All posts tagged “Flaco Jimenez”

July 16, 2012
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More music from South Texas…

There are three accordionists in this next video, and they’re all fine players, but Esteban “Steve” Jordan (the player with the eye patch) really stands out in this performance. And here’s an old favourite – Mingo Saldivar performing Rueda de Fuego – Ring of Fire… Read More

June 15, 2012
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Johnny’s Knockin’

It’s Friday night and I could use a polka about now. How about you? Here’s a video I’ve posted before but it’s so good I just can’t resist posting it again. It features Li’l Wally live on the Lawrence Welk show, playing concertina and singing… Read More

June 1, 2012
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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

July 14, 2011
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No Beer in Heaven

Let’s go down to Texas today for drinking song #9. In Heaven there is no Beer is an old polka. There are many many version from various countries, but my favourite was recorded by Flaco Jimenez on his fine recording Squeezebox King, in which he… Read More