Our little universe
A treasure full of the wild, weird and wonderful from the world of fretted instruments publishes its 50th issue.
All posts filed under: Saturday Soundtrack
Semi-regular Saturday updates – to break out of the more serious posts on other days of the week – on musical events, musicians and bands that catch my ear. Think of Paul Krugman’s “Friday Night Music” blog posts…without the PhD in Economics (not to mention the Nobel Prize).
Life is just as strange as folk music
A trip to the Edvard Grieg home Troldhaugen, outside Bergen, brought out tunes by a favorite composer.
Richard Thompson finds his voice
Richard Thompson’s 2021 memoir is as witty, moving, and well-crafted as his music.
Echoes of the past
Thoughts on one of the Washington area’s true treasures, with classic carousel music as an added treat.
All that we owe our teachers
Accomplished artists stand on the shoulders of giants: their teachers. Thanks to Andrew’s coaches and mentors.
Lincoln’s Funeral Train
A punk rocker and a roots musician seem unlikely bedfellows, but they both understand threats to democracy.
BGS X 10: A celebration of women in bluegrass
BGS takes a look at women in bluegrass. Here’s a sampling to whet your appetite.
Revisiting serendipity and presence
During the winter break we revisit a serendipitous encounter from 2018 that I almost missed.
Music brings the light
Acoustic and roots musicians are hitting the road again, bringing light to the winter months.
The intimate and melodic mandolin stylings of John Reischman
John Reischman writes melodic mandolin tunes that have become classics.
More to Come... 