Life is short - begin every day with a smile!
Have you ever seen a complete stranger sit down at a public piano and start just start playing, without saying so much as a word?
If so, it probably didn’t take long for a crowd to gather and start watching and listening to the music.
These situations can be really special if the impromptu performer has lots of talent. And if he/she is a child, it is even more special. [Read more…]
Jana Jae and her “magic fiddle” have been crafting great music in multiple genres for decades, most notably via her weekly performances on the timeless Country Music variety show “Hee Haw” as the first female member of Buck Owens’ iconic band, the Buckaroos.
But Jana’s love of music goes far beyond her frequent shows and performances.
One of her dearest loves is sharing the gift of music with others. [Read more…]
If you’ve never had the opportunity to see Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives in concert, you’re really missing out on something special.
It simply amazes me how those guys can get so much incredible music out of three guitars and one set of drums.
Marty and the Superlatives always put on an awesome show that wows pretty much everyone, including folks who aren’t really into Country music.
I have always been a fan of the late Glen Campbell’s music, and one of my favorite songs by Glen has always been “Galveston”.
In fact, I featured that song in a post on here several months ago.
After that post went live I received several angry messages from folks asking why I felt the need to post an anti-Vietnam War song on a site called My Daily Smile. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
If you’re like most people, hearing an old song come on the radio brings back one or more old memories.
And truth be told, those memories can be either good memories or bad memories.
The thing is, the memories you have attached to an old song will often determine whether you like that song or not.