It has been widely acknowledged by Lincoln scholars that Abraham Lincoln was a poetic and sentimental man. Music played a large part in his every day life… Abe LOVED music. Suzanne and Jim have researched and recaptured many of the songs Lincoln loved, songs that affected and shaped him throughout his life. Examining this music reveals an intimate view of the character of the man, his strength and the inspiration that guided him from his humble log cabin beginnings to the office of President of the United States during our country’s most turbulent time. Suzanne and Jim offer light-hearted songs such as Blue Tail Fly, sentimental songs like Gentle Annie, along with humorous songs that lifted Abe’s spirits during times of trouble. This program was developed for performance during the 2009 bicentennial celebration of Lincoln’s birth and has been presented at such prestigious venues as The Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock, NC; Wilson’s Creek Battlefield National Park, Republic, MO; and The Epworth Heights Chautauqua, Ludington, MI. Please join Suzanne and Jim during for this fun and insightful program of the music which brought pleasure and consolation to one of America’s greatest men.
People's Favourites During the Civil War
	The soft scent of magnolia blossoms wafting gently on a southern breeze, the tart plunk of the banjo and one of Stephen Foster's favorite melodies "Hard Times Come Again No More", Suzanne and Jim have transported you back to America in the mid-1800's. You will hear the sentimental side of life during America's most turbulent trial. Songs they sang when solider and civilian wished to leave the strife behind: "O' Susannah", "Some Folks Do", "Rose of Alabama" and "When You and I were Young Maggie", the deeply felt but lighter side when the boys marched off.

Suzanne and Jim have performed at a number of historical events and museums where they have been acclaimed.

"Your terrific act blended perfectly with the spirit...You love what you do. It shows. It makes everyone in an audience happy. You make us laugh, tap our toes, sing along, get involved, because we pick up on your spirit... As a history museum that is wanting to gently educate as we entertain folks at our special events, I highly recommend you two because you definitely know, and present, the real 19th century music folks were playing."
Educational Director
The Arkansas Territorial Restoration
Little Rock, Arkansas

"We have had other music at previous events, but none that add as much to the friendly good time atmosphere as yours... The thousand + spectators who had come to sample the old-time crafts and living history displays got a real treat when they gathered around to see your shows - fun music, energetic dancing, good family humor, and above all solid showmanship... Our reenactors, some of whom are very choosy about the music they want at a civil war event, were delighted with your selection and variety of period tunes."
Event Chairman,
Pinellas Park Civil War Days
Pinellas Park, FL