These weekly chats are awesome. I always wondered how you got started with music. It makes me think back to when I started in music myself. I began playing the piano at age three, and would pick up the accordion at age 12. Myron Floren's accordion playing was really what got me started on the instrument. Having been born totally blind, I had to learn everything by ear as there would have been no easy way to read braille music and play the accordion at the same time. I would later attend Berklee College of Music, and graduated from there in 2003. Since then, I've been touring as a soloist, and as a member of a band known as the Stratton Mountain Boys. Now, due to recent circumstances, I, like you and so many others, find myself out of the job. However, music is still as important to me as it always was. I have always enjoyed your orchestra's music, and remember fondly the times when we performed together in the past. I am glad to hear that you are well.
Very nice Jimmy. And truly wonderful memories of that particular version of Clarinet Polka in Branson. 👍
These weekly chats are awesome. I always wondered how you got started with music. It makes me think back to when I started in music myself. I began playing the piano at age three, and would pick up the accordion at age 12. Myron Floren's accordion playing was really what got me started on the instrument. Having been born totally blind, I had to learn everything by ear as there would have been no easy way to read braille music and play the accordion at the same time. I would later attend Berklee College of Music, and graduated from there in 2003. Since then, I've been touring as a soloist, and as a member of a band known as the Stratton Mountain Boys. Now, due to recent circumstances, I, like you and so many others, find myself out of the job. However, music is still as important to me as it always was. I have always enjoyed your orchestra's music, and remember fondly the times when we performed together in the past. I am glad to hear that you are well.
Like your "fireside chats!" Great concept to keep connecting with all who love you!
I saw you with Chris Caffrey of Trans Siberian Orchestra in Bethlehem PA at Musikfest
Love the weekly shows. Still no substitute for shows.
Too bad I don’t get RFD tv.