Your brain is a comic book tattoo

I've always loved to sing.  I come from a long line of people who love to sing.  That may be a bit of an exaggeration; however, I know that music was important for both of my grandmothers.   I remember sitting at my Mammaw Strader's feet as she played the hymns she loved.  Those moments were priceless. 

In my last blog, I spoke of Anna Graceman and her big voice.  I thnk I failed to mention that she WRITES her original stuff.  Impressive.  But here is a group of kids that is impressively talented as well.  To me, they are a testimony of why music MUST be in our school programs.  The kids have not only covered Tori Amos, they've MET her.  I'll be so bold as to say that sometimes I like their covers better than the original!  Mr. B, their teacher, has an amazing way of connecting the children to music, giving them a voice in the process.

PS22 chorus has gone viral at my house.  And if you don't like them, even just a little bit, check your wallet.  You may be a card-carrying nazi.

My faith in tomorrow is restored.

I'm boycotting my radio.  Really just not all that interested in most of the music I'm hearing these days.  It all sounds eerily....alike.  Most of the music I'm enjoying these days has no mainstream outlet in my area.  Or I'm hearing stuff that I like from children.  And with that, My faith in tomorrow is restored.

I first heard Anna Graceman on America's Got Talent a few weeks ago.  I NEVER watch that show, but family was in.  She FLOORED me with an Alicia Keys cover.  I'm sure I made a face when I heard that little bit announced.  I mean she's around 10 years old.  Didn't think she'd do it all that well, but kid's got some pipes.