Here’s the Coal Porters performing Sail Away Ladies And now The Last Chance Stringband with a different take on it…
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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
Meet me at the Bottom
Not much to say tonight. My brain is running on empty and needs recharging. I’m tired, and I think I might just play some banjo for a short while and hit the hay early.. While I do that, why don’t you listen to some blues.… Read More
27th Street Time Travel
Yes friends, we’re going to do a little time travel. I shot a video of my time machine in action. People of my generation are going to say, aw c’mon, that’s just a record player, but in fact it’s a time machine. Today I’m taking… Read More
Valerie June
Tuffy P came across Valerie June’s music recently and we’ve been giving her recording, Pushin’ Against a Stone a good listen. She sings with a lot of confidence, strums guitar and uke, and carries around enough hair for 5 or 6 performers. I think maybe… Read More
Hurdy Gurdy time at 27th Street
It’s been a while since I’ve posted any hurdy gurdy music here. Time to change all that. Here’s Matthias Loibner… If it seems like a confusion and complicated instrument, that’s because it is. Here’s a great demonstration of how these beasts work.. How about a… Read More
Polka time on 27th Street
Here’s the fabulous Ampol Aires from 1991 performing the Circus Polka. I only know one person who maybe knows who these guys are and that’s my pal from Chicago Anthony Stagg, so this one goes out to him. ….and since we’re on a roll, here’s… Read More
I’ll Keep Movin’ On
Here’s a taste of David Bromberg, with Larry Campbell on mandolin. I have a serious soft spot for David Bromberg’s music. I hope you like it too.
Hard Times Come Again No More
Stephen Foster wrote Hard Times – it was first published in 1854 and first recorded in 1905. It’s still very relevant today. While we seek mirth and beauty and music light and gay, There are frail forms fainting at the door; Though their voices are… Read More
Fool for you…
You know I’m a fool for you, friends… Let’s start the day off right here on 27th Street with a little David Bromberg…
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