June was a Blast!

All of June was so much fun, but there were a couple of days that I just need to mention.

Jim and I have been playing music for the Novi (Michigan) Heritage Festival for several years. (We love when Tommy goes, too, but he's busy at Blue Lake right now.) It is so nice. The setting is at the beautiful MSU Tollgate Farm. (Check out their website for other free public events.) June 16 had wonderful weather -- a lot too warm for Jim, but most of the presenters and guests enjoyed the nice, dry day. To play music all day in the middle of the well-tended gardens is really a treat. Everyone is happy and it's a joy to share our music and knowledge with them, as they are eager to ask questions and learn about our interest.

Jim and Loretta at the Novi Heritage Festival

 There are also lots of other events going on within the main event.  There are civil war (re-enactor) recruiters, hay rides, garden walks (beautiful), honey and vegetable sales, and FREE hot dogs and ice cream!

Glen, Brad, Loretta, Judi, and Jim at Turkeyville

We played in Novi from 10-3 and headed right out to make it to Marshall, Michigan, to have more fun with our friends, Judi and Glen Morningstar and Brad Battey. This event was a civil war ball at the Turkeyville Mansion. Quite a storm went through, but we we dry under the big tent. All had a wonderful time, both the band and the dancers, from the Grand March through the last waltz.

Brad, Loretta, Judy on Bass, and Jim

You can see in the photos that it was bright and sunny following the storm. Brad kept us apprised of the storm's arrival with his new app that would tell us exactly how long before those drops would hit.

What a great day that was, and to wrap June up with a bang, we went to our friends', the Kaiser's, music party. Lot of fun, food, visiting, and of course, MUSIC!! A great time was had by all, as always.