All posts by “Eugene Knapik

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Time for a Hurtin’ Country Tune

I first heard this tune on David Bromberg’s superb CD, Slightly Mad. Here’s Mr. Bromberg performing it live…. I don’t know who wrote this one, but I believe Conway Twitty had a hit with it…here he is…(even if you hate hurtin’ country tunes, check this… Read More

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The Log Jam Song

I like log driving songs almost as much as I like train songs. Here’s legendary Canadian songwriter Wade Hemsworth. Here’s my favourite of Mr. Hemsworth’s tunes, The Land of the Muskeg Of course he also wrote the Log Driver’s Waltz and the Blackfly Song, both… Read More

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A Beautiful January Day

I was out walking the Rangers this evening – we were walking down the middle of the road because it was a little easier there than along the mostly un-cleared sidewalks. We were ambling  along at a good pace until Memphis figured out I had… Read More

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Morning walk with the Rangers

I took these shots this morning at Jack Darling Park in Mississauga. What a beautiful crisp, sunny morning to be out goofing around with the Rangers (our nickname for our two Newfs, Memphis and Georgie). The dogs had a blast playing with all kinds of… Read More

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Banjo Camp

I’m planning to attend a banjo camp this year in June. In fact it’s the Mid-west Banjo Camp, held annually in Olivet Michigan (not far from Lansing). I’m going to attend both the “pre-camp” activities and the weekend camp, meaning I’m going to be immersed… Read More