Carol Forsloff began her music career at the age of 3, performing in the restaurants and taverns where her mother worked during World War II. It happened quite by accident, but then mushroomed into money, as she was singing to a jukebox that her mother had placed her beside on the far end of one of the bar tables, so she could be occupied with something interesting and be within view if there was any supervision required. "Pistol Packin' Mama" was a popular song that day, and Carol chirped along with it, as one customer grabbed a glass and put it on the counter, urging customers to pay for their listens. Carol got the entertainment interest when the glass began to fill with coins and paper bills, as her mother, a struggling waitress, praised the fact that her daughter had received so much attention and positive rewards as well.
For years afterward Carol performed for many people, in bands, small groups and as a solo artist, in Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Hawaii and Louisiana. Her music spans many genres but focuses primarily on music of lasting value, roots music, originals and songs of special meaning. She plays the guitar, mandolin, dulcitar, ukulele and baritone ukulele and writes much of her own music.
Del Forsloff was taught to play the accordion as a young child. The accordion became a special hobby, but it was useful over the years when Del played on some of the Hawaii dinner cruises with some of the bands on board. He played for parties, weddings and special events wherever he and the accordion happened to travel, and eventually he added the harmonica to his ongoing repertoire of skills, as well as the keyboard and other tools to accompany the music of the Oregon Meadowlarks.
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