Music to soothe the soul

Mary Sealine, of Stratford, blows bubbles during the Music on Seneca event Friday Night in Webster City. The music featured a Humble Beginnings, a local band composed of teachers and musicians. The event, staged in front of the Seneca Street Saloon, drew nearly 300 people, many of whom brought their own lawn chairs for comfort.

Zendaya Rootz, in the foreground, and Sterling Medeiros, both of Webster City, dance to the music.

Humble Beginnings guitarist Lane Jahn, of Ames, and drummer, Eric Hanson, of Webster City.

Dane Barner and keyboardist Geta Nelson, both of Webster City, are public school music instructors.

David Lubbers, of Webster City, plays harp.

Colton Wood, Jayce Abens and Tucker Murray, from left, all 2022 graduates of Webster City High School, also performed.

Eric Hanson, of Webster City, pounds out a drum solo to close out the evening of Music on Seneca, Friday Night in Webster City.