Back to Profile Page
Trio Entertains At Festivities
ORANGE - "Danny Boy" has been called perhaps the "greatest folk song" written. James Holston of town can personally attest to the appeal it holds for peoples the world over. Holston, a corporate world-traveller for whom music has been a universal icebreaker, has played "Danny Boy" on harmonica to informal audiences in various lands, including South East Asia. And, without exception, that song has been warmly recognized "everywhere," he says.
Here at home, Holston, Terry Reed and wife Ann Reed gather wonderful songs, including that very one written in America in 1910 … Then they make the songs their own by singing in three-part harmonies uniquely arranged by Terry Reed. Their varied song list includes "Shine on Your Shoes," "Don't" and "Blue Heaven."…
The Mid-Range Trio, on Saturday, performed for Baldwinville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center's Family Day – an alfresco affair with an island theme.
After they sang "Danny Boy," and applause settled, a voice in the crowd called out: "Play it again! You made my day."
So they played it again.
Mid-Range Trio to provide evening of music to aid Orange food pantry
ORANGE - ... While their selections may reach back in time, the trio nevertheless possesses a quality of originality. That's thanks in part to fresh song arrangements fashioned specially by member Terry Reed. ... Terry shares regional "Hall of Fame" standing as one of the Gypsy Wranglers - inducted by the Valley Advocate ... Jim ... is ... steward of musical family renown - as grand-nephew of North Orange's harmonizing Blackmer Brothers of yesteryear. And Ann - a natural harmonizer since childhood ... has sung back-up (and played drums) in several bands ... appreciated for her way of blending vocally with male singers.
Mid-Range Trio To Perform Saturday
WARWICK - The Mid-Range Trio's special harmonies will kick off Warwick's 2110 music series. The singers ... will perform with their acoustic instruments in the improved sound of the town hall ...
North Orange Bicentennial Event Was Nostalgic Reminder Of Past
...the Mid-Range Trio...drew in the crowd and brought a few to their feet dancing with an eclectic assortment of music representing generations of music.
The Mid-Range Trio Donate Gift of Music
BEDFORD - The Mid-Range Trio, a harmonizing group of singers from Orange, sang various seasoned favorites such as "Mood Indigo," "Day-O" and "Soldier Boy," for patients at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Saturday.
Dancing broke out — at least between a gentleman and his visiting wife, gently keeping step together, in stylish moves remembered.
"Alzheimer's patients usually respond to music, even when nothing else seems to penetrate the 'fog' of the disease," read the ad that had drawn the Mid-Range Trio to the Alzheimer's Unit ... to donate a concert on Saturday..."
Trio to perform at Valentine's dance
ORANGE - ... Noted for their fine original renditions, and extensive repertoire, of "wonderful songs," the trio will feature romantic favorites and danceable numbers. ...
Church hosts music-filled benefit
ORANGE - ... From a spot-lighted raised stage, the harmony singing and rhythmical Mid-Range Trio entertained throughout the evening. ... Thanking the Mid-Range Trio for their donation of live music, Frank Schiappa drew audience laughs when he noted that they perform an extensive repertoire "from memory" while the Stars Spangled Banner presents a challenge to some. ...
Back to Profile Page