What can I say about tonight’s Daily Dose? These guys are from Glasgow and they dig ukes.
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Who threw the whiskey in the well?
I hadn’t realized until tonight how well recorded this tune is. I’m familiar with the Wynonie Harrie version, so let’s start there…. Here’s Buster Poindexter (AKA David Johansen) Bull Moose Jackson answers the question with his recording I know who threw the whiskey in the… Read More
Goodnight Irene
For tonight’s Daily Dose, let’s go back to an old Leadbelly tune, Goodnight Irene. Lots of people know the melody and the chorus but have never really listened to the lyrics. It’s one sad tune. I love Tom Waits’ take on it… Here’s a curious… Read More
Guitar great Doc Watson has died
Doc Watson has died at 89. RIP I’ve been listening to Doc Watson’s music since I was a teenager. It seems as if styles come and go but Doc has always been there bringing his brand of Americana to life. He was not a purist… Read More
Bashful Brother Oswald
A Daily Dose of Weary Blues
Don’t be ashamed of your music…
Tonight’s Daily Dose features the late Dewey Balfa.
Sailor’s Hornpipe
I never tire of this tune. Here’s a version by a fellow my brother pointed me to, Dave Hum. Very nice indeed…
The Cigar Box Guitar
For tonight’s Daily Dose, let’s enjoy a taste of the cigar box guitar. This home-made instrument has had a number of names over the years. The single string instrument is usually called a Diddley Bo. A few years ago, we were down in Memphis and… Read More
Cripple Creek
My brother the trout, Salvelinas Fontinalis sent me this video featuring Dave Hum playing Cripple Creek. My brother has pretty good taste in banjo pickers. Of course that’s not to be confused with The Band’s tune, Up on Cripple Creek, also excellent. Here’s Levon and… Read More
Savoy Family Band
For today’s Daily Dose, let’s hear a group from Eunice Louisiana, the Savoy Family Band…
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