This past Saturday, a couple friends (Beatnik Betty and Jane) and I checked out KIVA, a local folk music band, at New Deal Cafe. It was an absolute BLAST, and I’m so glad we went!
That performance was in honor of and a fundraiser for their master drummer, Jaqui MacMillan, to raise some money after she had to undergo surgery. She was without playing her drums for eight weeks, y’all! If you’re a musician at all (or shoot, if you can even put yourself in her shoes when it comes to anything about which you’re passionate), you can appreciate how difficult it is to be away from your instrument for so long.
Music is in your blood. It’s the life force that flows through your veins, the very sustenance of your entire being. No matter what you play, no matter your experience level… it speaks to a different and otherwise untouched part of your very existence.
I could see this as Jaqui played, from the smile on her face to the way she fell into the music. You could tell she was not only sharing her joy, but exuding it!
If anyone ever gets a chance to see them, please do. They’re a group of amazingly talented and passionate individuals who love to share their music with the world. 
I tried to post a different comment but the internet ate me.
I just wanted to say the group is super fun and the venue is awesome! CMP will be down in Greenbelt for the annual GreenMan festival in May!
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Yes to both! I really enjoyed the Green Man Festival last year, and I’m really looking forward to going again this year. So happy to hear CMP will be there!
8 weeks; WOW! Bet she’s glad to be playing again!
Her face and the way she played said it all.
Thanks for the kudos! We love playing with Jaqui and we’re going to be back at the cafe on December 11, 2012 with another wonderful guest, Ernesto Villareal.
Blessings,
Ariana