Becoming a Senior Citizen ... With Music

[Thad E Ginathom]

(well, a "senior citizen" for some purposes such as banks and railways tickets.)

Yes, on July the 4th, I celebrate six decades of this particular set of flesh and bones.

On my 59th birthday, enjoying the Alleppey backwaters, as is my birthday habit, I decided that something different had to be done for this year, and, on my return to Chennai, I set about making enquiries. I wanted to sponsor a carnatic concert with my favourite senior artist singing.

I asked the lady who runs my favourite hall/sabha who immediately responded, "yes! Of course we can!" Rather shyly, I asked the artist concerned, and was thrilled when she said, "I'd be delighted"

To cut to the chase...

Wednesday, 4th July, 6.15pm,
Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore, Chennai...

Smt R Vedavalli will sing,
accompanied by R K Sriramkumar, Violin,
K Arunprakash, mridangam, and
N Guruprasad, ghatam.

As they say in The Hindu advertisments: All Are Welcome

 

[avidyarthy]

Born on 'the 4th of July' ..... HBD in advance!
Chennai is too far away, else would have definitely dropped in ... invitation or no invitation .

 

[baijuxavior]

Advanced B'day wishes.

 

[sbg]

Wishing you with a basket full of "wishes" to come true and also wishing all the A/V dealers come up with 40% discounts for the senior citizens!.

Happy B'day.

 

[srinisundar]

Advance Birthday wishes Thad and also for crossing another milestone and entering into an new Avatar in life "Senior Citizen"...:clapping:. I will make it for the programme and wish you personaly, since the venue is just few minutes from my house.(If i remember)

 

[sivasarjun]

That is great.Of the current women stalwarts I listen to Smt Vedavalli,Suguna Varadachari a lot.
Of course DK Pattammal is the alltime favourite.
In an earlier thread you had mentioned that for a first time carnatic listener it is better to start with instrumental.Why is that?I have always felt that carnatic is essentially vocal music .Unless it is Veena.

 

[redd]

Thad,you really look young for your age.My best wishes to you.

 

[panditji]

This is a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday Sir.....wish you a super birthday and a wonderful year ahead...

 

[ukjeyaraj]

Congratulations Sir. Thanks for the nice gesture too.

 

[shailenderb]

Advance wishes, Thad. Will be there to greet you in person.

Regds

 

[GeorgeO]

Wow! Great way to ring it in! I wish I was free and able to make it in person..

 

[prem]

Happy birthday in advance Thad. Truly a great way to celebrate your 60th birthday

 

[santhosh]

My advance Birthday wishes Thad. Nice way to celebrate your birthday.

 

[josephjohnt]

That's a very nice gesture Thad. You are spreading your happiness to others. Wish i could make it.
Advance birthday wishes too.

 

[ssf]

Advance wishes for your 60th B'day, Thad. I have attended a few 60th b'day parties where singing was involved, usually after the 2nd round of drinks and usually, off key. :lol: Have a great time on the 4th of July.

 

[arj]

A very happy Birthday in advance Thad. What a great way of celebrating the same !!

 

[Mano]

Advance wishes for your 60th Birthday Thad and welcome to the "senior citizens" clan.

Very happy to see you sponsor the concert and cheers for your "enthu."

Would have joined in for the concert but would be away from the hometown.

Best of health, good luck and many happy years of our love "music".

Cheers

 

[hydra]

Happy Birthday in advance, Thad! This is a great way to celebrate a birthday.

 

[akrish01]

Now I get what ur hifivision handle means

 

[kneo]

Happy bday Thad.