Singing old-time tunes at Caleb

By Joan Janzen

The residents at Caleb enjoyed listening to some old-time tunes on Monday afternoon, August 28. The award-winning duo of Aven Grace and Barbara Leavins are called ‘Signs of His Grace.’ These talented musicians entertained the folks at Caleb with country gospel, bluegrass, old country favourites and other old-time tunes and originals.

Avery hails from Borden, and Barb lives in Dinsmore. It had been many months since they had entertained at Caleb, and they were glad to be back. It was their very first concert after they had a long break while Barb recovered from surgery. They were familiar faces to some of the people in their audience.

But they were back on the road together, along with their instruments. Both musicians sang and played guitar, as well as the ukulele. Their instruments and equipment were all packed and transported within the confines of a compact Volkswagen.

One of the first tunes they played described the pair of musicians well. Aven and Barbara were “Travelling along, singing a song, side by side.”

L-R: Barbara Leavins and Aven Grace entertained at Caleb Village on Monday afternoon, August 28.