Thomas 'A Kempis

If you cannot make yourself as you would like to be, how can you expect to have another person entirely to your liking? (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 1, Chapter 16)

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I created a YouTube playlist for multi-talented Bluegrass performer, Emory Lester.  His primary instrument is the mandolin.  In the videos he is playing both the mandolin and the banjo.  He was in Crofton, MD on Saturday afternoon performing with Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa.  Emory who is a native of Virginia, lives in Canada.  

Below are links to the websites of:

Emory Lester

Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa

Bluegrass Today Article about Wayne Taylor

Mr. Dickie

20 February 2012

Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa

The more we endure with patience and grace, the stronger we grow and the more we can face.  (Helen Steiner Rice, From The Heart, 12 November)

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Last night I attended a Bluegrass concert performed by Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa at the Baptist Church in Crofton, MD.  I knew about the performance because Mr. Taylor posted an "event" on Facebook.  The bass and mandolin players came down from Ontario, Canada and the banjo player came from South Carolina.  There were other guests who also performed.  It was a wonderful show of just over two hours.  I took a few pictures during the show.  This time I got up and went to the front.  This made a big difference in how the flash worked.  I enjoyed talking for a few minutes with each of the band members.

Just before intermission they passed the collection plates.  During the break I purchased the latest CD of the band, "It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Day" and the latest CD of mandolin player, Emory Lester, "Reminiscing Today."

Have you listened to any live music lately?  It's a good thing to do.

Mr. Dickie

19 November 2011