Hey, kids… So, we’ve been doing all the things one does, in the summer, in the Midwest. Playing gigs/music. We’ve played a couple farmers markets, and, did our civic duty, by playing Brat Days, for the local Kiwanis. And, working in the garden. Hangin’ w/ friends. Enjoying the season…
This weekend is Bloomfest, at Hidden Timber Gardens. We play Sunday, from 10am to 1pm, but there’s music and fun on Saturday, too.
We played the ‘Opry Jam open mic’. A Bunch of friends, and great tunes. Here’s a snippet of one we did. ‘Further In the Hole’ … Fun tune.
So… a goofy photo of me, holding an early ’70’s Yamaha acoustic guitar… The first ‘real’ decent guitar I ever purchased. Loved this ‘ax’ but, it was too big for me. I weighed 115 pounds then… I ended up selling it to my friend from the Tabor youth group, Don Brees.
Move ahead FIFTY years… Don stopped by, while visiting the old stomping grounds. We reconnected a few years ago- one of the few benefits of that Facebook place… And, he brought the guitar with him… Always good to see him. And, as my lovely wife says, it’s nice to know good people, who are making a difference in the world…..
So, here is a video from Youtube. Don has a site/page, and, here he is, playing said guitar….
We played a couple tunes, at the Opry Open Mic. It was outside, so, pardon the background noise, and such… I think we did pretty good…
We did a tour of the UK, and, got to visit, the frickin’ Cavern Club. So, we learned a few more Beatles tunes…..
So, we have a couple friends from the Nashville area… They play ukuleles, but, not what you think of, with uke tunes…. They turn a tune into their own. Their band is great. They really make listening fun….
Here’s an example of one of their covers…. Never ‘liked’ the tune, til they spun it upside down …. Go, give a listen to it, and their other work…. Good stuff……
I love this photo, cuz my lovely wife just shines in it. We’ve played together for what, 25 years now. She’s so good at being ‘entertaining’, while my job is to PLAY…
We don’t do the usual tunes. We play whatever we like… Makes us a ‘niche’ sound, but, hey, that’s what we do…
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the market. Couldn’t do it without you…
We- the Magtones- are playing a couple gigs this week.
Tomorrow- Thursday- we are playing the Midtown Market, from 10am to 12pm
Friday, we are excited to play the acoustic stage at Rockford City Market, from 5-7pm
If you’re around, stop by, and say hi!!!
Hi. We are playing this Saturday, June 8th, 1-2pm, at the Mt Morris, Il Porchfest! They’re nice enough to keep inviting us back… We’ll be at the Trinity Lutheran Church-outside- 308 E. Brayton Road.
Our Friend RuthAnn Lillstrom is at the site from 3-4pm.
There’s music starting at 1pm, finishing up at 6pm. Food vendors, and several porches/stages round town. Check it out!!!!
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