In the fall of 2014, I was invited to the “Fall Festival” at the Oshtemo Branch of the Kalamazoo Branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library. Kids, parents and grandparents joined me with songs and stories of “Lucky Lindy”, ” The Big Strong Handsome Raccoon”, “Let’s Go Fishing Now” and other songs.
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Celery Flats Music Festival
“Open Mic in Wayland”
This is a new video: “Let’s Go Fishing Now”
I recently participated in an “Open Mic” at the Vibrant Grains Restuarant and Bakery in Wayland. The crowd was great and joined in singing along on the songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s-kfK07isw
OPENING ACT FOR TOM CHAPIN
Elementary School Show
![With these elementary students, I shared my story about my little rescue dog, "Lucky Lindy", fishing with my grandson and my dad, my cats that dance and many more. The stories cause the listeners to think about the people and events in their own lives.](http://stevebarbermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Steve-2-e1398040087415.jpg)
With these elementary students, I shared my story about my little rescue dog, “Lucky Lindy”, fishing with my grandson and my dad, my cats that dance and many more. The stories cause the listeners to think about the people and events in their own lives.
Dog-o-ween Fall 2013
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Lindy and I joined with the Kalamazoo SPCA for a Halloween Celebration. We provided music for the children and families at the event.
Kalamazoo Foster Grandparents
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Foster Grandparents are a gift to the students. There were eleven Foster Grandparents in my building. I was please d to have the opportunity to share my songs with this group of Foster Grandparents. They proved themselves to be kids as heart.
High School Program
Storytime at the Bookbug
Enjoying sharing stories and songs with kids, parents and grandparents at “The Bookbug” an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1nvxdqEB0I
Oshtemo Library Summer Reading Kick-off
Recently, we played at the Oshtemo Library just outside of Kalamazoo. There was well over a hundred and fifty people attending with picnic dinners and the works. It was a great event and we enjoyed ourselves.
This vidio includes some of the story and the songs of “See You Smile” and “The Bunny in My Backyard”.