The Woodstock Gig

I found this site called VolleyBallJones because they were friends of the fabulous trio The Australian Beggars. This is some fun Hendrix cover in a video called the The Woodstock Gig

BOLD AS LOVE cover

The VolleyballJones Pickers with Special Guest
Fred Wilson: Fender Stratocaster and vocals
David Durham: upright bass
John Lee: banjo
David Evans: mandolin
Steve Evans: acoustic guitar
John McGinty: sound man

lyrics:

Anger he smiles, towering in shiny metallic purple armour
Queen jealousy, envy waits behind him
Her fiery green gown sneers at the grassy ground

Blue are the life-giving waters taken for granted,
They quietly understand
Once happy turquoise armies lay opposite ready,
But wonder why the fight is on

But theyre all bold as love, yes, theyre all bold as love
Yeah, theyre all bold as love
Just ask the axis

My red is so confident that he flashes trophies of war and
Ribbons of euphoria
Orange is young, full of daring,
But very unsteady for the first go round
My yellow in this case is not so mellow
In fact Im trying to say its frigthened like me
And all these emotions of mine keep holding me from, eh,
Giving my life to a rainbow like you
But, Im eh , yeah, Im bold as love
Yeah, yeah
Well Im bold, bold as love (hear me talking, girl)
Im bold as love
Just ask the axis (he knows everything)
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Alli Rogers

I'd like to introduce you to Alli Rogers. She is someone that I follow her blog, and know I need to get to know her music more. I need more time, there are so many good artists. One of her blogs touched me so that I needed to share it with you, but of course... I'm teasing you with just the beginning. She not only writes a list, she opens up her heart and tells why.





Songs that move me
Once when I asked my friend Don Chaffer what record he recommend I download from itunes with a gift card he answered, "Ah, whenever I have an itunes gift card I just buy something that moves me." Sounds easy but it makes me think of Tom Hanks in You've Got Mail when he says something (sarcastically) about how easy it is to find "the one single person in the world who fills your heart with joy".

I suppose love finds us more than we find love. And I often feel that way about music. Here is a handful of songs that have found me at one time or another. I remember where I was the first time I heard all of them and songs like this become a part of who we are, I think. There are many more and hopefully will continue to be, but here are a few. Click here to read the list.

Dear Boss

Yikes... re-learned for St. Pat's day... and I might need this for a private part coming up in April.

Dave

Creatures by Serena Postel

I met Serena Postel only on-line thru Sabrina Kufner but I was impressed with the intensity she brings to her music. I have most of her first cd, and I'm sure I'll sample the next ... at least to get this song...

Creatures (unreleased)
ⓒ 2008 Serena Postel
Perfromed at the Edge Gallery in Winnipeg, February 2009
Shot by Kitty
Edited by DS Evans

Oh by the way, she's from Winnipeg Canada.

Clinch Mountain Prayer by Audrey Auld

I know I will someday host this wonderful Austrailian singer who now lives in Nashville. She has family about 1 1/2 away from me... so YES... I'll get to see Audrey Auld live someday. I guess I better have some Rye Whiskey available.

I found Audrey through Concerts in Your Home... another great organization.

Mississippi Lullaby by Wil Maring

What a great video....Per Wil's video description:

Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin perform "Mississippi Lullaby", a song written by Wil Maring and Wolfgang Gohringer. There's a guest cameo appearance by Earl the Cat in this video. In this video, Robert Bowlin plays a guitar made by Terry Whipple. See http://www.whipplecreekguitars.com . Video filmed by Phil Bankester. Thank you Phil.

Wil Maring and virtuose guitarist and fiddler Robert Bowlin have been recently combining talents to create beautiful original acoustic music which straddles the fence between bluegrass, folk and country music. Wil's beautiful airy vocal style and heartfelt lyrics have raised the eyebrows of the acoustic music world in recent years with the release of her three solo cds and four band cds with her band Shady Mix. Robert, a two-time National Fingerpicking and Flatpicking Guitar contest winner, has been a band member with legendary artists like Bill Monroe, Maura O Connell, Kathy Mattea, the Osborne Brothers, and many more. Their music will leave audiences spellbound long after the show is over. For bigger venues, Wil sometimes appears with whole band, Shady Mix, which includes instrumental lineup of upright bass, fiddle, mandolin, and sometimes banjo.

Mixture of bluegrass, oldtime, folk, country, and even a little pop. Wide variety of influences, and live show includes a heavy emphasis on originals, but also bluegrass and country standards, fiddle tunes, and cowboy and western swing music. Current favorite artists and influences are wide and varied.... Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Martin, James Taylor, John Hartford, John Prine, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Flatt and Scruggs, Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel, Tony Rice, Hot Rize, Dougie MacLean, Kate Rusby, Lyle Lovett, Kim Richey, Patty Griffin, Lucy Kaplansky, Nanci Griffith and so many more... from my youth: Dan Fogelberg, John Denver, Jackson Browne, Eagles, and many bluegrass artists.

I shall be released

I told you I'm going to be dangerous now that I've figured out how do these video things. Friday night had no gigs, no practice, but it did have an occasional teenager walking in the doors behind me.... I made it three plus minutes to record without distraction and did the song we cover in Rose River ever since I shared a cover it by Jack Johnson on The Band cover collection called Endless Highway. That link says it's available free there.... go for it... I own the cd.

Tim, Paula, and Shelly make me sound a lot better live... we have a few private parties, so the next time we're at the Freight House is my birthday weekend Friday and Saturday around May 2nd.

Front Porch with Matt Coleman & Allison Sattinger

Our regular Allison Sattinger and her musical brother Matt Coleman are again touring in May, but this video was put together before their trip through Arizona. Now if he doesn't harken you back to a young Kenny Rankin. Of course I'm also tickled that these two have saved a space for me, or even you if your are in the vicinity of LaCrosse WI. May 27th (yes it's a Wednesday) they will be playing a house concert at the Bluff View Concerts. Now the weird day is because it sandwiched in between the Twin Cities and Chicago.... Yes we're smaller markets, but let's out draw them ;-).

This is also the video where Allison tells the world Matt is in her Top Eight, but if you go over there... see what other special old fart adopted uncle is in her top eight... (ME) I think I found Allison nearly three years ago thru MySpace and not only have gotten her a few extra fans, I have fallen in love with her like she's one of the family. She has such passion and love in her life. I lived thru her job changes, her hurts, her losses, and her excitement of marriage and now a move from Los Angeles to Northern California. I can't wait to give her a big hug in May.

Brought to you by...

Ah it's been awhile since there was a commercial and the sponsors are getting restless. Today our pleasure is to bring out both a regular singer and sponsor, Allison Sattinger and her Sunny Rising Leather and Metal Shop. Look at this beautiful pendant she made gaspeite... this unique one of a kind is her trademark. She delights in making settings that accent the beauty of the stone.

Wow... Kristen has strange friends..

Great music and here is how Kristin described it on her MySpace page.

This is a short "horror" movie and the soundtrack is all songs from Kiss Me Hello! Ha. It was made by some friends in 48 hours as a part of Boston's 48 Hour Film Project.

Friends like that... leave them for some nice boring ones in Wisconsin... HA

Norah w/Outside Track

Norah is bridging the gap between her secret Irish/Scottish musical life and her loved ones and music fans in Vancouver! The Outside Track to Canada for an 18 day tour in British Columbia and Ontario this summer.

The Outside Track Canadian Tour, Summer 2009


July 24-26 Mission Folk Festival in Mission, BC

July 29 Rogue Folk Club, Vancouver, BC

August 2-7 Celtic Roots Festival in Goderich, ON

(more dates to be added soon)..... Hey how about the LaCrosse Folk Festival??????

Start spreading the news!

Keep up to date with information here, at www.myspace.com/theoutsidetrack or on The Outside Track's webpage (that Norah designed - now aren't you impressed...:) www.theoutsidetrack.com

Norah Rendell & Brian Miller

I just wanted to give a set of kudos to Norah Rendell & Brian Miller. What a wonderful house concert they gave today. They are truly good people too. Happy travels.

Parkington Sisters- a great video

How did I miss this one the first time I discovered these talented sisters.

Wow... can I hire this person?

I was captivated for 6 minutes watching this... I have about 30 artists that work directly or indirectly at work. I envy what they can do.

Amos Lee

Since I don't listen much to the radio or mainstream, I found Amos Lee a few years back thru Paste Magazine. I highly recommend him to anyone who likes good music.

Yes Norah Rendell is almost here

I feel pretty lucky that Norah will be here and then poof in Europe for three weeks. Her flute playing is flawless, and her singing is what got her booked. We've have a good share of calls so I'm not worried that there will be a disappointed artist. Still room... Sunday March 8th 4-6 Pot Luck after.... hey Clay... I got the second posting right this time... HA

The Wolf Den: Potentially Abscessed Man

From Contributing Editor Clay Riness
Editor In Chief, The Weary Wolf Journal

In honor of my dental appointment this morning, I hearken you back to 2003 when I developed my first abscessed molar, and after too many years of avoiding the dentist, got the news that I was dreading. I am happy to say that, although my choppers are not getting better, they are also not getting worse, as I have been true and faithful to them ever since...after having gotten the hell scared out of me.

This performance is from a concert at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, Wisconsin and appears on my 2004 album, Little Windows. This song was written less than 48 hours before the performance.

Listen to Potentially Abscessed Man:

Potentially Abscessed Man
By
Clay Riness

You don’t see it coming. It happens one day.
You suddenly feel you’re not feeling okay.
A low throbbing lingers down deep in your head.
It’s a festering molar, and a day full of dread.
Two or three days and you feel even worse.
Who could cast such a spell and bring on such a curse?
Every breath is a brand new adventure in pain,
But you’re still in denial though dread still remains.

I’m long in the tooth, many years from my youth.
So heed this advice if you can.
I will sing from the heart to offer my part,
A potentially abscessed man.

Finally you’re sure it’s the doctor you need.
The pain is so crippling you can’t even eat.
And then in dental crisis you pray for the chair.
You’d pay twice the fee if he’d just put you there.
“The x-rays are gloomy” he says as he squints,
“but it’s got to come out.” You say “good” as you wince.
Two pricks of the needle, your face is gone numb
And extraction comes quickly and soon it is done.

I’m long in the tooth, many years from my youth.
So heed this advice if you can.
I will sing from the heart to offer my part,
A potentially abscessed man.

When it’s over he comes to you bearing bad news.
Periodontally speaking, your teeth are all loose.
There are pockets and plaque and the bone loss is stout,
And your gums have receded. Your teeth may fall out.
So stock up on your toothbrushes and your toothpaste.
And whenever you eat then go flossing post haste.
And at pain’s slightest sign you should do what you can.
‘Cause you might be a potentially abscessed man.

I’m long in the tooth, many years from my youth.
So heed this advice if you can..
Take good care of your gums or one day you’ll become
A potentially abscessed man.

© Copyright 2004 Clay M. Riness

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Potentially Abscessed Man

Uncle Earle

Someday I want to meet these girls...



Actually I have a hard time believing this, but I bought the video on iTunes.

Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette

Ah... one week away from Norah Rendell and Brian Miller playing the Bluff View. So here's a tip of the hat to Cindy and Steve who helped me find out never to schedule another house concert on a High School Football Friday night in October again. It was a wonderful night though the turnout was small. They are truly gifted people with warm hearts. Here they are singing a Peter and Lou Berryman song.

The Austrailian Beggars

I've loved The Australian Beggars for a few years. Great singers, a fantastic sense of humor, so I wish they travel to the State some day. It looks like they have a new act since Renee is fully back from her giving birth.