictures. It was a difficult task!

The hike was stunning, and we would have loved to spend more time on the trails, but the park was closing and it was time for us to get back to Dillard for dinner!