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It was the last day of summer vacation last year, and we spent it playing in Harvard Square. We played in our favorite spot - the triangular island across from REI. I always enjoy running into people we know when we're out playing - it happens fairly often. That afternoon, it was Debby Knight. She had been driving through Harvard Square, and heard the reel, "Lady of the Lake" in the air (an advantage of the vibes' sound carrying so much). She had places to go, but was determined find out who was playing contra music out in Harvard square. She managed to find a parking spot several blocks away & followed the music back to us. Debby is a contra dance pianist whose playing I enjoy very much. We all said Hello, Jonathan & I played a couple tunes for her, and she continued on her way.
The next day, Jonathan started 6th grade at a new school. He came home & was excited to tell me about the new place. His biggest surprise - Debby teaches at his school! Although he had just met her the day before, it was so welcoming for him to see a familiar face, let alone someone who knew about contra music.
Since then, Debby has been another great ally for Jonathan, and has hooked him up with gigs in Carlisle, at their school, and at last Saturday's dance in Concord.
It was the last day of summer vacation last year, and we spent it playing in Harvard Square. We played in our favorite spot - the triangular island across from REI. I always enjoy running into people we know when we're out playing - it happens fairly often. That afternoon, it was Debby Knight. She had been driving through Harvard Square, and heard the reel, "Lady of the Lake" in the air (an advantage of the vibes' sound carrying so much). She had places to go, but was determined find out who was playing contra music out in Harvard square. She managed to find a parking spot several blocks away & followed the music back to us. Debby is a contra dance pianist whose playing I enjoy very much. We all said Hello, Jonathan & I played a couple tunes for her, and she continued on her way.
The next day, Jonathan started 6th grade at a new school. He came home & was excited to tell me about the new place. His biggest surprise - Debby teaches at his school! Although he had just met her the day before, it was so welcoming for him to see a familiar face, let alone someone who knew about contra music.
Since then, Debby has been another great ally for Jonathan, and has hooked him up with gigs in Carlisle, at their school, and at last Saturday's dance in Concord.
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