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Life Arts    H4'ed 8/21/11

No Payne; No Gain: Harold Payne and the Power of Positive Music

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18-month-old Caitlin claps during Payne's performance
18-month-old Caitlin claps during Payne's performance
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As the sun set behind the spacious open air patio, Caitlin got into the spirit of Paynes' music, clapping and dancing with Maverick.

Caitlin and Maverick dance to Harold Payne's music
Caitlin and Maverick dance to Harold Payne's music
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In the flash of a smile, Payne burst into a happy improv song about her, delighting both the two-legged and four-legged guests.

Caitlin and Maverick with Payne at the Barrel Oak Winery
Caitlin and Maverick with Payne at the Barrel Oak Winery
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What comes across loud and clear in Payne's solid performances is his authenticity, appreciation, and generosity.

His radiant smile and rugged, "cowboy" good looks keeps listeners riveted. Every moment of his performance is infused with the energy of a musician who genuinely loves what he does, and Payne envelops his grateful audiences in it.

Singer/songwriter Harold Payne
Singer/songwriter Harold Payne
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And don't blink an ear, or you might miss one of his creative lyrical twists or a hilarious, "Payne-ful" pun!

A Bit of Heaven on Earth

In Payne's song, Angels Don't Always Wear Wings, a mom invites her little one to look for angels in everyday life.

It's true, angels don't always wear wings - sometimes they wear guitar straps!

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Harold Payne offers a hopeful and heavenly vision of positivity through the captivating fusion of his boyish smile and smoldering voice. It's a devilishly divine combination that entices listeners to let the music raise their spirits a notch or two.

 

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Meryl Ann Butler is an artist, author, educator and OpedNews Managing Editor who has been actively engaged in utilizing the arts as stepping-stones toward joy-filled wellbeing since she was a hippie. She began writing for OpEdNews in Feb, 2004. She became a Senior Editor in August 2012 and Managing Editor in January, (more...)
 

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