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Like most everyone else I sometimes hear a song come on the radio that takes me back to my younger years – a song that helped shape the way I see the world and the people who live among us.
I heard one of those beloved songs yesterday and it brought back some wonderful memories… [Read more…]
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Most people know Steve Martin as a successful comedian and actor, but truth be told this remarkable man has many talents.
If you mostly remember Steve from his comedic performances on Saturday Night Live and his many blockbuster movies, you’ll probably be surprised to learn that he’s also a world-class musician. [Read more…]
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If you’re old enough to remember the music of Jim Croce you no doubt also remember the amazing guitar work that accompanied his distinctive voice in virtually every song he sang.
One of my all-time favorite Croce songs is “Time In A Bottle”, primarily due to the guitar work featured in it.
I have listened to this song numerous times over the years but I had never heard an instrumental version of it before I happened to encounter this video on YouTube. It’s actually an instructional video demonstrating how to play the song, but the performance is simply masterful. [Read more…]
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Do you happen to enjoy classic country music?
If so, you’re surely familiar with Jana Jae, the award-winning musician whose superb mastery of the fiddle prompted country music icon Buck Owens to invite her to join his band as the very first female Buckaroo.
Jana performed with Buck and many other top-tier singers and musicians over the years, most notably as a member of the cast of the ultra-popular Country music variety show Hee-Haw.
Never one to sit idle while the world passes her by, Jana is still hard at work playing her iconic blue fiddle in concerts both here in the U.S. and all around the world.
And when time permits she also loves teaching and mentoring aspiring musicians of all ages.
I recently had the opportunity to talk with Jana about her long and successful career and her abounding love of music.
Here are ten questions and answers with Jana Jae…
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One of my favorite singers in my younger years was a gentleman by the name of Dan Seals.
Although Dan’s music transitioned through several different genres over the course of his career, it was always upbeat and, well…just plain good.
His songs tend to tell stories that resonate with most every listener and his smooth delivery brings every word to life.
Sadly, Dan’s life and career were cut short when he passed away at 61 after a two-year bout with cancer, but his music will live on in the hearts and minds of his many fans.
The short video below features my favorite Dan Seals recording. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. [Read more…]