Songs for the Pure of Heart

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Today My Love Is Come To Me

October 31, 2013, 12:21 pm

Another C. Rossetti poem. (I need a quieter pick!)

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Dead My Dearie

November 6, 2013, 12:46 pm

Thank you Christina Rossetti

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Joe Gibson

November 14, 2013, 2:35 pm

Lyrics and tune by Mary MacGowan, with shades of Scottish

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OH GO WEST HIGHLAND WAY FOR RANNOCH MOOR OH GO WEST HIGHLAND WAY THE CURLEW CRIES ON RANNOCH MOOR AND YOU WILL HEAR THAT CRYIN’ AND THAT’S WHAT YOU CAME FOR AND IT WILL TAKE YOU DOWN ON RANNOCH MOOR OH...

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Citi na gCumman

November 22, 2013, 8:17 pm

This delightful performance is by Linda Brockinton. Oh my, so lovely.

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Mini Box Dulcimer

November 25, 2013, 1:27 pm

by Goschenhobel Two children’s songs played in noter-drone style on a slim, short scale box dulcimer made by Goschenhobel in about 5 hours. The facts: poplar plywood top and (double) back, strips of...

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First “juke box”

November 27, 2013, 6:10 am

1899, The world’s first jukebox was installed at San Francisco’s Palais Royal Saloon. It was constructed by the Pacific Phonograph Company. Four stethoscope-like tubes were attached to an Edison Class...

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Courting Dulcimer Christmas

November 30, 2013, 9:29 am

Such a charming video by John and Karen Keane. You must watch this, especially if you’ve never seen a courting dulcimer… and especially if you love good music!

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