Listening to the new Tom Waits recording, Bad as Me. I love this one. Crank up the volume…no, a little louder…hang on tight and hope the roof stays on.
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Los Gauchos de Roldán
Finska Valsen
I like to play this Finnish Waltz on my button accordion. Here’s a few versions I found on YouTube
This rock ‘n roll stuff might just catch on…
Here’s The Killer, from 1957 on the Steve Allen show.
An old haunt
I heard on the radio yesterday the Brunswick House, a landmark Toronto tavern in the Annex area, has been in the news. They want to expand and there is some opposition in the community. I only note this here because the Brunswick House is a… Read More
Some Reels
Here’s a tune called Reel de Mattawa, composed by Richard Forest. Le Reel de Sherbrooke and one more, here’s Don Messer
Don’t Think Twice….
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott can still squeeze more life out of a tune than just about any performer around. His version of Don’t Think Twice it’s Alright comes with a great story too. Several years ago, I heard he was retiring from performing. I’ve been to… Read More
Stairway to Heaven on Banjo?
Finally a version of this tune I like! I never liked Stairway to Heaven, and I’ll confess I was never much of a Led Zep fan either. However, it’s pretty damned fine on a banjo. Way to go Ross Nickerson.
Eureka
Here’s the Eureka Brass Band, perfect for a Friday night…
Las Caleñas
Cumbia….
27th Street 