Speaker 1
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 2
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 1
I play in band. I am in school. I'm in high school. I play trumpet. I live in Oklahoma City.
Speaker 2
I drove 1000 miles to see a band. Roxy music is my favorite band. I'm from farmer stock. I like Chet Baker. I just moved to Charlotte, NC.
Speaker 1
Hello there!
Speaker 2
Hi! How are you doing?
Speaker 1
Well, thank you. How are you?
Speaker 2
Fab, thanks! I'm here to see my fave band play. I drove 1,000 miles for it!
Speaker 1
Wow, so cool. What's your favorite band?
Speaker 2
Roxy music. My 2 older brothers took me to see them when I was a kid.
Speaker 1
That's so cool! I actually play band in school.
Speaker 2
Did you? What do you do now? I'm from farmer stock, meself.
Speaker 1
I play for my high school, so it's nothing too cool. Haha!
Speaker 2
No, it's totally cool. What instrument?
Speaker 1
I play the trumpet. I really enjoy it. It makes time go by in school faster.
Speaker 2
Oh, yeah, and there's so many great trumpet players. Check out chet baker.
Speaker 1
I have never heard of them, I will have to check them out. Thanks!
Speaker 2
How long have you lived here? I just moved -- to charlotte, nc.
Speaker 1
My whole life. Oklahoma city, oklahoma!
Speaker 2
Nice talking to you! Great place! Have a great day!!
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Speaker 1
I play in band. I am in school. I'm in high school. I play trumpet. I live in Oklahoma City.
Speaker 2
I drove 1000 miles to see a band. Roxy music is my favorite band. I'm from farmer stock. I like Chet Baker. I just moved to Charlotte, NC.
Speaker 1
How was the concert you witnessed?
Speaker 2
They were amazing, well worth the drive. They even had a great and talented trumpet player. 
Speaker 1
Oh, cool.  Was that the first time you saw them play since your brothers took you to see them as a kid?
Speaker 2
Yes, it has definitely been a long time. Have you got to see any bands recently, or are you just focused on your own?
Speaker 1
I've actually never been to any sort of concert other than ones where I've played with the school band, if you consider that a real concert.  My parents keep me on a pretty tight leash, and school keeps me very busy anyway.
Speaker 2
I am sorry to hear that. Would you say your main focus is on music or with academics?
Speaker 1
I try to excel in both.  I find them sort of complementary, to be honest.  I work on music for a while and that makes it easier to go back to academics, and vice versa.  It mixes things up.
Speaker 2
That is amazing that you are able to do that so successfully. I wish I could've done that back when I was in high school, and maybe I would have pursued my dreams of music. However, I am content with my life now. 
Speaker 1
What do you do for a living?  Are you a farmer like your forebears?
Speaker 2
Yes I am. I followed in my parent's foot steps. On this new farm in Charlotte, there is enough space to accompany all of my family. 
Speaker 1
That's fantastic  What all do you grow?
Speaker 2
A lot of different things, including corn, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes. 
2 days
Speaker 1
I play in band. I play trumpet. I'm in high school. I live in Oklahoma City. I have never been to a concert, aside from ones where I played with the school band. My parents are controlling.  I am busy with school. I try to excel in both music and academics.  I see music and academics as complementary.
Speaker 2
I drove 1000 miles to see a band. Roxy music is my favorite band. I like Chet Baker. The band I saw at the concert was one that my brothers took me to see perform when I was a child. I just moved to Charlotte, NC. I had dreams of a life involving music when I was in high school. I wish I had worked more on my music when I was in high school.  I am content with my life now. I'm from farmer stock. I am a farmer.  My parents were also farmers.  My farm is in Charlotte. I grow corn, potatoes, squash and tomatoes on my farm.
Speaker 1
I am considering buying tickets to go to a concert.  I thought about how I had never been to one, and it felt kind of sad.  There is a band called "Magic Sword" that I listen to frequently and that will be performing near me soon, and I think I want to go.
Speaker 2
I think it's great that you are going to a concert for the first time.  I'm sure you will have a great time, and you should definitely go!
Speaker 1
I'm still thinking about it, i don't know why I am so nervous to go to a concert. It shouldn't be that big of a deal
Speaker 2
Are you always nervous in crowds? or do you think it's something else?
Speaker 1
It might actually be the crowds. I try to avoid too crowded areas and concerts seems to be people packed like sardines 
Speaker 2
Well, maybe a concert might be the best way to get over that. After all, you know that everyone there is there for the same reason as you, and are all excited about the same thing as you.  If you think about it that way, the crowd may seem smaller.
Speaker 1
Thats true, it might be even better if I have someone I know with go with me. I need to look for someone
Speaker 2
Maybe you can ask someone in the H.S. band to go with you?
Speaker 1
That's not a bad idea, I'm kind of shy though so maybe I'll wear one of my magic sword t shirts and see if anyone asks me about it 
Speaker 2
That's a good idea too! The at least you know if they ask, they probably have an interest in the concert! I think that's a fine plan.
Speaker 1
Thanks, I think I'm going to this concert!
Speaker 2
Good for you!  Concerts are a lot of fun.  And I think it will be a great way to get over your anxiety.  Maybe even get closer to someone in the process!
2 days 1 hour
Speaker 1
I play in band. I play trumpet. I'm in high school. I live in Oklahoma City. I have never been to a concert, aside from ones where I played with the school band. My parents are controlling.  I am busy with school. I try to excel in both music and academics.  I see music and academics as complementary. I like the band Magic Sword. I would like to go to a Magic Sword concert. I am nervous to attend my first concert. I would like someone I know to go to my first concert with me. I try to avoid crowded areas. I get nervous around large crowds. I am in the high school band. I am shy. I have a Magic Sword shirt.
Speaker 2
I drove 1000 miles to see a band. Roxy music is my favorite band. I like Chet Baker. The band I saw at the concert was one that my brothers took me to see perform when I was a child. I just moved to Charlotte, NC. I had dreams of a life involving music when I was in high school. I wish I had worked more on my music when I was in high school.  I am content with my life now. I'm from farmer stock. I am a farmer.  My parents were also farmers.  My farm is in Charlotte. I grow corn, potatoes, squash and tomatoes on my farm. I think facing your fears is a good way to deal with anxiety.
Speaker 1
I know you grow many crops on your farm, but do you have a lot of animals as well on the farm?
Speaker 2
Yes, I have a few animals, but I mostly focus on vegetables. I would like to start selling eggs from my chickens. 
Speaker 1
How many chickens do you have?
Speaker 2
Right now I have 12 chickens, but I was thinking of getting some more. Do you think people will pay a little extra if they can get farm fresh eggs?
Speaker 1
I know I would.  I really don't like what I've heard about big egg companies.
Speaker 2
Yes, that is true. I would pay a little extra for farm fresh eggs. My parents were farmers and they were the ones that recommended I start selling eggs. 
Speaker 1
It sound like it would be a good thing to do.
Speaker 2
Do you have any plans to go to any Magic Sword concerts this year? I could take a trip down to go with you. 
Speaker 1
I found someone in the band who would like to go with me.  We have tickets for a concert next month.
Speaker 2
Oh great! I bet you're excited to finally attend your first concert. Don't be nervous, I think you'll have a great time. 
Speaker 1
I am still a bit nervous, but at least I won't be all alone.
Speaker 2
Yes, I would agree that its best to go to your first concert with someone. I think that it will make the experience more enjoyable for you. 
3 days 1 hour
Speaker 1
I play in band. I play trumpet. I'm in high school. I live in Oklahoma City. I have never been to a concert, aside from ones where I played with the school band. My parents are controlling.  I am busy with school. I try to excel in both music and academics.  I see music and academics as complementary. I like the band Magic Sword. I would like to go to a Magic Sword concert. I am nervous to attend my first concert. I would like someone I know to go to my first concert with me. I have concert tickets. I try to avoid crowded areas. I get nervous around large crowds. I am in the high school band. I am shy. I have a Magic Sword shirt. I don't like big egg companies.
Speaker 2
I drove 1000 miles to see a band. Roxy music is my favorite band. I like Chet Baker. The band I saw at the concert was one that my brothers took me to see perform when I was a child. I just moved to Charlotte, NC. I had dreams of a life involving music when I was in high school. I wish I had worked more on my music when I was in high school.  I am content with my life now. I'm from farmer stock. I am a farmer.  My parents were also farmers.  My farm is in Charlotte. I grow corn, potatoes, squash and tomatoes on my farm. I think facing your fears is a good way to deal with anxiety. I have 12 chickens. I don't mind paying extra for farm fresh eggs. I've been to concerts before.
Speaker 1
Did you name your chickens?
Speaker 2
No, I don't. My daughter did. Can't figure out how she distinguish them. 
Speaker 1
What's it like living in North Carolina?  
Speaker 2
Well I live in my farm so not too many people, nice scenery. Quite far from the city though. 
Speaker 1
I see that you grow corn, potatoes, squash and tomatoes on your farm.  Which of these is your favorite crop to grow?
Speaker 2
Potatoes and squash. They are more low maintenance compared to corns or tomatoes. Are you interested in farming?
Speaker 1
I love potatoes, but I need to find more recipes for squash!  I don't really have a green thumb in my garden, so I don't think that farming would be good for me.
Speaker 2
Yeah it can be frustrating when the crops didn't grow as wanted. If you're still interested you can try bamboos or mushrooms, they are quite easy to grow and maintain. Might be a good distraction from your academics and music activities.
Speaker 1
Thanks for the suggestion!  I've been spending a lot of time on my music lately, so growing some fresh mushrooms in my garden is definitely something to look into.  Plus, I love fresh mushrooms in salads!
Speaker 2
I love mushrooms too, but as much as they easy to grow, they are not that profitable so we only grow what we eat here. Are you busy practicing for your band?
Speaker 1
Yes!  It's spring semester and it's my senior year in band.  We are practicing for our annual spring concert.  I'm a bit worried since I am featured in a couple solos!
Speaker 2
That's cool! I think you'll do great, you're practiced more than enough! Good luck!
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