hickman brothers

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In market square

By Collette Caprara

Hickman Brothers

I'd like to add one more "note" to my tally of examples of artists in all fields who so generously offered the delight of their talents to all who passed through Market Square during the months when formal entertainment programs were on hiatus.

Just last week, the delightful, uplifting melodies of two marimbas, played by the Hickman Brothers, floated through the site and even traveled down Caroline Street and Princess Anne Street, bringing smiles to the faces of enchanted pedestrians. Steve Hickman--a national and state champion in Scottish Fiddling and Old Time Fiddle and former instructor at Pickers' Supply-explained that the marimbas were on loan from his daughters Tara and Maren, who once played periodically with their mom DeLaura throughout the streets of the Burg.

Hats off to the "brothers" and their enchanting expression of the Muse of Market Square and the gifts it inspires so many to share with all!

~ Collette Caprara is a local writer and artist.

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