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Music for Veterans
Peace Through Music
Looking for a welcoming place to play music, learn, laugh, and spend time with fellow Veterans? Come join the Music for Veterans community!
Wednesday Night Veterans Zoom Get-Together
Join Veterans from around the country for an enjoyable evening of music, conversation, camaraderie, learning, and fun — all from the comfort of home. There is room for every skill level. Play a song, work on your playing, listen to others, learn something new, or simply come hang out and enjoy the company.
Whether you're a seasoned musician, just beginning, learning your first chords, or simply want to listen and enjoy the music — you are welcome.
Why join Music for Veterans?
- Meet and connect with fellow Veterans through music
- Enjoy a positive, healthy, and creative community
- Play and learn at your own level
- Share songs and musical ideas
- Build friendships with Veterans from around the country
- Have fun — because sometimes music is simply meant to be enjoyed
Music for Veterans also offers Zoom guitar workshops, educational music opportunities, in-person gatherings, and additional music resources. You don't have to be a great musician. You don't have to perform. Just bring your interest in music and come be part of the community.
Music for Veterans sessions are FREE for Veterans.
When you contact or join the group, please let Vinny know you discovered Music for Veterans through AmericanBuddhistSangha.org. We're proud to help connect Veterans with this wonderful community of music, friendship, and camaraderie.
Play. Learn. Listen. Laugh. Connect.
Come spend a Wednesday evening with us. You may arrive for the music — but you'll stay for the camaraderie.
Author
A.K. Nolan
Author of the debut memoir "No, Mom, It Wasn't All in My Head — One Caregiver's Journey with a Toxic Parent." A story of survival, healing, and breaking generational cycles.
Memoir
No, Mom, It Wasn't All in My Head
One Caregiver's Journey with a Toxic Parent
A raw and courageous memoir about navigating a relationship with a toxic parent, surviving emotional manipulation, and finding the strength to heal. A must-read for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and recovery.
Music
McDowell Crossing
McDowell Crossing is an independent American music project founded by songwriter, producer, and U.S. military veteran Michael Nolan. Based in the mountains of Weaverville, North Carolina, McDowell Crossing blends country, Americana, folk rock, soft rock, Celtic influences, and modern production with emotionally driven storytelling. The songs explore relationships, memory, military service, family, loss, resilience, and the moments that change us. Many unfold like short films, using vivid settings, memorable characters, and strong emotional narratives. McDowell Crossing creates human-directed, AI-assisted music using commercially licensed third-party production tools as part of its creative and production workflow. Performing-Rights Organization: ASCAP. Synchronization Representation: MusicAtlas SyncRep.
Echoes of the Farewell
Emotionally driven songs blending country, folk rock, Americana, and Celtic influences. Cinematic storytelling that places listeners inside meaningful moments.
Empty House in Winter
A touching story about family, memory, and the enduring bond between people despite the passage of time. Heartfelt ballads and reflective folk songs crafted with lyrical depth and emotional honesty.
Papa Noel & The Missing Gumbo Pot
A fun-filled Cajun Christmas adventure — family-friendly songs full of warmth, humor, and nostalgic country Christmas spirit.
