Music: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band – The Blackest Crow

by | Oct 31, 2012 | Music I Like

This is a great arrangement and performance of the traditional ballad “The Blackest Crow” — such a great song. “I wish my heart was made of glass where in you might behold that there your name is written dear, in letters made of gold. In letters made of gold, my dear, believe me when I say, you are the only one for me until my dying day.” .. I totally worked out my own finger picking arrangement of this song on my ukulele. It’s pretty rugged, but that’s alright. I’ve only just begun (and my fingertips on my fret hand feel like they’re on fire)…

I did a gig poster back in 2009 that included Mike & Ruthy on the bill (who are performing in this video and are the daughter & son-in-law of Jay Ungar). It was a rare event that I made it away from my previous almost-all-consuming bakery life in NYC to see their show. They make a really great musical duo.

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Ukoolaylay

by | Oct 24, 2012 | Music I Like

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I got me a Lanikai Tenor Ukulele.. and I can’t put it down. I knew nothing about playing a ukulele and bought it out of impulse and curiosity. I have tenacity and determination: one of these days I’ll be rockin’ Hesitation Blues. For now, I’ll settle for a crusty little blues riff.

Music: Dorothy Carter – Autumn Song

by | Oct 20, 2012 | Music I Like

I’m off to set up for the Maple Leaf Festival (in the dark..). It runs today (Saturday) from 9am – 6pm and Sunday from 9am – 5pm. Pics and updates surely to follow. In other random news, I bought a ukulele and spent my friday night reading uke chord charts and tablature. It’s fun learning new things.. Have a great weekend.