William J. Carson was one of about twenty Civil War Musicians to receive the Medal of Honor. He is the only musician ever to receive…
Posts published in “General Interest”
Sounds of Remembrance
By Tapsbugler on October 11, 2018
Sounds of Remembrance On November 11, 1918 World War I came to and end with the Armistice that took effect at 11 am. Thus was…
Hitting the High Notes
By Tapsbugler on September 2, 2018
Hitting the High Notes…For Those that say I have one of the worst Jobs. My preparation is always the same. My instrument is so highly…
The Bugle Call That Went Viral
By Tapsbugler on August 16, 2018
The Bugle Call That Went Viral CLICK START BUTTON TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST From: Between The Liner Notes. Between the Liner Notes is a…
The Night That Taps Was Played Twice
By Tapsbugler on August 9, 2018
The Night That Taps Was Played Twice A Personal Reminiscence Growing up in Wisconsin during the 1950s and 60s, I was active in the Boy…
Taps at Gettysburg-What Taps means to me
By Tapsbugler on July 28, 2018
Taps at Gettysburg-What Taps means to me by Jari Villanueva 100 Nights of Taps Gettysburg On any weekday at cemeteries throughout the United States, a…
Music is a powerful communicator
By Tapsbugler on May 25, 2018
Music is a Powerful Communicator. Monday July 11th 2005, 8:45 pm Filed under: I’m All Ears So here I am in New York, and this…
Moe Berg Catcher and Spy
By Tapsbugler on May 11, 2018
Moe Berg: Catcher and Spy When baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig went on tour in baseball-crazy Japan in 1934, some fans wondered why…
