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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Scotland
Scotland Yesterday’s episode of Ramblers’ Retreat featured music from and inspired by Scotland. Seems like a lot of music from Scotland has been crossing my desk recently, both new and old. The show featured traditional bands from Scotland, songs about … Continue reading
Blink
Blink: Blink (2011) Blink is one of the recent student projects to come out of the Nordic Master program. With a well-chosen set of traditional tunes and well-crafted originals, this recording demonstrates a blend of all-around musical skill and good … Continue reading
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Today’s Ramblers’ Retreat focused on Mardi Gras which comes up next week. I played a bunch of music from Louisiana along with the usual music from the Intermountain West, the Nordic countries, and beyond. As always, the full … Continue reading
Snake River Plain
Snake River Plain January 2012 Celebration Park Basalt melon gravel rocks and sagebrush cover the Snake River Plain at Celebration Park near Melba, Idaho. Celebration Park is Idaho’s only archeological park, and was established to protect the many petroglyphs that … Continue reading
High Desert Band
High Desert Band Yesterday’s episode of Ramblers’ Retreat featured a live performance from High Desert Band. As always, the full playlist is posted. Here’s a video with music by the band from Valentine’s Day a couple of years ago. High Desert Band: “Taters … Continue reading
Bruneau Dunes
Bruneau Dunes January 2012 The Big Dune Bruneau Dunes State Park is in Owyhee County, a few miles south of Mountain Home, Idaho. It is part of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation system. The big dune, the one … Continue reading