May 2011
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May 31st, 2011.
The first Takoma Park open mic in about a decade went off without too many hitches and was a massive success. Above is Chris Colvin (one of the guitar teachers for House of Musical Traditions) and Jimbow (local smiling piano player) – the latter is playing a melodica – not the first time I’ve shared a…
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May 26th, 2011.
Our last night in Connecticut we played with a couple of bands at the Heirloom Arts Center in Danbury, CT. Waylon Speed absolutely rocked my world with their Vermont-bred Southern Rock (?). They LOOK the part, big handome guys with good tattoos and good arms beneath them. Perfectly trim and perfectly trimmed, they were flawless in…
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May 24th, 2011.
Eric-Scott Guthrie performing at the Lizard Lounge. We know him as the host from the open mic down at the Evening Muse in North Carolina, but apparently he’s been on the road for several months and most recently has been the resident artist for a couple of venues up here in New England. Cora was…
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May 21st, 2011.
Putnam, CT is an interestingly mixed town. In and of itself its a quiet place, perfect for antiquing and ideal for a Lovely coffeeshop like Victoria Station – however, it’s also on a major scenic route, favourite of bikers from all over the region and so once the weather warms, the idyll is constantly interrupted by…
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May 20th, 2011.
Ah, House of Musicla Traditions – sometimes it’s naught but a petting zoo, but I guess it’s good to educate the wee beesties! In a drive to anywhere in New England, it’s the last hour of New York (about 3 miles) and the first mile of Connecticut (about 3 miles) that always makes me want…
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May 15th, 2011.
As we approached the Maryland Faerie Festival, the event was heralded by two things – the bubbles blown from the Enchanted Wagon, and the tones of the Clockwork Dolls The Faerie Festival. It’s awesome! Despite the rain and sprinkle and grey the day went off without too much of a hitch (the schedule ran a little late,…
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May 14th, 2011.
Dreams about dad, curving door, tunnel, breakfast? How much to buy the place…. Embarrassing but now I’m him…. Dreams about my car – the old one, actually, tires stolen, then wheels stolen, then spares placed on, tow companies, tire companies… when I woke up I remembered I had AAA. Last night I climbed into bed…
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May 13th, 2011.
Today was a sleep-in day. Much appreciated. Much needed. Last weekend was very full, and the week didn’t provide much respite as I ran two open mics and attended Heather’s, all while working day shifts at House of Musical Traditions – and THIS weekend is as full as LAST weekend with two festivals and a…
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May 8th, 2011.
Present? I hate ants. I’m exhausted and have a great hatred of ants. You know, the kinds that you crush one by one but en masse are simply overwhelming? I should’ve remembered to check the coffeemaker and see if it’s plugged in. But no, the many-legged masses have followed the lines of power once again,…