Tonal Range Radio

Keep on the Sunny Side of Life

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This page started as a way to satisfy my lifelong urge to get new listeners to check out Bluegrass music; which has been the Laing Family’s mission since 1965. The Bluegrass music family is incredible and helped me realize that the richness of life and “security” comes from making, knowing and collaborating with people of every persuasion, background and age; all united in their love for one of the most uniquely American forms of Art. The concept has grown over time but the main message is “Keep on the Sunny Side of Life.”

  • Beers and Banjos

    Frugality is often misunderstood. My efforts to be frugal opened my eyes and ears to a previously unknown world of recurring; incredible free music near my home.

    As a sharer of things I enjoy; my goal is to eventually have a hub of monthly calendars to show people where all the free things and free music are based on what city they’re they’re in.

    If you want to be helpful; start finding free music where you live, and when I’m ready you can help me build the calendar for your neighbors and we will make the coolest hub for travel or for curious audiophiles to see more live music.

    If it’s bluegrass music it’s 100% in line with our mission for this website and associated platforms; but it’s really about adding more love, fun, and joy to your life.

    Any music and social gathering has potential to replenish your soul and restore your faith in the human family.

    Happy listening; and make sure to make someone’s day!! (Whenever you “have the bandwidth”)

    If someone is nice/kind to you; go ahead and pay that forward times two or three or, every chance you get.

    While you can never be too nice; we can target folks who make it clear they aren’t ready for help. Remember: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him.drink”

    You can never check on people too much or offer too much help; just make sure you read the person’s reception and response, always read the room and be alert.

    Keep in mind that some people are stunted.

    Your offer of help will be a reminder of the first step towards happiness and will help when they are ready.

    It’s as simple as calling a relative or friend and verbally reconnecting; discuss mutual aid and keep the door open. Say, “I love you and I want you to know I’m always here if you need me.”

    If you’re one of these people with a direct sibling, even if they’re a half sibling stepbrother, (I don’t care what their actual relationship is); who you aren’t friends with…

    You need to go call them, and make sure they know they love you!! by the end of the day; that’s your homework! 🤙🏼

  • iPhone Wizardry: How to use your wand. Contact sharing edition.

    If you’re not aware, you can share contact information with someone by simply holding your phone next to theirs and letting it work its magic. Then, you can hit the “Share” button. I assume your late-model iPhone automatically sets it up, but if not, I’ll share the steps to get it working.

    ***Make sure you have a nice picture of yourself and pick a wallpaper and that your email and any other info you wanna share is on your tile so that you don’t have to talk to people. You can just hold up your phone and be on your way.

    **** if anyone knows how Samsung does this; please let me know!!!

  • Welcome to the new official home of Tonal Range Radio

    Welcome to TonalRangeRadio.com: the official website for all things related to Bluegrass, the study and pursuit of passion; community building and collaboration.

  • Welcome to the new official home of Tonal Range Radio

    Welcome to the new official home of Tonal Range Radio

    Welcome to TonalRangeRadio.com: the official website for all things related to the Tonal Range Radio. 

    Eventually, you will have access to my blog, the Tonal Range Podcast, the tools and resource center, and a “help wanted” style community discussion board designed to help connect collaborators and for creatives to seek assistance. 

    You will see plenty of Bluegrass, and information dealing with increasing joy, perpetual growth, and protecting your peace. 

    If you would like a resource we don’t have, please leave a suggestion or message me directly. 

    One thing you will not find is negativity or any behavior that could be interpreted as such. 

    Welcome! We are excited to have a platform that’s truly ours to build, change, or tweak as needed. 🤙🏼

    Please be patient as I learn and slowly build out this site.