Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
American Folk (2017) In the days that followed 9/11, two strangers try to find their ways home. In a shared road trip across the country, they bond over a love for folk music, and the kindness of strangers. Director – Dave Heinz Starring Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth Why I Liked The Film – Folk music,... Continue Reading →
From My Shelves is a series of occasional posts that look at items from my personal collection to which I have a special attachment. Le Vent du Nord - Maudite Moisson ! One of the many great things about living in the Richmond, VA area is the annual Richmond Folk Festival each October. A celebration... Continue Reading →
From My Shelves is a series of occasional posts that look at items from my personal collection to which I have a special attachment. Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits (1987) It was my first piece of personal music. The album was "Pete Seeger's Childrens Concert at Town Hall". A wonderful bit of interaction from the folk... Continue Reading →
Everybody Had An Ocean - Music and Mayhem in 1960's Los Angeles - by William McKeen, (2017), Chicago Review Press - An enthralling look at rock and roll growing up. Anchored by the story of the Beach Boys, McKeen covers everyone from Jan and Dean to Charles Manson. The history cover is sprawling and it... Continue Reading →
Pete Seeger - The Power of Song (2007) - Documentary of the life and music of folk singer and legend Pete Seeger. The very first record I owned was Pete Seeger. Out of that grew a lifelong love of folk music and a belief that music can make a difference in the world. So I... Continue Reading →
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