All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Mini Mushroom Farm
My mini mushroom farm is coming to life. I see an omelet in my future.
It’s one-man band time here at 27th Street
Let’s listen to Jesse Lone Cat Fuller and his Fotdella…John Henry, Red River Blues, and San Francisco Bay Blues Do you have a fave one-man band?
Breakin’ up Christmas all night long (Santa Claus done come and gone)
I’ve been familiar with the tune Breakin’ up Christmas for some time. It’s a common Old Time dance tune that gets played any time of the year. I read that the tradition of Breakin’ up Christmas is all about neighbours visiting neighbours in the two… Read More
Two Newfs, one kitchen
Diligent teacher that she is, Memphis has instructed little Georgie to stick close to the food preparation area until such time as someone shouts, “OK, all Newfs out of the kitchen!”
Bully of the Town
Today I’d like to feature a tune by one of Canada’s great fiddle players, the late Graham Townsend. Mr. Townsend was an Ottawa Valley Boy, from Buckingham Quebec. He got an early start as a fiddler and was winning competitions even as a young boy.… Read More
American Hustle – my kind of movie
Little Georgie, our Newfoundland puppy has been dominating our time since he joined our household last Saturday. A puppy, as many of you know, takes a serious amount of time and attention. And then there is the job of house-breaking…. We did manage a couple… Read More



