And it’s going to be an Ottawa Valley fiddle tune by the late great Ward Allen, called Back up and Push. I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the music I’ve posted here at 27th Street this year as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing my interest… Read More
For those who think we’re mosaic crazy here at 27th Street, check out this video about Susan Gardiner, the artist behind Brooklyn’s mosaic house. Love it!
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The mini mushroom farm continues to grow a little each day. Plans for the omelet continue.
Here’s Max the Keeshond with one of our mosaic creations – a goldfinch – that now lives in Scarborough.
1961 in Greenwich Village, the Great Folk Music Scare has begun, and Llewyn Davis is making the scene. He’s serious about his folksongs and he’s a bit of a crank, and he’s broke and homeless, sleeping on sofas of whatever friends will take him in.… Read More
I started playing a tune called Sally in the Garden on banjo today. It’s a lovely melancholy melody. When I first start playing a tune I like to listen to a bunch of different versions to see what various players have done with it. Here’s… Read More
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