THE HILLS ARE ALIVE...

OK maybe not the hills were alive with the sound of music but near the bluff was where we were invited to join Natureman's friend, Ralph, in celebrating a special birthday.  Some folks decide how they are going to spend their next decade and for Ralph, a retired family physician, it will include more music. Ralph is a talented musician who wanted a house concert and this birthday was the night to mark that wish off his bucket list. We all chipped in to help his 70th birthday dream a reality and we got to share in his gift as well.
Three dozen friends filled Ralph's living room/ music room after a yummy potluck supper to listen to a super talented Asheville, N.C.  husband-wife duo, The Clydes, Aubrey and Justin, who shared  not only a lot of their last CD's selections comprised of bluegrass/ americana in addition to some new compositions too. The 'soon to be' parents travel around the U.S. in an RV camper with their 2 large dogs and have performed 200 gigs this past year. (BTW that schedule might slow down when the 'little' fiddle player arrives. Just saying'.) 

At intermission it was time for birthday cake and there were two other folks also celebrating their birthdays. Special birthday wishes to buddy Maureen and Wayne's Karen too ( yep Wayne told...)

Jammin' (Thanks for the pic Maureen)

After the second set came to an end, about a dozen+  guests took out their instruments and started jamming. How fun is that? Sooo many talented folk in our community.

Sorry Natureman that we had to head home before you could bust out your harmonica... 

Thanks for sharing and Happy 70th Ralph and many more musical ones!

* You can check out The Clydes on FB