People who write, sing, and/or create art from their own lives like Jorge Amado, Stan Hugill (in more than one way), Pablo Neruda, Stan Rogers, Steeleye Span, and Opetaia Foa’i of the group Te Vaka, Alanis Morisette, Tom Waits, Dylan, Rod Stewart (Every Picture Tells a Story period), Dan Keding, John D. McDonald, Matt Goacher, Madysen Pillars (and Mom), Andre Villoch, Jim Pfitzer, various and sundry romantics, singers, blacksmiths, artists, writers, sailors, and travelers; and "the Girl".
Just back from record audiences at the Chicago Maritime Festival and an incredible time at the Folk Alliance conference in Memphis where I had good singer/songwriter response as well as having the honor of being part of Andy Cohen's "Folk University" and "Tradstock" with Tracy Schwartz & Ginny Hawker, Enoch Kent, Chico Schwall, and the Ebony Hillbillies. Upcoming travels include tall ship captaining in Chicago, a tour West, and a Canadian stop or two in 2010.
"...RESONANT VOICE, HEARTFELT LYRICS, AND SOLID INSTRUMENTATION..." ---LILLI KUZMA "FOLK FESTIVAL", WDCB-FM
hey tom! seeing you play the other night was great, you probably dont remeber me but i talked to you after you played at the church. i like your music.
♫ It is a great day to be alive! Thanks for including me! What question can I ask now to empower myself and others? What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity? How can I improve our experience right now? What can I do to facilitate your Gift? Blessings, Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator♫ www.richbaumann.com
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.
Well actually the holidays sucked, but hey, what can be expected. I miss sailing with all me mates everyday. There was always an adventure to be had with ye scalawags.
lol i have no idea how that happened! i didn't do it on purpose, honest! i'm doing rather grand (other than going even more nuts than i was before, because i miss sailing so damn much), and i'm glad you two are as well. everyone says hello back. much love, sarahroooooooo
Hello Tom! Check out our new video "aggie & effie in chicago" your song "Dance With You" is featured in it. we were listening to you on the trip there. much love, aggie & effie
Hey! not really, I miss the seasons changing. I didn't think I'd miss snow but I would kill for a snowstorm right about now. Not sure what to do, can't find work, running out of money, not sure if I want to go home or keep trying out here. If I leave, the boyfriend won't be following. Kinda wish we hadn't left home, to be honest. How's your trip going?
Hi Tom thanks for your company at Workum. Good to see you are busy. Thanks for the CD. To anyone who hasn't got a copy yet it's a must have item!!! Glad to see you smiling. Fair Winds Trim and Doxy
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