Humming A Happy Tune

Jamie Ipsen

I didn’t think my MINI could make me any happier but I made an amazing discovery whilst navigating the New York State Thruway on my daily commute.

Even though music is a huge part of my life, rarely do I listen to my radio – too many commercials. When I do it’s the classical station or ‘Car Talk’ on NPR with Click and Clack. Occasionally, I pick up a new CD and sadly, I’m as guilty as any teenager with volume and overplay! Most of the time, in my car, it’s just me and my driving thoughts.

Recently, I took on a beginning guitar student. Obviously, tuning the guitar has been an important task in our lessons. And while we haven’t discussed why the strings are tuned to E A D G B E , I ponder the answers to such questions.

On my way to my other job, with pitch and tuning on the brain, I . . . → Read More: Humming A Happy Tune

Beth Wood @ Snow’s

Singer/songwriter Beth Wood will be performing at Snow’s house on May 14, 2011. There will be a bar with beer, margaritas, and mimosas. Bring friends and a lawn chair! Bring a tent! It would be appreciated if you bought a CD or put $5 in the hat.

The planned schedule: Appetizers at 3 p.m. Beth’s first set at 4 p.m. Buffet dinner at 5 p.m. Beth again at 6 p.m. Bonfire following

Please RSVP by May 5 to: wdsnow@localnet.com (518) 966-8779 or snail mail to: Bill Snow 622 Spring Valley Road Hannacroix, N.Y. 12087

If you are unable to make it on Saturday, but would still like to see Beth, she will be appearing at the University Club in Albany on Friday the 13th. Beth will also be appearing on WNYT Channel 13 on Friday during their live at noon newscast, where she will be performing at least one song.

You can get more info and find out more about her at . . . → Read More: Beth Wood @ Snow’s