Shotgun Party back at The Main Street Public House

Gracing the Main Street Public House in Philmont, NY on Thursday night was Shotgun Party, an exuberantly energetic powerhouse of a band. Based of out Austin, TX, Shotgun Party is a fine medley of killer fiddle, soothing guitar, gorgeous vocals, and percussive bass. The band plays badass bluegrass, swing, and gypsy music, yet in a [...]

The Acadien Cajun Band at The Rosendale Cafe

Last Saturday night the Acadien Cajun Band returned to The Rosendale Cafe for what was their second time playing there. The first song the band played stirred something inside of me, just as the first song the band played the last time they were at the cafe did. Both times I felt excited, happy, and content. Those [...]


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This page is all about music.

 Music is my life. Playing it, listening to it, going to concerts… I go to a lot of concerts. I mean a LOT. One of the earliest concerts I attended was of Pete Seeger. I was two or three. Everyone kept commenting to my mom about how well I moved to the music. I love dance too, I’ve studied and tried every kind known, but that’s another story. Back to the music! Basically, I just like the following:

Swing, Jazz, Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, Alternative, Punk, Traditional, Blues, Scottish, Irish, Classical……….

 You know, the basics.

 I have to give thanks to my mom and dad for taking me to so many concerts when I was but a wee lass. I have nothing but good memories. Well, except for this one classical concert they took me to at Bard College when I was about six, and the pianist played sixteen variations on a theme, I was in the front row, and had a runny nose but no tissues…… Yeah… 

Moving on.

I decided to create a blog to write about the shows I go see, and to share with you some of the musicians I love, some of the venues I love, some of the cd’s/records/cassette’s I love, etc. (Yes, cassete’s still exist, and yes, I can be somewhat “old school” at times, if you will). I hope that you find my “reviews” interesting, and insightful, and that you go out and see some of the bands I mention!

 Enjoy!

 P.S. I realize that my nod to cassette tapes might mislead some people about my age. Believe it or not, I WAS born after cd’s were invented, thank you very much…. I just happen to drive a, uh, old car that doesn’t have a cd player, okay?? I also have a bunch of vinyl, but let’s not even get into that……