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Inventor’s Bad Dream
All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Sharon Jones RIP
I was very sad to read that the amazing soul singer Sharon Jones passed away today, after being ill with pancreatic cancer for some time. She was just 60. I was just thinking about her and her music yesterday and posted one of her performances… Read More
Nothing Runs like a Deer(e) – banjo practice
My friend Chris, the sax player (etc. etc.) across the street, gave me a John Deere cap, an accoutrement which I figure ought to instantly make me a better banjo player. I say this because any old fool knows that old time banjo players need… Read More
A brief digression…
….from the usual onslaught of old time stringband music usually heard around this joint. Sometimes I just need a little taste of the mighty Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Strength Axis
A Long Day in Long Branch
The construction on lower Twenty Seventh Street was overwhelming today. There were an unbelievable number of construction vehicles around, equipment and materials everywhere, and a tremendous amount of noise and dust. This morning, the tree protection was removed from the spruce tree at #4. I… Read More
More banjo practice – Durham’s Bull
Here’s my attempt at playing the Buddy Durham fiddle tune, Durham’s Bull. I learned this one at the last Midwest Banjo Camp from Cathy Barton Para. This one would be more fun to play with a fiddle player I think, but I enjoy it none-the-less.
Check out The Immortal Jukebox
I’d like to encourage my visitors to check out The Immortal Jukebox. Thom Hickey is among the most passionate and articulate voices writing about music out there in the blog-swamp. The Immortal Jukebox has introduced me to a number of performers I knew nothing about,… Read More
Grooming Day
Newfs need occasional deep grooming. I don’t mean your basic brushing. I mean they need a thorough bath to start, then all the loose underfur along with accumulated mats get stripped out. Fur around the paws gets trimmed and nails get cut. We’re really… Read More
Banjo Practice – Sandy Boys
I’m playing this on my Dogwood banjo.
27th Street 