met this musician
while out on a walk
playing
just to make people feel better
music and compassion
flowed from him.
—
“the banjo is truly an american instrument,
and it captures something about our past.”
-steve martin
May26
met this musician
while out on a walk
playing
just to make people feel better
music and compassion
flowed from him.
—
“the banjo is truly an american instrument,
and it captures something about our past.”
-steve martin
First impressions matter so much in a variety of ways in life, no more so than on meeting someone for the first time.
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they so do
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I always stop and say hello to street Musicians, they’re fascinating people…….. here’s a banjo song from the Strumbellas….
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thanks for the song, Ivor. this guy was just sitting in his driveway playing, not taking money, just playing for the neighbors and those happening by.
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That would have been lovely Beth…
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What really got my immediate attention was, how the design of his shorts/bermudas went seamlessly into the legs of his stool…… 😉
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yes, you’re so right, that is interesting – good eye, Kiki!
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not bad for this nearly blind bat, eh?! 😉
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i’d say not bad at all!
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That is a lovely idea for everyone!
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Brilliant. Love the sound of the banjo
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yes, it’s very unique and recognizable anywhere
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I love coming across street performers, or in this case driveway. Banjos are big in Philly, thanks to the Mummers. I had an uncle and a couple of cousins who played in one of the string bands on New Year’s Day. It is a great instrument.
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that’s so cool
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Pretty cool, six feet up on his driveway, Beth. I dig it.
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exactly, and yes )
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What a nice surprise to come upon during a walk!
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one of things i love about walking, you never know what you’ll stumble into
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You’re right! 😀
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What a treat for you. It doesn’t get any better than a 5 string…
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i agree, so different
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What a lovely surprise.
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it was really nice, and he was kind of shy, but happy
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What a lovely idea.
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I thought so too, sadje
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😍🥰
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I’ve met a lot of banjo guys (even Steve Martin) and the overwhelming majority of them would appreciate your guy in his driveway.
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how cool, and I’ll bet they would
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Sights and sounds to please the soul! How delightful Beth — and yes, I love how he appears to be sitting on air! ❤
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All magic
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Enjoyed the poetry and meeting a banjo player must have been a
bonus to your walk.
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It was r very unexpected but very wonderful
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I’m loving the givers of their talents during all of this.
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I so am, too
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Happy, just because….I love it!!
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Yep!
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He’s happy through all of this….
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Yes, he’s got the right approach
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I love this! It makes me wish I played an instrument so I could sit at the end of our driveway and spread joy.
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Me too!!
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Such a beautiful instrument that appears easy to play because the musician always has such a happy face when holding a banjo!
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ah, i think that’s it!
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The best in people come out in the worse of times!
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i so agree with that
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That’s cool. Some people in our town are doing that.
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I love that people are doing this
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lovely; I know Steve Martin is a great banjo player 🙂
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he is! i saw that he was going out in the woods and playing, just because
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Love that so much!
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thank you )
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