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Cows Groove to Jazz: Dixie Beats' Unique Concert
10/14/2025
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- The Dixie Beats performed for dairy cows at Smithills Open Farm near Bolton, England.
- Smithills Open Farm invited the band after discovering the cows enjoyed jazz.
- Band leader John Percival said the cows were a captive audience and seemed to appreciate the lively tunes, though they preferred softer volumes.
- Some cows even tried to nibble on his trumpet.
- The event highlights a unique interaction between animals and music.
