DESCRIPTION:
From Nothing to Something (FN2S) is a one-hour musical program designed to children and youth about how people, from different cultures, created instruments from memories and limited resources. The program consists of one of five different musical presentations: Spoons, Harmonica, Cigar Box Guitars, Banjo and Washtub Bass.

Cigar Box Guitar:
The earliest proof of a cigar box instrument is a picture (by artists Edwin Forbes) in 1876 of two Civil War Soldiers at a campsite with one playing a cigar box fiddle.

“Little Johnny” Cantered, a musician and Nashville native, has traveled throughout much of Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indianapolis, and many other places across the country playing music. Mr. Kantreed loves the Blues and Americana music. He has played in many bands including The Colour Flag, Horse of a Different Color to name a few. He’s also had the priviledge of working with many blues artist including Blue Mother Tupelo, Annie Mosher, Cheley Tackett, Jimbo Mathus, and many others. In 2013, he teamed up with renowned guitarist, fiddler and songwriter Kat Starr and formed Ditty Road. Their frequent appearances across the Southeast have brought rave reviews and accolades.