Congratulations to Miles!
Introducing Miles, my featured musician for November and December! Miles is a dedicated and enthusiastic student and his musical development never ceases to amaze me.
“Hot Tamale Louie” or “Two Buckets and a Yoke” ***The Story of Zarif Khan***
I am delighted to be part of this (free!) performance tonight at Voxman Music Building in the Recital Hall beginning at 7:30 pm. More details from John Rapson: “Hi friends, I am writing to invite you to a Faculty Showcase this Tuesday at the School of Music. I am proud of the wonderful collaboration that… Read More “Hot Tamale Louie” or “Two Buckets and a Yoke” ***The Story of Zarif Khan***
The Beggarmen (2001-2016)
I’m very sad to say that The Beggarmen has come to an end. An epic project such as this can hardly go unacknowledged and yet my emotions are so tangled that writing a post about it seems almost impossible. I am very lucky to have been able to make music with these fine men and superb musicians for so many… Read More The Beggarmen (2001-2016)
Congratulations to Lilia, Ania, and Eviva Naso!
I’m delighted to announce my featured musicians for September and October 2016. Congratulations to Ania, Lilia, and Eviva! I am so lucky to be your teacher.
Polly’s Pantry Partners
Inspired by both the tireless generosity of volunteer superhero Polly Nichols and my love of alliteration, I’m launching a new opportunity for my home music studio: Polly’s Pantry Partners. Many of you surely know Polly already, whether from her work helping to found the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry, from her joyful and loving presence at New Song… Read More Polly’s Pantry Partners
Food Drive Update
Update! (see original post below) Our Beggarfans donated a collective 125 pounds of food, including lots of fresh produce from the Iowa City Farmer’s Market, to the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry. Thank you so much! Original post: Who doesn’t love the Iowa City Farmers Market? There’s something for everyone. Live music, hand pies, adorable dogs, egg… Read More Food Drive Update
Growing Up Together
Several months ago, my children and I met some new friends. We had many things in common and so we planned a few outings for the children to get to know one another. After meeting several times, our friends came over to our house for a play date. The children played together. The other mother… Read More Growing Up Together
Collaboration
This is me at my happiest onstage. Collaboration is where it’s at for me. I write these words as I listen to some tracks from a project in the works with my bandmate Keith Reins and our friend, piper Jon Cooper. The final recording session is scheduled for early next year but I can’t keep to myself how proud… Read More Collaboration
Musication
We had some fun last night. Oh yes, we did. Thanks for the awesome shots, Amber Capps! Jasmine Michaelson. She is super talented, so beautiful and has excellent taste in naming children. The Fritters (Nic Arp and Jennifer Horn-Frasier). Even more delicious than their name suggests. And finally, the musicians known in some elite circles as… Read More Musication
High Grounds on May 20
Music and fair trade coffee with friends. What’s not to love? Join us!
Tara McGovern 