Music – Page 2 – Jan Sikes

March 24, 2023

Friday Free-For-All! #Music #Self-Care

Happy Friday. Is it me, or has this been a long week? Even though this was the first week of spring, the temperatures here were cold, and it didn't feel much like spring. However, today is warm, so maybe we're done with the cold weather. My mom always used to say there would be an …

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October 14, 2022

Friday Free-For-All! Music Festival and Keyboard

I have to start this Friday's post off with a short recap of the amazing music festival I attended last weekend. With over 36 hours and 112 bands and solo acts, not counting the nightly campfires, it was a lot! There wasn't much sleeping involved. And, I even got to dance. 🙂 https://videopress.com/v/VTfRWeOm?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I took …

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August 26, 2022

Friday Free-For-All! #2

Hi, everyone. I hope you've had a good week and looking forward to the weekend. It's time for another Free-For-All! Created in Canva I've been thinking about things that have influenced me throughout life, and the list is long. Of course, my parents influenced me, as did school. But the one single biggest influence that …

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June 16, 2022

Thursday TREAT! Luckenbach – CD Review @RandyCMoore1 #NewMusic #TexasMusic

Hello, lovely blog followers. I am super excited to bring you a music treat today from my good friend, Randy C. Moore! Randy is no newcomer. He started his music career at the age of 15. And he's been at it ever since. Not only is he an enigmatic performer, but he's also a talented …

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June 10, 2022

Me And Paul – #Nonfiction @WillieNelson #NetGalley

Anyone who knows me knows how much love I have for Willie Nelson. I've read every book he's written, so when I had a chance to read his upcoming release via NetGalley I jumped at the chance. PURCHASE LINK Paul English was Willie's long-time friend and drummer. For sixty-five years they shared a friendship that …

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February 26, 2022March 3, 2026

Mountain Laurel Christmas

Orphaned, his family torn apart by tragedy, Cole Knight has come a long way from a ramshackle miner’s cabin on the side of the Cumberland Mountain. Daring to follow an impossible dream, he’s made it big in the music business. Now, he’s a country music sensation with a huge house, fancy cars, plenty of willing …

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December 8, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 10! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Hop in the wagon and let's head for the final stop on this short tour! The magical gypsy wagon is taking us a little south, to Austin, Texas for a visit with the enigmatic John Howell! I truly have no recollection of when I first met John Howell. Seems like I've always known him. He …

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December 7, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 9! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! Today, I am so honored to be featured on Mae Clair's beautiful blog site! I can't exactly remember when I first became acquainted with Mae, but distinctly remember the first book I read of hers. The book was "A Thousand …

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December 6, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 8! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! After a weekend to rest, the horses are ready to go again! This time, we're off to Oregon to visit with D. Wallace Peach! Diana is best known for her prolific prose, depth of detail, and well-developed characters. She has …

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December 3, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 7! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! You may need a blanket for our next journey as we are heading up north to Michigan for a visit with Beem Weeks! I first met Beem when I joined a book club way back in 2015. His was one …

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