Surfing around the YouTube machine, diving deep down the button accordion wormhole, I stumbled across this wonderful performance featuring Calvin Vollrath on fiddle and Roger Lanteigne tearing it up on the button accordion on The Smokin’ Bow Reel, one of Mr. Vollrath’s many excellent compositions.
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Dancing to a French Canadian Reel
I could watch this video 10 times in a row….
A wee break from the carols…
I know you need a break. Here’s a French-Canadian reel called Pays de Haut performed by Velocipede.
Sleigh Ride
Has the party started yet? Here’s Los Straightjackets…
OK, a Christmas song….just one, that’s all you get.
Here’s the most wonderful Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets performing Christmas at the Airport…
All Night Long
This time of year, lots of blogs are featuring all kinds of Christmas music. That’s good and well, and I think lovers of Christmas music ought to enjoy it while you can. For those who would like to take a wee breath between carols, here’s… Read More
Guilded Splinters
A dose from the Dr…
So You Wanna be an Outlaw (a brief review)
A few days ago, I purchased Steve Earle’s latest offering, So You Wanna be an Outlaw. Some of Earle’s recordings have really resonated with me. El Corazón, Transcendental Blues and The Mountain are albums I still listen to regularly today. I think they’re fabulous and… Read More
Other Instruments
It occurred to me that I’m drawn to music that features a different set of instruments than the two guitars, bass and drums used by so many pop bands. One of the things I love about old country music, for instance is the ever-present pedal… Read More