If he is on a stage, I don’t even need him in the light to know Dan is smiling. Tonight was the Holliston High School Pops concert. So much talent, the kids were incredible, led by Mr. Bilodeau and Mr. Rice. Congratulations to all of them, especially the Srs. It was a great show.

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Busy day, I started with the Medway Colts Cheerleaders, then worked at the Medway town-wide Yard Sale, Dan and I then drove around and saw as many as we could of the Medway Porchfest concerts. Needless to say, I never left town today. There were so many great chances to see music in town today. I ended my talk listening to Dan entertain the neighborhood. Not as many pictures from ours, I was just happy to listen, but I did record the whole thing: two clips below, and cover and his closer – an original.

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For the past two months, Dan has been rehearsing with the Hopkinton Community Summer Band. Tonight was their big performance — originally planned for the town common but moved indoors due to the weather. The show didn’t miss a beat. Under the direction of Craig Hay, the ensemble delivered an incredible performance. Dan played bari sax and even conducted a piece himself: How to Train Your Dragon.

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Tonight, the Medway High School Music Department hosted its concert featuring performances from the High School Band and Chorus. They were joined by the 8th-grade Band and Chorus, filling the stage with a powerful blend of voices and instruments.

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My wife has been involved in chorus groups on and off since we started dating back in the last century. She began with the Millis Community Choir, which eventually became the Charles River Chorale. After some time away, she joined the Milford Community Chorus, but today it was nice to see her return to where it all started with Charles River.

The Chorale has grown into an impressive ensemble with nearly 100 singers, and their Holiday “Let it Snow” themed performance today was incredible. Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched Dan take the stage, and it was wonderful to see his mom have her turn. After all, that’s where Dan gets his talent.

I even have photos of her performing with the Charles River Chorale 23+ years ago while nine months pregnant with Dan—just days away from giving birth. Thanks to his mom, he can genuinely say he’s been on stage since before he was born. Today, he got to watch from the seats.

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