Five Years at the Bar: Music, Community, and Connection

In Episode 130 of White Canes Connect, hosts Stacie Leap and David Goldstein spotlight the fifth annual Piano Bar virtual fundraiser—Five Years at the Bar. This musical event brings together blind performers from across the U.S. to raise funds for the Pennsylvania Parents of Blind Children and Blind Parents divisions. Guests Eddie Salcido (California) and John Dowling (Minnesota) share their excitement about returning to the virtual stage, where they'll perform original songs and their favorites.

The lineup includes four performers—Angelina (PA), Carl Smith (UT), John, and Eddie—each bringing a mix of vocals, piano, guitar, saxophone, and more. The event format features a round-robin style performance and an intermission for audience interaction, making it feel like a true musical lounge. It's not just about the music—it's about community.

The episode also highlights another upcoming fundraiser: The Blind Families Cookbook, a collaborative project offering recipes in Braille, large print, digital, and audio formats. Both initiatives support blind families through advocacy, programming, and connection.

Listeners can join Piano Bar on April 12 at 7 PM ET for just $10 at nfbofpa.org/pianobar. Music, laughter, and impact—all from your own living room.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/130    
Links Mentioned

• Have you checked out Federation Focusyet? https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/ 
• Read and subscribe to the Braille Monitor: https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor 
• The Braille Monitor is on NFB-NEWSLINE® Want NFB-NEWSLINE®? Live in PA? Use the form at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline/ 

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