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We are members of the Louisville Dulcimer Society and we go every Saturday morning to teach anyone who wants to learn at Gilda's Club Louisville, which is an education and support organization for persons and families that are dealing with cancers of any kind. We got connected with the club when we played an evening concert and then broke up into small groups and taught those who wanted to play Boil Them Cabbage on that night. Nearly everyone is able to play at least one song on the first lesson and then they blossom from there! It is a wonderful way to use music to enrich our lives, with or without a cancer diagnosis! Anyone can participate in the class; the patient, friend, or family member. Larry and I are in the process of becoming members ourselves!
The emotional blast of a cancer diagnosis is very difficult to deal with and having a community of support like this is priceless. If you are someone who has been diagnosed or you have someone you love who is fighting the battle, Gilda's is a great place to begin the conversations that no one wants to have about the "c" word. Isn't it time we brought it out into the open? I think so!!!
This is Tom Wilson who also teaches dulcimer at Gilda's! He was ready to participate in an antique bicycle ride this afternoon.
I been updating my website and I have added a new page for my original, digitally drawn, music graphics, including dulcimers, fiddles, whistles, and others to come. This is a new work for me so it is in progress every day. You can click on the title above to view it.
We have the KY Music Weekend coming up next weekend (8/25 and 26th) at the new Iroquois Ampitheater in south Louisville! This year's host is John Gage, of the Kentucky Homefront radio show. There is a $10 charge for each of the evening concerts but the afternoon jams and competitions are free, so come on out and join us! Bring your instruments and jam along!
