Laughing Bird and Entertainment at Desert Valley

We attended a show last night here at the park called "Laughing Bird" It is a couple who has traveled the world and shared their music and laughs with a wide selection of people. They have been recording and performing since 1978..a mixture of instruments, Tupelo is a songwriter,sings and plays guitar, banjola, dobro, mandolin and harmonica...and a home made toe tap tambourine. Janey's main instrument is her voice, but plays mountain Dulcimer,stringed instruments and various percussion instruments (Hot Spoons!) Their act was a very energetic and professional performance. Two hours really flew by, and I would go see them again!I'm regretting that I didn't take my camera and get a couple pictures. Janey is also a published Story Writer who has an audio book out. She touts herself as a storyteller who loves to travel. Combining these, the collection of short stories about 30 years of travel and her perception of experiences. Tupelo has another project, his website for Personal Development Inspiration and Uplifting Music. These were very unique and creative folks. They travel in a Beaver Patriot Motorcoach and also have a home in Story Wyoming. Check out their websites and if ya get the chance to see one of their shows it's very worthwhile. They have played many RV Rallies around the country and spend a certain amount of time here in the southwest in the winter. Check them out at laughingbirdmusic.com

While on the subject of entertainment...our activities director does a fantastic job throwing parties,organizing events and tours.
Thanks Betty Hart and staff. We are fortunate to have a few musicians staying here in the park full time. Bunky Christiansen from Nebraska is a one man band that sings songs he has written and other country hits.
He plays a variety of instruments including a mean fiddle and keyboard that he recently taught himself. This year he talked another couple, The Calhouns, into spending the winter here. They assisted him in finishing his last CD and are from Kansas. They perform as a couple, with several genres of music and soft comedy. At the show last night I was able to sit and visit with Jim and Chris a little bit and found out that her brother lives in Kearney NE and is the manager of the music store where my son buys all of his percussion instruments. Early in his bands history, they participated in several booking opportunities from there. Chris's brother has been a member of a popular central Nebraska band for many years, The OK Sisters, and regretably she told me last night that they are breaking up. Sad after lots of years but it happens. It just goes to show how small of a world it really is out there!