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Published On: Nov 25, 2004 11:31 AM
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Published On: Nov 25, 2004 11:31 AM
Music City, USA
Mom's in town for Thanksgiving and we took her to
see the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame today. Both were
better than I thought they'd be. I knew the Ryman (previous home of the Grand
Old Opry, among other things) was cool, but it's really cool inside. Church
lined pews in a third circle arcing around the stage and piled in the balcony.
It has a small cozy feel and purportedly the best acoustics than anywhere except
the Mormon Tabernacle. Bizarrely, an extended family of Italians were there and
took the stage and started singing and playing American country songs like the
real mccoy. We didn't know they weren't Americans until they broke into Italian
chatter between songs. The woman strumming and leading the singing was
convincing. Unfortunately, Mom and Ruth, pictured above, wouldn't
sing.
The CMHF was full of historical interest as well as neat artifacts and sounds. They even had Elvis' Gold Piano:
The entry fee is a bit expensive, but I think worth it, especially if you the Totoro discount (I won't explain).
The CMHF was full of historical interest as well as neat artifacts and sounds. They even had Elvis' Gold Piano:
The entry fee is a bit expensive, but I think worth it, especially if you the Totoro discount (I won't explain).
Posted: Wed - November 24, 2004 at 11:43 PM |