When we were in Florida recently, (remember when our basement flooded?) we hit the jackpot and were there for the 30A Songwriters Festival.
We love that little stretch of highway beside the ocean, and being there for the festival was an added bonus.
This is a three day festival, but since this was our first time to attend (and we are tightwads), we bought wristbands for Saturday only. We spent the entire day and evening going from small venue to small venue listening to some of the best music ever!
We were up close and personal with the artists and their acoustic guitars, with the occasional bass, banjo, or mandolin thrown in for good measure.
I guess this was my week to converse with the music crowd.
And I loved it!
One of my favorites of the entire weekend was The Honeycutters. Their music was described as “Americana”. I had never heard that term applied to music before and had no idea that I would like it so much.
I also loved that they were selling their two CD’s out of a vintage suitcase.
These were my kind of people, people.
I have played When Bitter Met Sweet, the Cd we bought, over and over and over. It is a great one to sing along with….even if you are like me and can’t sing well. (Sad face.)
Amanda writes all the lyrics and the girl has some stories to tell.
Even when the story was kind of sad, the music just makes me feel happy.
After my close encounter of the Americana kind, I hope my little granddaughter will not only learn to play the violin, but will also learn to play the fiddle.
Maybe I should take up the banjo!
I would love to know what music you are enjoying. Would you please share with us?
Susan, There is nothing like live music to stir the soul is there? I saw several of those pick-up bands when we lived in FL…and saw Josh Groban before he was a "name"..a sweet, shy kid that had a voice to melt ice. I will listen to your video here-Thanks- xo Diana
You got it girl! Music is such an inspiring art form! My younger brother plays the banjo…if you go to my page and click on the music label there is a clip of his work. Loved this post…and I think it is great that you got to experience this festival on your vacation…bonus! Now I'm off to listen to your clip!
I sing all the time, I love music. The event you went to must have been so much fun!
Now that is what I'm talking about sister! Thanks for sharing that rocking clip!
How fun! I can't listen now or I'll wake somebody.
I will send you to my niece's website MaggieEstes.com and let you hear her. She has been with the Peter Mayer group for awhile now.
I love most kinds of music but my favorite is classic country.
My husband and I love listening to live music. I'm loving that you and your honey were able to do so. 🙂 We are definitely a music family. My oldest so tends to love Josh Grobin type music. My daughter, on the other hand will lay by our pool all day listening to Bob Marley with her daddy!! 🙂
Susan, My father played a mandolin when I was young. I love it. Two of my g.sons play guitar. and one g.daughter plays piano. One g.son play trombone. I love when kids take up music. Dust off your banjo, you can take it to the next festival. xoxo,Susie
Sounds like so much fun! Glad you are enjoying yourselves! I LOVE the new look to the blog! So hip! Traci
Hi Susan, that clip was wonderful. So glad you had such a wonderful time and shared it with us. I agree, live music in such a small setting is perfect. I listen to country western, love the banjo, fiddle and guitar. Roy Clark was one of the most versatile string instrument players I have ever heard.
Good tunes! I love any music that involves some good guitar and banjo strummin'!
I love any old country. The older the better! Sounds like a wonderful time!
blessings,
karianne