Pete Seeger concert – review

Al Giordano sends a report on a concert in New York on May 3rd celebrating Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. He looks damn good for 90. Go, Pete!

Hat tip to Michael Mussington, who sent me the link.

The Sound of Music takes over Antwerp Central Station

A big thank you and hat tip to Girl in a Whirl—I needed that!

Stan Rogers: Barrett’s Privateers

Here’s a home video of the late Stan Rogers and friends singing one of his more famous songs around the kitchen table.

Song: Sir Patrick Spens

This is my favourite version of the old Scottish song, “Sir Patrick Spens,” probably because it’s the first one I heard. The accent is a bit thick, so it takes several listens to puzzle out most of the words.  Fortunately, you’ll also find it in books of poetry under “Ballads.” Take it away, Buffy!

Grateful Dead listening guide

I’m just putting this here so I won’t lose it… a quirky site mentioned in a comment stream. It helps people to choose versions of music by the Grateful Dead amid a welter of amateur recordings: Grateful Dead listening guide.

Music: Dar Williams’ “February”

“And February was so long that it lasted into March…”

Lyrics here: February

It has been very cold the last few days, so it seemed like we were still back in February.

Wow! A new song

Hockey mama for Obama:

Canadian Opera Company – free concerts

There will be free concerts in the new building that houses the Canadian Opera Company. I’ve signed up for e-mail notification. The free concerts are scheduled for”most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at noon or 5:30 p.m.”

COC specializes in dark grey stage settings and costumes

Song: The Lark in the Morning

This is the “Jolly Ploughboy” version of the song that I was looking for.

Song: Defenders of Marriage

Roy Zimmerman recommends this rendition of his song by his fans Joan Manners and Brett Bayne:

They take the mickey out of religion, the bible, culture, politics, etc. while explaining the absurdity of defenders against gay marriage.