Views of the Neighborhood – Brown Bag Concert – The Fiddlers

February 25, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Views of the Neighborhood · 94 Comments

Today, we are returning to the Lakeway Activity Center. It is another Brown Bag Concert featuring the Lake Travis High School Fiddlers. We are catered by the Ember Kitchen of Austin. Our entertainment is Charlie Daniels.

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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · February 25, 2024 - 4:17 am ·

Happy Sunday, John! Your citizens really have a feeling for culture. So many people here are only seen by events with beer and brezels. 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  They would turn out here for beer and pretzels too. 😁 Thanks, Michael.
  
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henhouselady · February 25, 2024 - 4:21 am ·

It looks like a fun trip.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  The fiddlers were excellent. It was fun to see people enjoying themselves. Thanks, Molly Shea.
  
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Darlene · February 25, 2024 - 4:34 am ·

What a great thing to do on a Sunday afternoon. I knew you would feature Charlie Daniels before I read it. Such a great tune and perfect for the post.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  There couldn’t be a better one on a post like this. Thank you, Darlene.
  
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joylennick · February 25, 2024 - 5:26 am ·

Thanks, John! I really enjoyed that foot-stomping piece.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:14 am ·
  
  Me too. I was fortunate to find a video that was done shortly after the song was released. Charlie still had tons of energy.
  
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Sorryless · February 25, 2024 - 5:33 am ·

You got me thinking . . . maybe wine next weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Hmm sounds good to me.
  
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GP · February 25, 2024 - 5:46 am ·

What else would I have during a fiddlers concert and Charlie Daniels music? A Texas rib-eye of course!! Fire it up, but extra-rare please.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:17 am ·
  
  You got it. We have a nice mesquite wood grill too. 😁
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · February 25, 2024 - 6:29 am ·

THIS would be thoroughly enjoyable! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:17 am ·
  
  It was. Thank you, Annette.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · February 25, 2024 - 7:04 am ·

It’s good to see Lakeway enjoying music, especially music by these youngsters. It brings to mind two of my grandsons performing. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 7:19 am ·
  
  That must be a treat to see. My grandson is a musician and I love to see him too.
  
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Jennie · February 25, 2024 - 8:16 am ·

High school fiddlers- that’s unusual, and very cool. I remember going to an annual fiddler’s convention in rural Pennsylvania. It was wonderful. Best to you, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:46 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie
  
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  1. Jennie · February 25, 2024 - 6:17 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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Liz Gauffreau · February 25, 2024 - 8:20 am ·

What a fun community event! I’ve always loved this Charlie Daniels song.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:47 pm ·
  
  Me too. Thanks for coming along, Liz
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · February 25, 2024 - 4:52 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:15 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · February 25, 2024 - 8:32 am ·

Bet that was one toe-tapping concert! Thanks for sharing, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:48 pm ·
  
  They did a great job. I was surprised.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · February 25, 2024 - 8:43 am ·

Looks like a lot of fun.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:48 pm ·
  
  It was. Thanks.
  
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coldhandboyack · February 25, 2024 - 8:54 am ·

Great excuse to get out of the house. I almost thought it was a bald spot convention.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:49 pm ·
  
  🤣
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · February 25, 2024 - 2:11 pm ·
    
    🥚
    
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robertawrites235681907 · February 25, 2024 - 9:25 am ·

Hi John, I would enjoy this 💗

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:49 pm ·
  
  It was very nice. Thanks, Robbie.
  
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Dan Antion · February 25, 2024 - 9:28 am ·

I think I would have enjoyed this concert, John. It’s good to see support for high school kids.

I’ll go with Fire-roasted 1/2 chicken.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:50 pm ·
  
  Good choice. The kids were very good.
  
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noelleg44 · February 25, 2024 - 9:45 am ·

I would have really, really enjoyed this concert, John. And of course, I’ll take the scallops!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:50 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Noelle. It was entertaining. Scallops it is.
  
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lois · February 25, 2024 - 10:48 am ·

Not much better than some good foot-stompin’ fiddle music. I would have loved this.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:52 pm ·
  
  There was that for sure. They also did a waltz that was lovely.
  
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Dale · February 25, 2024 - 11:46 am ·

I think I’ll go for the fire-roasted fish. I love that your community comes out to encourage all sorts of artists.
Love this Charlie Daniels tune!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:54 pm ·
  
  I have to say that Lakeway does keep up the activities.
  
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  1. Dale · February 25, 2024 - 3:11 pm ·
    
    Wonderful!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:23 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Cindy Georgakas · February 25, 2024 - 12:14 pm ·

You have me salivating, John.. and now I’m going to eat my cardboard oatmeal. What a lovely life you have created. 🥰

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 12:54 pm ·
  
  Put some brown sugar on that oatmeal. Thanks you, Cindy.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · February 25, 2024 - 3:04 pm ·
    
    hahahhahaha. will do I’m going now to eat it …. cold .. 3 hours later❣️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:24 pm ·
      
      Um. At least it’s not nine days old
      
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    2. Cindy Georgakas · February 25, 2024 - 9:39 pm ·
      
      🙌🤩🙌
      
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    3. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 7:22 am ·
      
      😊
      
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The Coastal Crone · February 25, 2024 - 2:01 pm ·

It is great to see young people still fiddling!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:26 pm ·
  
  Yes it is, Thanks, Jo
  
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Book Club Mom · February 25, 2024 - 2:11 pm ·

Looks like a great way to spend an afternoon!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:27 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Barbara.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · February 25, 2024 - 2:56 pm ·

Haha. I was thinking of that Charlie Daniel’s song as soon as I saw the word “fiddle.” That sounds like a wonderfully fun day, John. Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:27 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. It was terrific.
  
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Kymber Hawke · February 25, 2024 - 4:47 pm ·

John, this sounds like a lot of fun and I love the Charlie Daniel’s song, too.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:15 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Kymber. Glad you liked it.
  
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thomasstigwikman · February 25, 2024 - 5:38 pm ·

That looks like a lot fun and a cultural experience. The menu looked good too.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:14 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Thomas. It was a good time.
  
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Resa · February 25, 2024 - 6:02 pm ·

Your area has wonderful public facilities, John.
This looks like great fun, to watch the kids perform.
I’d be a proud mom, too!
🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂
CD is fabulous. Thanks for the tune!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:12 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Resa. 😁X 😁X 😁X 😁X
  
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  1. Resa · February 25, 2024 - 9:29 pm ·
    
    💋 😁X 😁X 💋
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
      
      😊X
      
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    2. Resa · February 26, 2024 - 12:07 pm ·
      
      🐂💋💋
      
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    3. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 4:35 pm ·
      
      💋🐂 🐂 💋💋
      
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    4. Resa · February 26, 2024 - 7:27 pm ·
      
      💋💋🐂 🐂 💋💋
      
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    5. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 9:18 pm ·
      
      💋💋💋🐂 🐂 🐂 💋💋
      
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    6. Resa · February 26, 2024 - 9:26 pm ·
      
      💋💋💋🐂 🐂 🐂 💋💋💋
      
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    7. John W. Howell · February 27, 2024 - 6:56 am ·
      
      😊 Winner, winner 🐓 dinner
      
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    8. Resa · February 27, 2024 - 11:19 am ·
      
      😊
      
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    9. John W. Howell · February 27, 2024 - 1:41 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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shoreacres · February 25, 2024 - 6:28 pm ·

I don’t usually recommend videos that take some time, but if you have twenty minutes or so, this YouTube reaction to Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil went Down to Georgia” is absolutely wonderful. The reactor is a 42 year old rapper from Colorado who never had heard Charlie Daniels, and his response to the performance is funny and sweet. Music sure can cross boundaries.

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:10 pm ·
  
  I will take a look tomorrow. Thank you, Linda.
  
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2. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 9:59 am ·
  
  I loved this Linda. It was very interesting to see the Rapper’s reaction. Thanks, Again.
  
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  1. shoreacres · February 27, 2024 - 7:07 am ·
    
    I’m glad you enjoyed it. He’s responded to other country songs, like “A County Boy Can Survive,” and his reactions always are as great as the songs. Personally, it was fun for me to learn that all rappers don’t cover themselves in gold chains and use an unfortunate vocabulary that I have to look up on the urban dictionary!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 27, 2024 - 9:23 am ·
      
      Some words don’t need a look-up. He was refreshing for sure.
      
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petespringerauthor · February 25, 2024 - 6:44 pm ·

Very well attended!

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1. John W. Howell · February 25, 2024 - 9:08 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Pete. These concerts are well attended.
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · February 26, 2024 - 1:23 am ·

Sign me up for the next concert John… you have a wonderful community and enjoy seeing how they all pull together for holidays and celebrations… this looks like it was a great concert and I will have some of that Ribeye please.. hugs

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1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 7:24 am ·
  
  The rib eye is coming up. So glad you enjoyed the concert, Sally.
  
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  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · February 26, 2024 - 8:57 am ·
    
    Thanks John…hugs
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 9:14 am ·
      
      🤗
      
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circadianreflections · February 26, 2024 - 5:43 am ·

Looks like it was fun.

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1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 7:26 am ·
  
  Yes, it was. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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Teri Polen · February 26, 2024 - 7:39 am ·

Looks like a great turnout!

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1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 9:12 am ·
  
  It was. Fun too.
  
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Bruce@WOTC · February 26, 2024 - 10:18 am ·

This visit left me fit as a fiddle, John. Time for some chicken…and some scallops as well.🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 26, 2024 - 4:38 pm ·
  
  You go, Bruce.
  
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Anonymous · March 2, 2024 - 3:45 am ·

Enjoyed the foot-tapping fiddlers song.
Oh and the bus photo of course!

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Anonymous · March 2, 2024 - 3:46 am ·

Enjoyed the foot -tapping fiddlers song. (And the bus photo!)

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1. John W. Howell · March 2, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
  
  Thank you
  
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2. John W. Howell · March 7, 2024 - 11:22 am ·
  
  Glad you liked it
  
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kethuprofumo · March 7, 2024 - 5:43 pm ·

Great event, dear John! I think that Twiggy would like the patio.🙂🍻🍤🍤🍤

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1. John W. Howell · March 7, 2024 - 7:56 pm ·
  
  She would for sure. I’ll be going back there to photograph some new sculptures. 😁
  
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