I
couldn't afford sheet music in high school. The public library was the
source of probably 75% of the music I learned to play during those
years.
--Jessica Auck
--Jessica Auck
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| Jessica Auck |
Literature
is the single biggest influence in my life. There
really is such a thing as a time machine. It's called a book. Our band has incorporated
famous literary quotes and classic poetry into all our albums. One of our most popular songs is "I'm in Love with a Librarian."
--Doug Fredericksen
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| Doug Fredericksen |
I used to go to the University of Oregon library and copy old folk songs out of a few books they had there. Old English ballads and whatnot.
--Joel Swensen
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| Joel Swensen, my brother |
I started playing guitar after I became a teacher some 25 years ago. I soon realized how many poems and stories I could bring to life
through song. I had a parent that suggested I play for a story night at
our public library. I did and it became a regular thing. It lead to a
radio show on public radio and a band I play in plays annually for the
library's Fall Festival. The library is a wonderful place for community
and the written, and spoken word. I love the way stories cater to all
ages.
--Kevin Barry
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| Kevin Barry |
I know a lot about the history of Rock & Roll through reading, and it helps on my radio show. Go to WMFO.ORG Saturdays 1pm to 4pm.
--Brian Young
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| Brian Young |
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance . . . It changed me.
--Jason Ohiyesa Crossman
Hooked on Phonics changed my life!
--BigDave
--BigDave
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