July 28, 2006
Calgary Folk Fest 2006
I am off today to the Calgary Folk Fest. It's my fourth year and I am glad I am going even though I will be missing a lot of fantastic things that are going on this weekend (like a going away party for Brad and Dawn, the NBCMS workshop with Lost Highway and the benefit concert on Sunday where Marshall and Lost Highway (and many others) will be playing). Every year it is such a busy weekend with lots to do but once I get there I always have a great time and hear amazing music.
The group that I am hoping to see the most is Ronnie Hayward and His Trio. I have a copy of The Lost Utrecht Sessions and really enjoy his bass playing. It's inspiring to see someone play the dawghouse so well.
I am particularly looking forward to seeing the D. Rangers again. And seeing Macy Gray, Tim Hus, Kris Kristofferson, The Roches, Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band and Dar Williams. And of course hearing tons of new music that I have never heard before. It's sooo good.
Posted by songdawg at 7:44 AM | Festivals
July 25, 2006
The Bills on Woodsongs
Check out The Bills on Woodsongs Radio (show 405).
Posted by songdawg at 12:13 PM | Music
July 24, 2006
VAN HEFFER - a Bluegrass Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Hilarious! 5 Minutes with Wichita has an video posted on YouTube called VAN HEFFER - a Bluegrass Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
Also - a new podcast interview with John Cowan.
Posted by songdawg at 8:18 AM | Music
July 19, 2006
The Great Canadian Barn Dance - July 21-23, 2006
Woodbend is getting ready to join
- Lost Highway
- Abrams Brothers
- Down To The Wood
- Barn Dance All Stars
- Tragically Hick Bluegrass Band
at the Great Canadian Barn Dance Bluegrass and Classic Country Music Festival
in Hillsprings, AB.
We are scheduled to play on Friday July 21st at 1:00pm and at 5:00pm. Hope to see you there - should be an amazing weekend of excellent music, great weather and lots of fun.
Posted by songdawg at 8:03 AM | Woodbend
Guinness Book record attempt by banjo players
Spotted on the Bluegrass Blog:
Looks like banjo players will make an attempt to break the Guinness Book record for Largest Musical Instrument Ensemble on September 13, 2006 as a pre-game show at Turner Field in Atlanta, just ahead of the game between the Braves and the Phillies.
Know how to play Foggy Mountain Breakdown on the banjo? Then you can be part of this event. For more information, visit A Tribute To Earl Scruggs.
Posted by songdawg at 7:56 AM | Music
July 13, 2006
Quote of the Day
"The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment."
~ Dorothy Nevill
Posted by songdawg at 8:56 AM | Funny and/or Cool
July 10, 2006
Sparrow's Nest Organics
Finally!!!
I have been looking for an organic farm close to Edmonton that offers shares. My Mom bought a share from a farm around Kingston when I lived there and I remember the amazing fresh food that was delivered every week. The idea is that at the beginning of the season you buy a share in the farm - this gives the farmers startup money for the season and you get locally grown, seasonal, organic and affordable food throughout the summer.
Sparrow's Nest Organics offers Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Working and Non-Working shares. You can contact them at sp_nest@telusplanet.net if you would like more information. Tomorrow I am going to pick up my first "harvest". Looking forward to freshly picked beet greens and strawberries...
Update: Looking for locally raised, organically fed beef, chicken or turkey? Check out www.sunshineorganicfarm.com
Posted by songdawg at 9:39 PM | In the community
July 8, 2006
Introducing... Berkeley!
We have a new buddy living with us and (her?) name is Berkeley. She's a Goffin Cockatoo and was born on Febrary 14th, 2006 so she is still a baby.
We brought her home today and so far she has learned how to "Step up" onto our hands, learned how to "Step Up" to get out of the cage and what was most surprising is to open her cage by herself. We have since added a padlock so she can't go roaming on her own in the middle of the night.
She is such a sweetie - even Gogoi is tolerating her (and that is saying a lot). She is so affectionate and loves to be handles - we are both in love.
Posted by songdawg at 9:44 PM | For the birds