Laurie Anderson + Darol Anger + Howard Armstrong + Clarence Ashley + Dewey Balfa + David Bass +
Joe Birchfield + Johannes Brahms + David Byrne + John Cale + Gaither Carlton + Ernie Carpenter + Sara Carter + Maybelle Carter + Exene Cervenka + Lonnie Chatmon + Vassar Clements + Fred Cockerham + Papa John Creach + Delmore Brothers + Hazel Dickens + Benton Flippen + Cary Fridley + Rayna Gellert + Alice Gerrard + Cecil Goforth + Gene Goforth + Lonnie Goforth + Stephane Grappelli + Bill Graves + Edn Hammons + John Hartford + Debbie Harry + Sid Hemphill + Jimi Hendrix + Violet Hensley + Bob Holt + Chrissie Hynde + Howard Iceberg + Kenny Jackson + Stan Jackson + Tommy Jarrell + Joan Jett + Dean Johnston +
Don Johnston + Caleb Klauder + Cyndi Lauper + Frank Lee + John Lennon + Stephen Sammy Lind + Loretta Lynn + Tim Matthew + Memphis Minnie + Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart + Tim O'Brien + Uncle Charlie Osborne + Niccolo Paganini + Jimmy Page + Itzhak Perlman + Dirk Powell + Fred Price + Lou Reed + David Regnier + Martha Scanlan + Anne Sibley + Mark Smeltzer + Art Stamper + Mavis Staples + Lowe Stokes + Luther Strong + Travis Stuart + Trevor Stuart + Adam Tanner +
Joe Thompson + Pete Townsend + George Walker + Jesse Wallace + Kevin Wimmer + Linzay Young + You (but you knew that)
You can find me with my band, The Wilders, most of the time. Sometimes, though, I get out on my own and do things like teach workshops, record with others, and play around, too. Yeah, I like to play around.
"Don't You Want to Go", my debut solo album, is out now... On Free Dirt Records. Available at CD Baby. Click image below...
Performing "Run!" at my album release show - The Brick, Kansas City - with David Regnier on guitar.
The Wilders at Celtic Connections 2009!
You should really check out this video of some friends of mine. Rural Grit Happy Hour Then you should look at other RapjackRabbit videos. I recommend "Did You Know This".
MUSIQUE ACOUSTIQUE is a fantastic collective of folks who are dedicated to providing an annual gathering for acoustic music lovers. They put on a week-long workshop in Virton, Belgium, each spring just before Easter. And they have a kick-ass festival each May. I taught an old time fiddle class in 2009 at the workshop, and will be returning next year! I love these folks. Musique Acoustique.
The Going Across the Sea tour was such a great experience. We're already talking about how we can do it again, maybe next time in the USA! Here's a nice blog about our BBC Radio Scotland appearance. Here's the myspace page for the project - "Going Across the Sea".
Check out The Wilders site for details on our continuing tours:
I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)!!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Betse, It's been a while, hope things are fine, but I have a favor to ask you: I don’t know how this happened but I somehow got nominated for this... how metal - I know, but here ya go anyways, feel like voting for this metalhead? hehe (intructions on how are on my Profile) ...and - if you could mobilize & rev up some of your fellow VOTER forces (bulletin to your friends?) , that would be way cool, cuz I gotta win! (2nd place is not good!) :) Thanx a bunch!
PS. in case you'd be interesed - check it out, I finally gave in ...you can follow me around on www.Twitter.com/ArmandVio7 Ciao for now, - Armand
PPS. befriend ‘hawties’ now, so that they can approve you, because this is the only way to vote (under their PICS), ... just 1 day to go, and seems like every vote really counts! ... Thank you so much already!
Hi Bets. Miss you too. If you are still in europe in 31th may come to Hamawe festival ! But I saw that your concert dates in europe stop in the begining of may ...
Hello Betse,<br />thanks for your kind message; YOU were the best new of this year's Virton! I enjoyed listening to your CD when I was back. Enjoy your trip in Scotland,<br />best,<br />Thierry
Hello Betse :-) At the Workshop in Virton I understood something thanks to you... The day I get a correct level at the Mandolin, my next instrument is Violin :) . You were great and I know that everyone was really happy to see you there ! I think you also decided Pierre the Gippsy Guitar Teacher :)) (he told it to everyone but no translation ;) ...)
Betse, thanks for the CD... we are only as far as John Henry and our jaws are on our laps. WOW!! So far, so great!!! All the best..... And it just keeps getting better.
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