I like log driving songs almost as much as I like train songs. Here’s legendary Canadian songwriter Wade Hemsworth. Here’s my favourite of Mr. Hemsworth’s tunes, The Land of the Muskeg Of course he also wrote the Log Driver’s Waltz and the Blackfly Song, both… Read More
Here’s the Coal Porters performing Sail Away Ladies And now The Last Chance Stringband with a different take on it…
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
No I’m not talking about the company, I’m talking about the song. Song, what song? I had forgotten about it myself but I accidentally stumbled into it during an improvisational YouTube travelog. I remember listening to this tune back in the 80s. I think I… Read More
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.
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
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…
Just cause I’m feeling particularly Canadian today…this is Steve Earle covering Ian Tyson. My father used to sing this song to himself around the house when I was growing up. I don’t remember not knowing it. I think it’s part of my genetic code.
Merle Travis…
To continue with the same theme, check out Pharis and Jason Romero playing Cumberland Gap. Here’s Spencer Moore singing it… Here’s a delightful version (with accordion) by the Felice Brothers. Nice. The Cumberland Gap is a pass through the Cumberland mountains between Virginia and Kentucky.
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