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Tag Archives: banjo
Wade Mainer
Wade Mainer, 1907-2011 Banjo player Wade Mainer passed away last week at the age of 104. I’ll have some of his music on Ramblers’ Retreat in the next week or two. In the meantime, here’s a great interview he did … Continue reading
It’s Alright To Dance
It’s Alright To Dance Today’s episode of Ramblers’ Retreat featured a lot of music for dancing including a set of polskas and a set of reels. Listeners especially the following sets: The Dancing Songs: Shaney McCoy: “It’s Alright To Dance” … Continue reading
ISBA Bluegrass Festival
Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association 6th Annual Fall Festival I just returned from an enjoyable weekend at the annual bluegrass festival put on by the Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association in Round Valley, Idaho. There were six featured bands who played three … Continue reading
Bill Rossiter
photo by Johanna Harness Bill Rossiter March 18th, 2011 The Caldwell Public Library hosted Bill Rossiter from the Idaho Humanities Council’s speakers bureau. He presented “No Irish Need Apply,” a combination of anecdotes, stories, and songs about the Irish who … Continue reading
Posted in Live Performances
Tagged autoharp, banjo, bill rossiter, caldwell, folk, ireland, maybelle carter, songs
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Del McCoury
Happy Birthday to Del McCoury! Tomorrow is the birthday of the great bluegrass singer, songwriter, and guitarist Del McCoury. I’d heard of Del McCoury but hadn’t looked for his records until I saw him on David Letterman’s show in 1999. … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays
Tagged banjo, bluegrass, del mccoury, richard thompson, robert cray, steve earle
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Tim Eriksen
Tim Eriksen I saw an announcement recently that Tim Eriksen will be at Celtic Connections in Glasgow to talk about and demonstrate shape note singing. This is a fascinating musical style with exotic-sounding harmonies built on open fourths and fifths; I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged americana, banjo, celtic connections, omar sosa, shape note singing, tim eriksen
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