Saturday March 25, 2017 marked the date of the first annual Toodyay Music Fest. With stages in Duidgee and Stirling Parks for bands and various other performers, St Stephens Church opened its doors for those who prefer to be entertained by classical and easy listening music. The streets of Toodyay...
Australia Day, 4th of July, for me, it’s all about the fireworks and always has been. John is learning that I will do about anything to see a good fireworks show. This week at home, (it’s been very hot out, even people who have lived here most of their lives...
Laura’s Music John back to work, it was time for me to settle in a routine here in our Perth home. A good place to start was to get my music sorted and ready to listen to as I do housework. As a sort of good-bye present, Laura gave me...
I lived a short while in Sabadell, and even though many people who are from there, don’t like it, I always did. I went to school there in this center area. I enjoyed it. How adorable to see it again, even if it’s only You Tube. I didn’t see anyone...
I use the Last.fm plug-in on my Winamp that helps me know the songs I listen to. There is really no point to it, I guess, except, I like to to broadcast live on my blog and share this information with others. What is Last FM and their plug-in, scrobbler?...
Growing up, Christmas music, Christmas plays, Nativity Scenes, and Christmas Cantatas at Church were a part of the season. My sister, mom, and I participated in more than a few Christmas Cantatas. Often times the music would play in my head as we practiced for the special night or day...
Also this past month, I compiled a list of all the records in the house that are Compilation albums. To my surprise the one that seemed to be worth the most was this one that I played over and over again from K-Tel, “I Believe in Music” You remember K-Tel...
I finally have all the albums found in the household on a list. Here is a partial list for now, Compilations I am adding to another list. I sure hope to one day purchase this record player/converter to mp3 from Amazon. Sony PS-LX300USB USB Stereo Turntable (Black) ARTIST NAME OF...
Since the children have musical parents, playing a few instruments between them, it would be lovely if Rubi and Silas could learn some too! Not being too pushy, but Rub i does seem to like to play the piano, and pushes us off if we play while she is playing....
Tonight our church was given an extra treat. I say extra, because the music is always wonderful at Anchor Baptist, but tonight we had a classical and sacred music concert hosted by our pianists Joy Schreier, Mark Buller, and a guest to Anchor, Jeffrey Tarr. Mark started the evening with...
I loved the quote, “Now that I’ve been to WA, I know so much more what it is to be Australian.” Luke Webb & Desmond Neysmith’s musical journey inspired by Australia
I just added to my music collection, most of it Christmas of course! 1. Andre Rieu – Amazing Grace (2:47) 2. Medley: Hark, The Herald Angels Sing – It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (3:04) 3. Medley: Pat-A-Pan – While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night (2:51) 4. Bing Crosby...
It’s been awhile since I got my new computer. Even so, it’s been even longer to completely get it set up. (It sat in the box for awhile too). It’s just that it’s overwhelming and I didn’t have much time to deal with it. Well this weekend, I finally set...
While in Perth, Australia, Rodney offered to give us a tour of the Radio Station 98.5 Sonshine FM. They have a standard for music that I can appreciate. We believe the media influences community values, and we have a responsibility to present positive values and offer hope. 98.5 Sonshine FM...
It doesn’t seem that long ago we went to Rams Head to see Todd Rundgren. Imagine how it felt to see my own son and his band Embers 4 Ashes playing there! Last night was such a time. The band right before they were about to play. It was nice...
I have collected some music of late, and added to the list includes some Uruguayan Music in a variety of CD’s sent to me from Fernando. 1. 4Him – The Message 2. Anointed – Under the Influence 3. Antagonist – 01 – Bomb Shelter 4. Antagonist – 02 – Exist...
More to add to my Music Collection You might see some influence from my mom in this list: 1. Bread – Just When I Needed You Most 2. Chuck Mangione – Feels So Good 3. Climax Blues Band – Precious And Few (2:47) 4. Gerry Rafferty –...
My son’s band, Embers for Ashes, was invited to the 930 Club, along with many other bands in the area, to play their music. This would put them in a venue where Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has played, as well as Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the...
Some nice lady once told me, as she was looking over my Terragen Art, “You know, your Terragen landscapes compiled with Tim Janis music would be a very pleasing thing.” “Tim who?” I asked. I am so glad I learned about his music. Stirring, soothing, and inspirational all at once....
Someone very special has decided to help me with my Amazon Wish list. Can’t go wrong with music. 🙂 This time with Phil Keaggy. Thank you 🙂 1. PHIL KEAGGY – BLUEBERRY JAM.mp3 2. Phil Keaggy – Del’s Bells (1:32) 3. PHIL KEAGGY – ELECT RICK.mp3 4. Phil Keaggy...
1. Beatles – A Day in the Life.mp32. Beatles – All You Need is Love.mp33. Beatles – Back in the USSR.mp34. Beatles – Because.mp35. Beatles – Blackbird – Yesterday.mp36. Beatles – Come Together – Dear Prudence- Cry Baby Cry.mp37. Beatles – Drive My Car.mp38. Beatles – Eleanor Rigby – Julia.mp39....
I really can’t say I am a country music listener, but growing up, our house was often filled with the sounds of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, just to name a few. So, I am a little bit country thanks to my dad. I can remember...
Growing up there was music that I heard in church and on recordings, and even participated in cantatas that was this side of heaven. Over and over again, it was the music of John W. Peterson. John W. Peterson is a songwriter who was a major influence on evangelical Christian...
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Â 1. Anita Ward – Pure Disco – Ring my bell.mp3 2. California Guitar Trio – Pulp Fiction Theme.mp3 3. California Guitar Trio – Apache.mp3 4. california guitar trio – Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover instrumental acoustic guitar).mp3 5. California Guitar...
Adding to my Time Life collection from the year 1973. I can’t even begin to figure out which is my favorite. The classic Smoke on the Water, Dobey Gray’s Drift Away, which seemed to play endlessly as I would suntan by the pool, or We’re an American Band, Doobie Brothers,...
Ripped some Van Morrison from my CD’s today for my house cleaning background music. Great stuff. Magic 🙂 1. Van Morrison – Carry on Regardless (5:54) 2. Van Morrison – Lonely and Blue (3:44) 3. Van Morrison – Magic Time (5:08) 4. Van Morrison – Stranded (5:38) 5. Van Morrison...
I have blogged more than a few times about the gift of music. I have been blessed many times in that arena. This next collection of CD’s that I have just today ripped into mp3z came about to be a nice gift, but a curious one too. An old online...
This time it was my long time friend Chris’s husband who handed me a CD of music, and a musician I had never heard of. I just played it and I am extremely impressed! Thanks Jim! Born in upstate New York, Joe Bonamassa started playing on a short scale Chiquita...
I love my son. I love Music. What I have learned though, is that I don’t always love them both together. 🙂 In the car he often blasts these songs so loud, we can’t even think. I have made a CD I have labeled “Compromise”, with songs I can tolerate...
I usually get in the Christmas mood and play Christmas music around…HALLOWEEN. 🙂 However this year has been different to get started. I suppose I am rather busy these days. Recent trips to the mall, however, and starting my shopping for the holidays has got me thinking I need to...
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