Along the North Fork of the American River sits a house that overlooks Robber's Roust, a giant rock that once hid bandits who sat waiting for the stagecoach to pass. My friend, Stuart, has a house there overlooking the river and the rock. Every year he invites friends to perform. Every year he also invites a magician or two.
This Saturday night we met at this house in the hills north of Auburn to celebrate and share music. I must admit that I was a proud parent. My daughter, Anna, played guitar and sang a song, "The Littlest Bird". Joey played an accordion piece from the movie Amelie. And I played and sang an old Nat King Cole song, Teach Me Tonight. Truckee opted out of performing, but has a good knowledge of magic and engaged our two magicians in conversation. Ken runs the magic shop in Santa Rosa and George is his student.
How can I say this without bragging? Ok, this is a little bragging. I am so proud of my children. Anna has a unique and wonderful voice, but also sings with her heart. I have heard it said by several in the know that she could be a professional if she wanted. Having done music myself for my whole life, I know what professional means. It meaning traveling from gig to gig for not so much money. I can mean making a happy interesting life doing what one likes. There also is the possibility of fame, but that happens to few people. Just to know she has the talent is enough for me. Her job now is to do well in school. Joey is a tireless musician. He will pick up any instrument and try to play it. He has taken piano, played didgeridoo, drums, guitar, accordion and dabbled on many others. He is shy but has an easy friendly manner that will take him far. Truckee also plays guitar, accordion and sings but is less willing to sing for a crowd. He is extremely smart and can carry on an intelligent conversation with just about anyone.
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