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Mike Ross plays:

“The Happiest Music On Earth”

Introducing, Mike Ross, a modern day organ grinder. You'll sometimes find him playing his organ at Alamo Plaza, La Villita or one of the many fairs and festivals in and around San Antonio, Texas. Offering a large selection of bright and happy music produced from his authentic hand-cranked European street organ.

At the turn-of-the-century organ grinders were found in many communities of our growing country. They cheerfully plied their unique trade through the streets of cities and towns as well as fairs and festivals. Prior to radio or television, few homes had the recently invented phonograph and even fewer a parlor piano. The organ grinder found his niche by offering a few minutes of bouncy tunes to local neighborhoods. One could often find youngsters following him like a pied piper and dancing to his toe-tapping melodies.

Recapturing that golden age, and with the help of a bit of modern technology, Mike plays tunes that evoke warm memories of days-gone-by: picnics, amusement parks, festivals, ice cream socials, and more. His bouncy brand of happy melodies will be hard to miss. Just listen for “The Happiest Music On Earth”.

Watch and listen as Mike offers an engaging succession of old-time popular music played on his authentic European street organ, Polkas, marches, children’s favorites, waltzes, tangos and so much more. That's the music Mike offers as he strolls throughout the festivities.

Mike, a modern day organ grinder, promises to be a delightful addition to any festivities. Now, tell the truth. When was the last time you heard an organ grinder! Well, that's too long! Then your chance to watch and listen to “The Happiest Music On Earth” created by an authentic hand-turned street organ is on its way.

If you would like Mike to perform at your next event please contact him at:
210-422-2721 / SAOrganGrinder@aol.com.