If you live in the Boston area, maybe you heard the story late last year about a Boston street musician, Steven Bacon, whose music future broke wide open after he met Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova (of The Frames, and the movie Once – a favorite movie of mine). That night, after playing across the street from the venue all day, Bacon was asked to play one of his own songs onstage at Hansard’s concert.
I came across a reference to his story just last night on a songwriting forum. A lot of great things are happening for him now, and it’s just cool to hear something like this, especially for anyone who plays or writes music. Had goosebumps and a stupid grin when I read his account of how it all went down. But then, I’m kind of a dork, and a complete softie for this kind of story.
Here’s the Boston Globe article about it: For this street musician, dreams are taking flight
If you want to read his account and hear the recording of the onstage moment (worth taking the time), go to http://stevenbacon.com. Click on the Glen Hansard tab at the bottom of the page (for Steven’s personal account).
And for the recording of his big moment on stage, follow the Songs tab at the bottom, and on that next page there’s a player under “Steven w/ Glen Hansard…live at Agannis Arena…” You can also hear more of his music on that same page. (You’ll find your way around.)
I loved this story for so many reasons. Hope you enjoy it, too.
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Loved that movie so much, as melancholy as it was. The music!
This is so great! I loved that movie. And what a way to pay it forward.
What a great story Jennifer, thanks for sharing.
I hope you have time to stop by and read my latest observations post.
Craig Glenn
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for sharing this great story. I loved the film, love “Falling Slowly,” and Iove this story. I read both accounts of the story and listened to Steven singing at the concert–he’s great! The whole thing puts a lump in my throat. I’m going to share the story with an aspiring singer/songwriter that I know!
Shannon
Yes! So wonderful. I’m so glad I got to see Once while it was in the theaters. Just great story telling. And you could tell that they were really falling in love.
This story has made my weekend. Thank you so much for sharing it.
what a great story. Just love reading these.
You ARE a mush head. And this IS a wonderful story. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it and the special music.
Thank you for sharing the story with us, and exposing us to yet more beauty. 😉
Jennifer, I needed this today, thank you.!!!! What a brilliant story. Ana and I loved ONCE. We actually saw it when she was pregnant with Sienna. Maybe that’s why our daughter is so full of LOVE! 🙂
tHANKS FOR SUCH A GREAT POST!!!
what a great story!
“Once” was a fantastic movie but it kind of broke my heart.
I love miracles and dreams come true.
What a beautiful story! So touching. I get emotional too, when I read things like this.
“Once” is an absolutely wonderful movie. Nothing like the plastic movies they make now – they all feel so fake 🙁
Truly a heart-warming post.
That DOES warm the heart!
i love this story….
Wow, what a great story! I loved Once. Loved it.
Look at you go in this whole songwriting dream. That’s fantastic!