Music has the power to transform an average day into something magical. And, if you are lucky enough to experience it in a live performance venue, it’s even more special. Fortunately, I’ve lived close to live performance spaces throughout most of my life. My musical taste is eclectic, ranging from traditional classical music to a deep and abiding love for the country music I grew up with. During the 1980s, I fell in love with Ravinia Festival when my daughter, Laura, and I lived in Highland … [Read more...]
How Great Music Tells a Story and Heals the Soul
"You have to believe what the words are saying and the words are as important as the melody" -- Bob Dylan In all my 70 years, I would never have dreamed I’d be reading a piece in AARP’s magazine featuring an interview with Bob Dylan, one of the most iconic musical artists of our time, and a musician who’s been a personal inspiration to me for my entire life. In some ways, I grew up with Bob Dylan and his music. We are contemporaries, even though he’ll always somehow remain an angry young man … [Read more...]
