Yesterday we went to Collingwood for the afternoon. Our friend Michael was playing downtown (he plays clarinet with the Regal Jazz Band) for a couple of hours. They are all fantastic musicians, but Michael - wow! I knew he was a great musician, but I was gob-smacked!
They play Dixieland music. It's such happy music.
People walking by on the sidewalk smiled, even the little kids. Some would do a little dance. One couple in the audience danced during one of the songs. Passers by in their cars would be tapping their hands as they hung them out the windows. The man driving the horses and carriage stood up and danced as they passed.
It was such a fantastic time.
If you hear they'll be in your area, you MUST go and see them! They will be performing on Thursday in Wasaga Beach (Laura, seriously, you must!). The following week, they'll be in Stayner.
5 comments:
So they travel around from town to town....That's pretty cool!
They play in the Barrie - Orillia area. They're awesome!
When are they coming to Kenora?
I am not a big jazz fan. I actually did read they were going to be at Stonebridge so I could wander over. Let us know when you are in the area next - you can drop in for tea!
I'm not a big jazz fan either ... but this is Dixieland, a whole different thing. Try it you may like it.
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