Archive for the ‘General Announcements’ Category

May

22

Scheper Builders Grand Opening!

By Bob Michalski

Destination Chapin SC.  Congratulations to John and Terri Scheper on their grand opening!  It was me and the Gateway Boys again(my computer band) at another grand opening. “Distinctive craftmanship” coupled with” striking details” is what it’s all about here.  I’ve seen this man’s work. Looking to add on or start from the ground up? Call [...]

May

13

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South Carolina. . . thank you!

By Bob Michalski

I want to thank all the wonderful Blue Cross/ Blue Shield employees that participated in the event supporting The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties.  Thank you for giving through payroll deduction.  I had the privilege of performing during lunch hour at one of the coolest place in town – “The Blues Bistro “, [...]

May

3

Congaree Baptist Church Senior Adult Night

By Bob Michalski

If you want wisdom it’s available any time a conversation is struck up with a senior adult.  That’s exactly what happened as I waited for a friend at a local restaurant couple of months ago.  Her name is Hazel.  Nice lady.  We solved the world’s problems in 15 minutes.  I shared my music with Hazel [...]

Apr

21

College Place Methodist Church Leisure Club- my adopted family.

By Bob Michalski

This was the second visit at College Place Methodist Church.  Oh my gosh, the food! We could stop right there but even better than the food was the warm hugs, laughter and stories.  I shared some hymns with the soprano sax and clarinet.  One song that was not a hymn was “What a Wonderful World.”  [...]

Apr

20

First Calvary Baptist Church,Leesville SC. . . my new friends!

By Bob Michalski

Berley and Janie Taylor It was a beautiful ride to Leesville SC this April morning.  I got to see fresh collards and strawberries along the way to First Calvary Church where I played for the Seniors today.  All I can say is these people “get it!”  If you want to see real people drive to [...]

Apr

19

Doug Delivered!

By Bob Michalski

Doug and Susan Leonard I had the awesome pleasure to play a surprise event for Mrs. Susan Leonard Friday April 17.  She had no idea when she and her sweetie Doug walked on the new  Senate Street boardwalk I would come out from under the bridge playing “Because You Loved Me” on the soprano saxophone.  [...]

Mar

29

Trinity Baptist Church, Cayce SC

By Bob Michalski

What a beautiful, spring morning to be playing “In The Garden.”  This is just one of my favorite hymns that I got to share at Trinity.  My daughter Melody also joined me with her variation of  “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.”  It was good to see some friends that I haven’t sen in a [...]

Mar

19

Ameris Bank – Welcome to Lexington SC

By Bob Michalski

Once again the dream team of Dupre Percival catering and “Soul Food”, a high end jazz quartet had a fantastic evening as Ameris Bank held their grand opening in the great city of Lexington South Carolina.  Soul food is Butch Faile (bass), Chuck Campbell (guitar) and Ken Branham(drums) Chris Bussell (sax).  These guys are the [...]

Mar

17

SC Youth Corps Annual Luncheon

By Bob Michalski

For the third consecutive year I’ve had the honor of providing music for this fine organization at the annual luncheon.   Of course I had some help from John McCullough (piano), Steve Lansburg (drums) and Larry Welch (bass).  This is a favorite quartet for many people. I encourage you to visit  http://www.youthcorps.net/Leadership.htm If you’re worried about [...]

Mar

10

First Baptist Church Lexington. . .Thank You !

By Bob Michalski

I had a great time meeting up once again with Pastors  Ralph Schneck and Hector Rodriguez.  I played for the Young At Heart luncheon.   They meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11 AM.  Wow!  I had a blast.  I enjoy a church that believes in humor.  Pastor Ralph is very funny.  pastor@first-baptist.org   We [...]