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‘14 Years Ago’ – Juha Silfverberg Performs at Greater Kansas City Marathon - USAby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Juha Silfverberg, teacher, repairer, entertainer and member of the International Trio, played at one of the stages of the 1998 Greater Kansas City Marathon, as reported by Kevin Friedrich in the Accordions Worldwide news for October 30th 1998. Accordionists seem to pop up in all sorts of places on all kinds of occasions. Juha Silfverberg, Marathon Man – USA Kevin Friedrich As an entertainer, one is called upon to perform some unusual jobs, and the Rib Run, which was formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Marathon, was no exception. Marathon organisers showcase local musicians at various historical landmarks along the marathon route, and so accordionist Juha Silfverberg was hired to entertain by the Kansas City Market, while runners passed by. The Rib Run got its name as a tribute to the famous Kansas City 'Bar-B-Q' that was served after the run to all the participants. |