Yesterday afternoon my friend Jamie sent me pictures of a spectacular chicken of the woods, asking me if in fact it was a chicken he had found. Chicken of the woods, or Laetiporus sulphureus, is also sometimes called the sulphur shelf. Most of us mushroom… Read More
I rolled out of bed this morning and staggered downstairs….to the delightful smell of home-made biscuits, with herbs from our neighbour Nadia’s garden. One more reason why Tuffy P is fantastic!
…on button accordion …clawhammer …the late Dave Hum …full stringband
Yumart is moving from the old space on Spadina to 401 Richmond St. West, Suite B20, here in Toronto. The first show in the new space will feature Tim Deverell – Painting and Works on Paper, September 12 – October 3. Yvonne, who runs the… Read More
I dropped by the Open Mic at Fair Grounds Coffee here in Long Branch tonight. I even brought along my banjo and played a few tunes. It was lots of fun, with a few people singing and playing guitars as well as a harmonica player,… Read More
When I was a boy, my father told me, “son, there are two Hanks, Williams and Snow.” He made it clear he liked Hank Snow best. Time for a vintage dose of The Singing Ranger. Here are Hank and the boys performing Rhumba Boogie…
I’m not making any of this up: AMERICANA SERIES BANJO Our Americana Series addresses four elements crucial to producing the world’s first series of strings directed to the needs of players performing within this exciting genre of contemporary music. Our own roots go back decades… Read More
I’m very excited to have an opportunity to participate in a banjo workshop next week given by Bruce Molsky, and then the next night, going (with my brother the trout, Salvelinas Fontinalis), so see him perform at Hugh’s Room. Here is Bruce Molsky playing guitar,… Read More
The shapes are drawn and cut out. Next step is to protect the back and sides, then start applying the mosaic. These will be worked directly using broken crockery, tiles, plastic toys and so on.
…featuring Manitoba Hal on slide ukulele.
27th Street 