Musicians Express Their Thanks, from Music to Magic

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Byline: TAMARA McCLARAN

Along with gathering with family and friends, Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude and appreciation for life's many blessings.

The Beaches are blessed with a talented and energized music community. Shorelines asked Beaches-area musicians to share their Thanksgiving memories and what defines their thankfulness. Time spent with family, friends and, of course, music, tops their lists, along with a few surprises. Here are some of the responses from musicians, in their own words:

- "I give thanks for my family's good health and wish the best for everyone in our community. Through music and knowledge, we all become stronger and better citizens as we raise our consciousness from the mundane to what is really important. May we all prosper and help others in the coming year."

- David Luckin (Electro Lounge)

- "I give thanks to God, my family, my wife, Dori, in particular (the true musician's wife) and the brave men and women who fight for the freedom …