Tag: Music
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Jackaroo Days, Yeah
I have always been a voracious reader. It’s rare that you will find me without a book in my hands. Right now, I’m working my way through the Dark Tower Series, again. (I was gifted the Gunslinger when I was in my early twenties and I still have that book… it’s falling apart but it…
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Old Songs: Part 1 – The Friday Warm Up.
I spent the past weekend in Altamont, NY at Old Songs Festival. I had been to Old Songs before but I’d never stayed for the whole thing and I certainly never stayed when it rained. I know… crazy wimpy, right? Let me clue you in on something else. I’m kind of a cheapskate, too. See,…
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Seventeen going on Eighteen
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting on a bus with a gaggle of 18 year olds and thinking, man… was I ever that young? Yes, absolutely. Holy crap, yes. And for as much as I really thought that I was awkward and dorky, I’ve recently gotten some actual video proof that I was also kind…
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Aloha, Judy
Sometimes, I get an idea and I will not let it go. Wanting to learn to play the ukulele was one of those things. Yes, I know.. hipster shmipster… shaddup already. See, when I was *cough* younger, I used to sing a lot.. like.. a lot.. and really really loved it.. and I’ve gotten out…
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Sweet River
Saturday night, I had the pleasure of seeing Bing Futch perform at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts in… (wait for it).. Sand Lake, NY. I heard of Bing while digging around dulcimer websites, and my first thought was , woah this dude does not look like a mountain dulcimer player, but I’ve since…
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Sweet Song: My Cranberry Gathering Experience
I play an instrument you’ve probably never heard of (and by “play” I mean I plink away at some strings in a relatively melodic and rhythmic manner). It’s called the Appalachian Dulcimer.. or a Mountain Dulcimer. It actually has a pretty interesting history but I won’t bore you with it… You can Google it yourself…
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Five Bands You May Not Know
Since I’ve gotten my iPod, I’ve been filling it up with new music. I’ve found a few bands here and there that I really like… probably some you’ve never heard of. Heloise & the Savoir Faire: I found Heloise on Graham Norton. This band is kitchy and thumpy and all the things I love in…