Today’s going to be a tough day at the ballpark without my friend Casey in front of me, belting out “Hello baseball fans” (and his countless warmups of that line before the game!). I’m sorry if I may not interact with the walkup songs as I normally do. I miss my friend.
In all seriousness, thank you Braves fans for having my back! Also, I think the Phillies organist (
@PhilliesMaestro
) is fantastic and love the repertoire that he brings to their games. Let’s not do to him what a few (not all, btw) Phillies fans have done towards me.
After over 100 games, my baseball season has come to a close. Personally, it was a really tough year, but I still enjoyed entertaining all the fans who attended the games, as well as those watching at home. Thank you. ❤️
When I was a kid, I never dreamed of ever attending a World Series game, let alone actually working in one. What a crazy journey that has led me to this point! Thank you for your support, Braves fans, in accepting this northerner into Braves Country!
#BattleATL
Thank you, everyone, for all the wonderful memories and support this season! It was a pleasure entertaining all of you! I played 112 games, and finished with 1173 total Braves games. I hope to see you at my other gigs as well! 🎹🪗
#ThankYou
#MusicianLife
It’s official! I’ll be returning for my 15th season as the organist for the Atlanta Braves! Not bad for someone who has “followed a few internet keyboard lessons and had 20 minutes to familiarize myself with the organ’s controls” (according to an ‘expert’ commenter on YouTube)!
I’m so incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Casey Motter. Casey was one of the first to welcome me into BravesVision and we’ve worked together for 14 seasons. His voice will truly be missed at Truist Park and I will really miss working with him at every game
Thank you so much for such a memorable 13th season (over 1000 games) as the Braves Organist! I truly appreciate all your support, song requests, feedback, and love that you’ve shown me through the years! You’re the best fans in baseball!!!
@marko6262
To clear up any confusion or misconceptions . . . All the organ playing you hear at Braves games is played live by me and is NOT a recording (CD or digital file). I play with both hands, my left foot on the bass pedals and my right foot on the expression pedal. There’s no faking!
This is a big moment for me. Last year, my doctors found that I have nerve paralysis in my left diaphragm. So, apparently, I have less lung capacity now (if I understood correctly). Today is the first time (since finding out) that I climbed Stone Mtn. I’m tired, but it’s worth it
Great news
@Braves
fans! I’ll be recording walkup songs for the Dodgers players, to be played at the “home” games during the NLCS! I’d love to hear your song suggestions!
After careful deliberation and testing the waters of the free agent market (lol!), I have decided to return as the Atlanta Braves Organist for the 2020 season, my 12th in Major League Baseball. The attached photo was taken by Emily Butler Photography. . .
Thank you all so much for your love and support as I enter my 14th season as Braves organist. I’ve read all your comments and it makes me feel blessed knowing that I have entertained you in some way!
Casey used to love it when I played “Bennie and the Jets” as a song to get people to clap with. If you hear me play that, it’s my tribute to Casey Motter. I can really use your help to clap along with it’s beat.
#ForCasey
Today is my 110th baseball game of the year and the last regular season game of my 15th year with the Braves. I’m going to try my hardest not to play in the middle of a fly ball today!
#BaseballOrgan
Last regular season home game for my 14th season. Honestly, it’s been a really challenging year for me personally, but it’s ending on a positive note. Let’s go Braves!
Yesterday was another first for me: a player acknowledged, during the actual game, what I had played for his walkup! At first, I didn’t know if his raising up his bat was a gesture for what I had done, but then I talked to Joe Simpson after the game and he assured me that it was!
12th season done (for me). It was certainly a most unique situation and I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to make the games seem more normal on the broadcasts (or in the Battery)! Thank you so much for all your song suggestions, feedback, and support! Let’s go
#Braves
!
There are plenty of stars at this World Series, from Freddie Freeman to Jose Altuve.
But let’s give a shout-out to the bespectacled, 44-year-old jazz lover sitting behind the Hammond SK2 organ at Truist Park.
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@pnewberry1963
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I want to thank everyone at Mississippi State University for all your hospitality and for having me play for this weekend’s baseball games! I had a fantastic time and loved the atmosphere at The Dude!
@HailStateBB
If I’m not mistaken, the Astros do not have an organist. So, even if you’re not a Braves fan, you have to cheer for the team that actually employs an organist ;-) 🎹⚾️👍
If Dansby leaves. No active player on the roster will have played at Turner Field as a member of the Braves.
The last season at Turner was 6 years ago.
Thank you everyone for your support! I love playing for Braves’ (and even opposing team’s) fans and am so happy that you guys are listening at the games! On to my 11th year as the Braves Organist . . .
BIG NEWS! I’ll be playing the organ at the Auburn regional NCAA baseball tournament on Friday and Sunday (both games each day)! I love college baseball and am really excited to be doing my first tournament games!
#AuburnRegional
#NCAABaseball
What a game! I tried to mix it up more with some different walkups and foul ball songs (which don’t always have a connection to the batter). It’s really nice when, somehow, I’m being heard a lot better on the broadcast. I can’t wait for the next series!
#BattleATL
I want to wish
@DieterRuehle
, the Dodgers organist, the best of luck in this series! Let’s show everyone why the organ is still essential in baseball!