Scat, soul, & jazz -- all wrapped up in one beautiful package

When I first saw Nadine Goellner, she was walking across the fields of the Yorktown Battlefield with her guitar in a case and strapped to her back. She'd parked about as far away from the Rally site as possible. I wondered how I'd missed her (I was parking cars), and then I realized that when she drove in she looked as if she knew what she was doing: she asked no questions; she was here on a mission. And, indeed, she was.

Her unique acoustic-driven blend of scat, soul, and jazz won me over. She is the consummate musician, and she looked to be at home on our stage at the Rally. I get the sense she'd be at home anywhere acoustic music is held in esteem.

I shouldn't be surprised that Nadine volunteered to play at the Rally for Social Justice. Nadine is a proud volunteer for NYC-based charity, Musicians on Call. Musicians on Call are a wonderful organization helping thousands of people in New York City area hospitals through the healing power of music. Nadine is a woman with a huge heart who understands the positive power of music; her contribution was well received by all.

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