Between the Notes Between the Notes: Carlos Santana brings the family and the nostalgia Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Sep 24, 2026 20 hrs ago 0 Carlos Santana performs Sept. 13 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California. Dr. Barton Goldsmith Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes My wife was dancing in her chair. Then "Evil Ways" brought the crowd and me to our feet. It was in my key, too.kAmr2C=@D $2?E2?2 82G6 FD >@C6 @7 E92E $6AE] `b 2E E96 $2?E2 q2C32C2 q@H=] xV5 4@>6 ECJ:?8 E@ 7:8FC6 @FE 9@H E@ C6G:6H 2 >FD:4:2? H9@D6 D@?8D @A6? :?E@ =@?8 4@?G6CD2E:@?D 36EH66? A=2J6CD] $@>6H96C6 A2DE E96 7:CDE 76H D@?8D[ x DE@AA65 E2<:?8 ?@E6D] x H2?E65 E@ 36 :? :E]k^Am Dr. Barton Goldsmith Photo by Angelika Goldsmith kAm%96 D9@H @A6?65 H:E9 =:G6 A6C4FDD:@? 2?5 p7C:42? 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A=2J65 A:2?@ 2 76H 766E 2H2J[ 2?5 96 DE:== 3C@F89E E96 H9@=6 q@H= E@ :ED 766E]k^Am 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint to permanently close. Here’s the last chance to visit Towel City Tavern, a “beer, bourbon and BBQ” joint in Kannapolis, is closing its doors early next week. What to cook: Use these tips to elevate your casseroles this fall and winter Casseroles are comforting, practical and easy to prepare ahead, but they can be made even better with fresh ingredients and a few basic cookin… Climate change blamed for one-fourth of all heat-related emergency room visits in NC Heat-related illness killed an average of 273 people in the country each year from 2015 through 2024. 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What to cook: Use these tips to elevate your casseroles this fall and winter Casseroles are comforting, practical and easy to prepare ahead, but they can be made even better with fresh ingredients and a few basic cookin…
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Trump bans three news media outlets from White House The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.
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