Spike Driver Blues and John Henry
July 4, 2009
Jesse in Canada frails Spike Driver Blues and John Henry:
fiddle
July 4, 2009
Pat from parts unknown writes:
Here is a vid on fiddling that I view often. It’s Itzak Perlman playing Klezmer on a $6,000,000 Stradivarius that he refers to as his fiddle. Any time I’m in a pensive mood, I watch this vid for inspiration.
4th of July in Virginny
July 4, 2009
Chris Via writes:
A few pictures from Virginny. I’ll post a video of the music later.
Banjarchy in the UK
July 4, 2009
Danny in the UK writes:
Me and my dad Pete enjoying a bit of quality picking time together, without anyone to take a photo of both of us together alas. We both thought you might get a kick out of seeing us both playing, playing your old banjo infact.
Danny
P.S. Happy July 4th, my american next door neighbour is having a BBQ to celebrate, hope you’re doing similar.
Carlos Fiddles
July 4, 2009
Carlos sent me a note and a video to let me see how he is coming along on the fiddle. Not bad!
Thoughts From Miss Trudy: July
July 4, 2009
July,
Sounds like the smack of a wooden screen door.
Smells like potato salad.
Looks sparkly.
Feels grass tickley, sweat dribbly, sticky, & drippy.
Tastes of fresh corn, watermelon & ice cream
Remembers lives given for our country
Is proud of the family that is America
Enjoys itself
Accepts sticky, hot, happy rambunctious children
Prays for all that serve and protect
Wears the colors of our flag
Wishes all children freedom, play, health and connection with home, family and faith.
Sings sincerely “God Bless America!”
-Helen G. Costello
