Night Out March 10, 2011

My daughter-in-law, Lisa, called last night to say she was bored and wanted to hang out. I remembered that Java Creek had music and so we met over there. So glad that we did!

Kassie Miller is as good in person as she was on Ultimate Coyote, and what a sweetheart she is! This little Nashville cutie has a voice like fine, aged whiskey and a smile that lights up a room.

Java Creek Cafe is a perfect venue for her, and her partner, Ben (Benjamin Wilson), as they get to be up close and personal with the audience and that audience quickly becomes a fan club. I purchased a CD which was quickly signed and offered with a smile and a hug.

Kassie took the time to find out a little bit about her audience members and did requests of anything she felt her voice was equal to and she knew. She says she doesn't have the ability to do Reba, so I asked for Miranda Lambert instead and got a double shot.  She brought me to tears with "The House That Built Me" because of Mama's death and the dismantling of the house that built me over the past few months. Kassie then turned around and changed the mood with "Gunpowder and Lead."  Any covers she did would have made the originators proud.  Her own work is phenomenal.

Kassie, you've made a new fan and a new friend. I'll see you in August!