Valentine's Day Plans at Craftails Speakeasy
Come Join Us at Craftails on Valentine's Day!
I'll be performing on Valentine's Day night at Craftails Speakeasy. Great place to go for that after dinner drink with that special someone! I'll be joined by June Sturdy and possibly a few other surprises.
Swing on by and join us that night! Music starts at 8:00 PM!
Craftails Speakeasy
436 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Website: https://craftails.vercel.app
The Common Man's Poet
The Okie From Muskogee
One of my all-time heroes has to be Merle Haggard.
His songs were pure realism—music that told the truth, hit you right in the heart and mind, and spoke to every kind of music lover. Country singers, rock musicians, even the Grateful Dead—everyone respected and loved Merle’s writing. He wasn’t just a songwriter; he was the American poet.
You know how it goes when musicians get together to jam, especially in a country setting—almost without fail, someone calls out “Workin’ Man Blues.” That song is the common language.
The day Merle passed was a hard one. It was tough to imagine a world without him. But the good news? His music never left. It’s still here, still honest, still powerful.
And if you haven’t checked out his son Ben Haggard, do yourself a favor. The apple definitely didn’t fall far from the tree. You can find plenty of his performances over on YouTube—and the legacy lives on.
MHM on Cash
Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville
Did You Know?
Did you know Mike Horan didn’t just sing Johnny Cash songs—he helped preserve the legend?
Over 10 years ago, Mike was one of the key coordinators and planners behind the wildly successful Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, TN. He also helped implement much of the technology used in the original museum—tech that’s still going strong today. No surprise there: the museum has been repeatedly named USA TODAY’s Best Music Museum in the Country. Pretty cool company to keep.
And it gets better.....
Mike had the rare honor of playing with Johnny Cash’s band and became close friends with several of its legendary members. Stepping on stage with them was always electric. Bob Wootton. W.S. Holland. Earl Poole Ball. Not just icons—friends.
Those days may be in the past, but the music never left. Mike still loves bringing Johnny Cash songs to life at every event he plays, keeping that unmistakable spirit alive and kicking.
Because when it comes to Cash…
the man, the music, and the magic endure.
Great Holiday Tunes!
Festive Tunes & Community
It was a great holiday season. June Sturdy of Sarasota and I got to sing holiday tunes in a couple of different places! Sarasota Sailing Squadron and Cafe Barbossa both enjoy the tunes! It's too bad we only get to see them once a year!
Sarasota's Art & Music Scene
Live Music & Art in Sarasota
June Sturdy of Sarasota also is an accomplished artist. Not only is she talented in music, she also is extremely talented in the area of portraits and landscapes. June Sturdy is a graduate of Ringling School of Design. She has put her talents towards many different subjects, many of which will be displayed on this page. Her talents can also be Commissioned for portrait of your desire.
