Prior to introducing our program for the day, I played a video of the first Young@Heart Fall Trip that Nancy and I went on way back in 2007. At that time, the group was still being led by Sherm Bowser and we went to New York and Lancaster, PA. I think that is probably when I decided to join the group and ultimately take over the leadership when Sherm retired at the end of that year. The video is memorable because there are memories of so many people including many who are still here with us. I also used it to entice you to join us this year when we go to Pigeon Forge. Currently, our numbers for that trip are not good.
Today, was one of my favorite programs, with a very special vocalist. Burt Kettinger comes to us from the Chicago area, where he still sings. He has sung with some of the great Christian musicians. We've enjoyed him several other times, including one time when he came to do a concert for our church. Burt has a wonderful mellow Baritone/Base voice and is the kind of music that is really relaxing. I hope we didn't put anyone to sleep!
Burt sang both on the platform and at the piano. I enjoyed the piano best because it was more natural and impromptu but it was difficult to see him singing in that position. Perhaps we should have put the piano on the platform.
I'm also including a couple of YouTube videos that you can see to get a good sense of Burt's concert. The link here is to the complete musical audio of the program, which includes his introductions and talk.
Following our program, we retired to the gymnasium/dining room for very good Cinco de Mayo meal.
Next month, we will feature award winning Banjo Player, Glenn Parks. Join us on June 13 for a good musical experience and nice meal.
Today, was one of my favorite programs, with a very special vocalist. Burt Kettinger comes to us from the Chicago area, where he still sings. He has sung with some of the great Christian musicians. We've enjoyed him several other times, including one time when he came to do a concert for our church. Burt has a wonderful mellow Baritone/Base voice and is the kind of music that is really relaxing. I hope we didn't put anyone to sleep!
Burt sang both on the platform and at the piano. I enjoyed the piano best because it was more natural and impromptu but it was difficult to see him singing in that position. Perhaps we should have put the piano on the platform.
Next month, we will feature award winning Banjo Player, Glenn Parks. Join us on June 13 for a good musical experience and nice meal.
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