Greg Ashby & Friends; Joe Baranowski Edition

Every Wednesday a wonderful thing happens in Northwest Indiana... A bunch of friends get together and play music. Sounds pretty average, right? Well not at Finnegan's Pub in Dyer, Indiana. The friendship and support among the musicians and music fans in this area is so strong, it's more like family. And the level of talent would blow the minds of anyone that just "stopped by".  

There are so many musicians in many different circles, but they are all connected. Once you become a "member" of a circle, you are part of the family. And it's astounding how large our family is. 

It always boggles my mind the things people miss or take for granted. In my photography, I like to see and photograph the little things as well as the large ones. When I'm in a car, I'll see something as wondrous as a hawk soaring above or sitting on a branch near the road. I'm also sure no one else is paying attention because they have places to be.

 I feel the same about the music we have in Northwest Indiana. Not enough people are paying attention, too busy in their own little worlds to look out of the box. We truly have world class talent here, playing for US. We are so very lucky. People, you don't have to go and pay $100 for some nose bleed seats to hear amazing music (not that there's anything wrong with that, by all means, continue to support national acts), you can hear some amazing music right here in a local pub. And there's video on this blog to support that!!

So, open your eyes and ears. Stop and smell the roses. Look up form your cell phones. Find and support our local musicians. Go see them. Go listen. And put away your phones..... ok, maybe take a picture or some videos and spread the word ;-) 

Just pay attention!

This was Joe's first "official" appearance with Greg, and he had plenty of support from his friends. (Joe is front left)

Cinnamon Girl

(Videos taken and provided 

by Mike Harle)

Mona Lisa & Madhatters

Mark Rongers is just fun to photograph, he's so full of energy and life!

Miss You

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