A Vira is a Portuguese dance form, often (as here) played on a triple row diatonic button accordion, which the Portuguese call a concertina. Viras are kind of like fast waltzes, usually with a heavy emphasis on the first beat of the bar. They’re usually… Read More
I mentioned a few days ago that I had a story-telling/squeezebox engagement at the annual Roselands Horticultural Society’s Awards dinner. Spicecat was kind enough to send me some pictures from the event, so below, that’s your humble servant, telling stories and squeezing out tunes on… Read More
Join me over at SqueezeMyLemon and let’s listen to the late great Big Joe Williams. Williams had a long career that included recording many sides with the harp player Sonny Boy Williamson (the first one). He doubled up three strings on his guitar, creating a… Read More
This is Basque music, Trikitixa. Whoever this player is…nice job.
As some of you know, my friend Fitzgerald is kind enough to allow me to post from time to time over at his fine blues blog, SqueezeMyLemon. This morning I featured Alberta Hunter, live. These performances were recorded when Ms. Hunter was in her 80s.… Read More
Starlight on the Rails Here is Rosalie Sorrels covering Starlight on the Rails, which was written by her pal, the late Utah Phillips. Wow, I love this one. I’ve known this song for many years, but this interpretation of it is simply stunning. “Dreams are… Read More
Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at 70. I think Mr. Burke was a great singer and performer. His music gets a lot of play here at Anchovy World Headquarters.
East Texas Red Today I’m featuring another Woody Guthrie tune. This is the story of a railroad bull name of East Texas Red, who was the meanest bull around. This story has a moral, and that is that if you’re nasty to your fellow man,… Read More
Danville Girl Here’s Woody Guthrie and Cisco Houston And Ramblin’ Jack
Let’s listen to a little bit of Canadian old time fiddle music. Here’s Mac Beattie with The Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dream, a fantastic song that showcases a number of Canadian fiddlers. Next up is Don Messer and his Islanders playing one of my favourite fiddle… Read More
27th Street 