The fabulous Hazel Dickens….
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All posts tagged “Old Time”
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
Over the Waterfall
…on button accordion …clawhammer …the late Dave Hum …full stringband
Cook a little Shortnin’ Bread
The tune Shortnin’ Bread must be embedded deep in the genetic code of Canadians and Americans. I can’t remember not knowing that melody. Some people might call it a kid’s tune, but there are versions whose lyrics are a little more adult oriented. The melody… Read More
More Canadiana….
Alexander Peter Chernywech AKA Al Cherny – Le Reel de Grandpere http://youtu.be/1JcO5ACB7ts?list=PLC4A976AB86A17A04
Differences
Regular readers know the truth. I’m an unrepentant folk music freak enthusiast. That’s just the way it is. I think it was squeezebox king Flaco Jimenez who said something about folk music being very simple music dressed up to seem really complicated. Still, there are… Read More
27th Street 