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Sea Shanties at 13 Stripes

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 By Tom No Comments on Sea Shanties at 13 Stripes
Music

Last week I learned that 13 Stripes in the old Southern Bleachery at Taylors Mill was hosting a sea shanty sing-along. I’ve been wanting to do one of these for a long time. I had even thought about getting a group started myself. I loved the sing-alongs I did at the Bellingham Celtic Festival and … Read More “Sea Shanties at 13 Stripes” »

A Farewell Reunion for Jack’s Pickin’ Parlor

Posted on May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 By Tom 1 Comment on A Farewell Reunion for Jack’s Pickin’ Parlor
Local, Music

This past Sunday I was privileged to attend the Farewell Reunion of Jack’s Pickin’ Parlor at the Belton Depot in Belton, South Carolina. For fifteen years Jack Ellenburg provided a place for musicians to gather and share Bluegrass, Gospel, and other tunes in a free, family-friendly environment. The Pickin’ Parlor closed in 2014, but its … Read More “A Farewell Reunion for Jack’s Pickin’ Parlor” »

Washington Music Round-Up

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 By Tom No Comments on Washington Music Round-Up
Music, Travel

We made a relatively quick trip out to Samish Island in Washington to check on our house and to see how our neighbors were doing. Most of the time was spent working around the house and relaxing. The main thing was that Laura didn’t want to be on the east coast right after graduation at … Read More “Washington Music Round-Up” »

A Farewell to the Greenville Chorale

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 By Tom 3 Comments on A Farewell to the Greenville Chorale
Music

Yesterday the Greenville Chorale celebrated the conclusion of its 60th concert season and its director, Dr. Bing Vick celebrated 40 years as conductor of the group. It was a stirring concert at First Baptist in Greenville with a varied repertoire played to a capacity crowd. It was also bittersweet for me. This was my last … Read More “A Farewell to the Greenville Chorale” »

Musical Hoarding

Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 By Tom No Comments on Musical Hoarding
Music

I really miss playing in jam sessions. I learn so much just by listening and trying to follow along. Granted, I’ve participated in lots of online sessions and I’ve had time to hone my skills and learn new tunes during this pandemic, but it’s just not the same. I made one trek to the Pickens … Read More “Musical Hoarding” »

Germophobic Paranoia Blues and Other Dream Tunes

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 By Tom No Comments on Germophobic Paranoia Blues and Other Dream Tunes
Music

I have weird dreams. Sometimes I’ll dream an entire piece of music and have to get up immediately and go to a keyboard. Sometimes this works. Other times I realized that it’s just a piece of music I heard somewhere that got stuck in my head. Once I dreamed I heard the 23rd Psalm sung … Read More “Germophobic Paranoia Blues and Other Dream Tunes” »

Remembering Musical Mentors – Ramon Kyser and Anne Sheppard

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Tom 2 Comments on Remembering Musical Mentors – Ramon Kyser and Anne Sheppard
Miscellaneous

Ramon Kyser

I lost two of my mentors this past week, one from high school and one from college. Both inspired me as instructors, and both had an impact on my career as a Presbyterian church musician

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An Eclipse Playlist

Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 By Tom 2 Comments on An Eclipse Playlist
Music, Science
Eclipse
Image from the National Weather Service.

 

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock it would be hard to ignore the fact that in a couple of weeks a total solar eclipse is going to cross the United States. The hype has been amazing and huge crowds are expected to gather all along the path of totality. Here in Greenville we’re fortunate to live in the path of totality. I’m making preparations for our own eclipse event, and will be posting some of those preparations over the next several days. However, the first thing one needs for such an event is a good playlist. Here’s mine…

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Musicians’ Circle at Claussen’s Bakery

Posted on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 By Tom No Comments on Musicians’ Circle at Claussen’s Bakery
Local, Music

Claussen's Musicians Circle-001

I have been participating in several musicians’ circles lately, playing either the banjo or my melodica. Through this participation I’ve discovered even more circles, each with their own flavor or emphasis. Last Thursday I joined up with yet another group of musicians, this time focusing on old time Appalachian folk music.

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Quick Update from Florida

Posted on June 11, 2017 By Tom No Comments on Quick Update from Florida
Family, Miscellaneous, Paddling, Photography, Travel

Indian River Paddling-6

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Before I do another paddling post I thought I’d do a quick update. Lots of family stuff going on, new instruments, and a bit of travel have occupied my time recently.

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