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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…]
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.
A while back I posted some videos featuring The Petersens Family Bluegrass Band, and they ended up being quite well received.
In the weeks since I posted the last one several folks have requested that I feature them again, and so I am…
The late Keith Whitley had a major Country hit with the song “When You Say Nothing At All”.
Not long after Keith’s single made its way up the charts, Alison Kraus followed it up with a wildly successful Bluegrass-inspired Country version of it as well.
Now, the Petersen siblings have put their very own pure Bluegrass spin on it, and I think it’s great. [Read more…]
As a music lover I really enjoy watching someone spontaneously start to play an instrument in a place where I’m not expecting to see it.
And it’s even better when the surprise musician is an extremely talented child.
Lots of public places have a piano available for passers-by to play, but who would have thought you’d ever see something like this at Costco?
Watch, and enjoy… [Read more…]