I really enjoyed this interview with Jerron Paxton from Down Home Radio We were lucky enough to hear Mr. Paxton play at Merlefest this year. I think he’s one of the most interesting young players (even if he claims he sucks at fiddle) to come… Read More
All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Christmas Lights, Paris Ontario
Diggy Liggy Lo
Here’s the Savoy Family Band for a Saturday night…
Baking with the Amazing Alma
Tuffy P did some Christmas baking today, with the help of our nanogenarian neighbour, the amazing Alma.
The Art of Manliness
Now that I have done my bit for men’s health and raised some dough for Movember, I’ve decided to keep that moustache for a while. I’m thinking about a little Hercule Poirot fashion statement here. Tuffy P is helping me surf the cutting edge of… Read More
Fiddlesticks (or why traditional music, installment #3152)
Step back in time….
Earworm Alert
I’ve had a tune called Duncan & Brady stuck on my brain today. I don’t know why. I haven’t even listened to it for quite a while, and it isn’t like it’s a big hit popular tune or anything. Oh well, the only thing to… Read More
The Kruger Brothers at Hugh’s Room
Last night we ventured out to Hugh’s Room here in Toronto for a performance by The Kruger Brothers, who are among our faves. We first saw them live at Merlefest back in April, and I confess there was a tear in my eye when Uwe… Read More
A No. 1
We watched Emperor of the North on DVD the other night, starring Lee Marvin as A No. 1, Ernest Borgnine as Shack and Keith Carradine as Cigaret, directed by Robert Aldrich. This 1973 flick features Marvin as the king of the hobos vs Borgnine as… Read More

