God only knows what goes on

Inside the gates. I know it’s not my kinda place!

Well the Electric Forest music

festival is finishing another year. 50,000 people attended.

It is held in the tiny village of

Rothbury witch is about 7 miles from my home. On a clear night I can hear the bands witch play until 4 am. Michigan State Police are there in high numbers. Unless you are deamed a threat to yourself or others drug use…

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Hey Chris

I live about 2.5 hours NW of you in the Muskegon, Whitehall area. I am 6 miles from lake Michigan,

which saves us from most tornados, they tend to jump when they hit shore and land 10-15 miles inland. That said, I think Muskegon area has had 4 tornados this year. We do however get straight line winds which can do a lot of damage over…

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I have been a member since 23 and have never received a card, I blame the mail service.

It has never bothered me because I know the thought is there!!

Hey Daryl

We don’t go overboard on outside decorations either. It’s been busy here on the farm getting everything ready for winter. We have a warm up coming next week so we hope to get the rest of the lights up then. I will try to post some pictures when we get done!

Mike

I’m in!!!

I am sure you did offend some, I however am with you, I am sick of this whole thing and hopeful it will be over soon!!!

Well said Bud!!!

Daryl

I too was a fan of early Ted Nugent sound, he was called The Motor city Madman because of his early concerts. At one time he owned a lot of property in north central Michigan, a friend of mine got to meet and talk with him, my friend said he was very friendly, smart and well spoken. He got in a disagreement with the powers that be…

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I have a question for you music Guru’s. I have a limited knowledge of music theory, I do know GOOD music follows a recipe (Theory), to make music sound GOOD (it’s way over my head). My question is, does music like HipHop, Rap, and some modern Pop music follow or use any music theory. To me it sounds like semi organized noise. I don’t listen…

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Daryl

Your taste and thoughts on modern music and performers is much the same as mine!👍

Johnny

It just dawned on me, your reply answers this question perfectly! Make Show, performers today are a commodity. No one has the incentive to create, follow the blueprint of what works, make the record producers BIG money, life is good. cookie cutter music and producers that are fat and happy!

👍

Fred

That is a very good video! It’s like comparing apples to grapes. I am willing to bet that the MLT crew has had offers for “bigger and better” money and venues but Papa Rudi pointed them down the road of creativity and happiness, that is just a guess on my part. You can’t knock what Taylor Swift has become but it’s more marketing than…

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Well said Bud!

Morning Bud

When I was reading the article my fist thought was it was written by a Swifty, I can’t even recall where I found it. I agree with you on the music, hands down MLT music has more depth and meaning than Swifts, and done by a group of 4 very talented people!

I just read an article that stated Taylor Swift has contributed more to music than the Beatles. I personally don’t care much for Taylor’s music, to me it all kinda sounds the same.

Is she talented yes, is she popular yes, has she contributed more to music, in my opinion NO! what do you folks think?

Hi Jacki

I am so very sorry for your loss, I am sure they are in a better place, happy and pain free.

Please don’t drag yourself down with the negative, let the MLT music work it’s magic. I do believe there is positive in everything , sometimes ya just gotta look for it!😄

Keep thinking happy thoughts!

Daryl

The first hundred years are the hardest, after that Ya just don’t give a damn!!!!🤣

Congratulations Tim, and the whole Johnston family!!!

Coming through loud and clear!😄

Tim

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you, your family, and your son

A very unique sound for sure. Now my curiosity has got the best of me, I have to fine our how

it works without frets!!

Hi Tim

I am with you on this, I don’t know many violinists other than Benny and Daniels.

There is a young lady on YouTube who is very good, Her name is Karolina Protsenko

she is in her teens. Quite impressive!

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The bottom line is this, the 20 best is really left to the individual!

I agree Tim, I really believe if they signed with a label they could make a boat load of money, but I don’t think you would see the happy go lucky twins we all know and love. The whole family has unbelievable talent. They are in control of their own destiny, and I wish them health, fortune, and most of all HAPPINESS!

Born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. I now reside less than 3 mi (5km) from my childhood home. 6 miles (9.5km) from Lake Michigan. Love the outdoors, the wildlife and the change of seasons.