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Spring
Spring We crossed the Vernal Equinox last week. So this week Ramblers’ Retreat featured songs about Spring and even more songs about rain which is an important component of Springtime here in Idaho. I played songs that fit that theme … Continue reading
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Tagged american café orchestra, colorado, denmark, finland, idaho, jubilant bridge, latigo, mile markers, rosalie sorrels, utah
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St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day St Patrick’s Day was this past weekend, but today was still a good day to celebrate Ireland and Irish music on Ramblers’ Retreat. Because the Irish experience is important in America, including for those of us in … Continue reading
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Tagged growling old men, reckless kelly, rosalie sorrels, trip mccool, will williams
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Day of the Basque Country
Day of the Basque Country This week on Ramblers’ Retreat we celebrated The Day of the Basque Country, a national holiday in Spain. Here in Idaho we have a large population of Basques, and that culture has impacted us all … Continue reading
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Tagged amuma says no, ibon koteron, juan mari beltran, kepa junkera, maddi oihenart, oreka tx, rosalie sorrels, tapia eta leturia
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Rosalie Sorrels
Rosalie Sorrels Many of you know how much I love the music of Rosalie Sorrels. I received a letter from her family through the Folk Alliance Region West mailing list, and I wanted to share excerpts with you. It includes an update on … Continue reading
Looking Back: 2008
Looking Back: 2008 A long time ago I started this Looking Back series, but for whatever reason I didn’t keep it going. To call it a series right now is a bit of misnomer. But I’m ready to get started … Continue reading
Utah Phillips
U. Utah Phillips U. Utah Phillips is on my short list of the greatest American folk singers. He sang traditional songs of cowboys and miners and working people, the labor songs of Harry McClintock and Joe Hill, and wrote a number … Continue reading
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Tagged harry mcclintock, ian tyson, joe hill, rosalie sorrels, tom waits, utah phillips
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