Funny Story

While we were in Michigan we saw something, that as Hoosiers, we had never seen before.  As we were leaving to come home, we saw a black squirrel..............something quite new to us. We had never seen something like this before.  It was a little different.  Apparently, they are very common there.  We were told it is part of their seasonal coat change........I think they eventually end up red.  Just thought I would tell you that..........in case like us, you didn't know there were black squirrels. :) haha

(see picture of the black squirrel to your left. :) )

Unpacking Time!

We returned safely from Michigan tonight. :) We had such a fun time.  The couple we stayed with were so hospitable and our show went quite well.  It was so good to catch up with some old friends and make some new ones.  This was our first time to Michigan and although we didn't get much time for sight seeing what we saw of Michigan was very pretty. :) 

We will be heading out for Kansas on Wednesday. Please pray for good weather and safe travels.  We do not have any official shows scheduled but we will probably end up playing several times while we are there. 

I hope you all have a great thanksgiving! :)
Nat

Michigan!

Once again I apologize for not keeping up with the blog better.  We have been pretty slow lately with gigs so there hasn't been lots to update you on.  However, Friday we will be heading to Michigan to perform.  We are both very excited to play there because we have never been to Michigan or performed there yet.  We hear it will be cold, but I am sure we will have lots of fun! 

We are in Michigan until Sunday.  Then we turn around and leave on Wednesday for Kansas. We will be spending Thanksgiving with family there and will probably be playing for family gatherings as well as for their churches maybe.  We look forward to a fun relaxing time. 

For those of you who are curious. Wedding plans are going well and on schedule! :) Our house is getting very excited for the wedding in December.  Needless to say Kat is very excited too. :)

Thanks for reading and be sure to pop back over after thanksgiving.  I will be telling you about a solo show I will be doing without Kat and with some other friends.  Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!!
Nat Grimes

Hello Ya'll!

Well, Nashville was GREAT!!! Congrats to Dailey and Vincent for winning the International Bluegrass Music Award for Entertainer of the Year for the THIRD YEAR in a row! (Among winning two other awards!) We are so excited for you guys and wish you the best for many years to come!

Also while at the IBMA's I competed in the Grand Master Fiddler Traditional Competition.  I made it to the Championship round and placed fifth.

This weekend we are taking a break from shows to move Kat into her new apartment. :)

Nothing to crazy has been happening lately. We got an in-ground fence for our dog........training is going well.  Wedding plans are progressing, and everyone is getting excited. :)

I will post again soon to let you know of upcoming events. :)
Nat

Headed to Nashville!!

Well I am heading to Nashville in the morning! :)  I will be there till Monday enjoying the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday night, and cheering on my friends Dailey and Vincent, as well as enjoying The World of Bluegrass Fan Fest through the weekend.  I am very excited to be going back to the IBMA's this year and can't wait to see old friends and meet new people.  I will update you on how it went when i get back in town.

I want to thank all the people really quickly, who don't have a facebook or blogspot and can't post ON our pages, but who still send us bunches of fan mail through our website.  It is very encouraging to hear from you all and to know you are enjoyoing our music.  Thanks for your support!
Nat

Gig Tonight

We are very excited about the show we have tonight. It is for veterans of WW2.  I think this is the third year we have done this, and both Kat and I love serving out veterans in this way.  Our grandpa was a WW2 veteran and we know how much he appreciates when people remember him, so this is our way of saying thank you to ALL the men and women who have served and are serving our country now.  We will be playing tonight at 7pm.  This is a private event, but we can still use your support and prayers for this show.  Thank you again to all our service men and women.  You are not overlooked or forgotten!
Nat

This Past weekend...........

Well, once again I let some shows get away from me and I didn't have time to blog BEFORE they happened.  Both went great though.  We had one Saturday night and one Sunday night.  They were both successful and Kat and I had a blast at both.  One was back in our home town of Hope, IN.  It was great to be back home and to see familiar old faces again! The other show was at a church in Indy.  This was a brand new venue for us so no one there had ever heard us............and that always makes for a fun show! :) :) Hopefully you all enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed playing for you! Thanks for your support! It is overwhelming!
Nat