Happy Hump Day – November 8th, 2023
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old: we grow old because we stop playing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
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Dirt Diary #7
As we walked home from the gym on Saturday, enjoying the incredible Colorado Indian Summer weather, we discussed whether we should work in the garden or do something else, in the afternoon. Vickie said, “Maybe you should go for a bike ride, the weather is absolutely gorgeous.” It was an exceptionally beautiful day and I
Monday Morning Music #114 – Serene Green
Serene Green Tileworks of Bucks County Doylestown, PA August 27th, 2023 Quentin Fisher – Mandolin Michael Johnson – Guitar Steve Leonard – Banjo Katelyn Casper – Fiddle/Vocals Sam Zolla – Bass/Vocals www.serenegreenbluegrass.com This is a excellent performance and recording from Serene Green in their own backyard – Pennsylvania. They played two sets but I divied
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H.H.D. – November 1st, 2023
“War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
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M.M.M. #113 – T.B.H.H. Beppe Gambetta
Now for something completely different as Monty Python would say; An Italian flatpicking Bluegrass Ambassador and disciple of Doc Watson – Beppe Gambetta joins Travis, (Bass Player for Infamous Stringdusters) and the TBHH house band for some fun pickin’ and grinnin’. I’ve taken the liberty of stripping out a few tunes from the podcast, which
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Happy Hump Day – October 25th, 2023
“My experience is, you go talk to kindergarten kids or first-grade kids, you find a class full of science enthusiasts. And they ask deep questions. ‘What is a dream, why do we have toes, why is the moon round, what is the birthday of the world, why is grass green?’ These are profound, important questions.
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Dirt Diary #6
I enjoyed an awesome ride a few days ago and was thinking about more of the same, this morning. While watching the sunrise through the window, I noticed that it looked exceptionally calm. So I moseyed out the backdoor to get a little closer to the action. It was indeed a beautiful morning with only
M.M.M. #112 – The Infamous Stringdusters
The Infamous Stringdusters Borderland Music + Arts Festival East Aurora, NY September 17th, 2023 Andy Falco – Guitar Andy Hall – Dobro Chris Pandolfi – Banjo Jeremy Garrett – Fiddle Travis Book – Bass This is an audience recording, so there’s a little buzz from the folks out there in the Borderlands but it’s a
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Right in Tune
We’ve been experiencing a bit of disharmony lately at 3mph.org. Vickie and I’ve been connected for over three and a half decades and we’ve lived in harmony for the largest percentage of that time. However, occasionally, during life changing events, like getting a new puppy, the stress that comes with change stretches nerves for awhile.
Happy Hump Day – October 18th, 2023
Inspiring quotes – every Wednesday. “Instead of hustling to build a life that looks good, what if you slowed down and cultivated a life that feels good?” ~ Erica Layne
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Dirt Diary #5
Dirt season is rapidly coming to a close on the High Planes. Morning temperatures have been in the twenties for two of the last three days but not this morning. This morning it was 48 degrees when I left the cottage on my gallant steed. Knowing that I’m only going to get a few more
M.M.M. #111 – New Riders of the Purple Sage
New Riders of the Purple Sage Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden New York City, NY March 18th, 1973 John Dawson – rhythm guitar, vocals David Nelson – lead guitar, vocals David Torbert – bass, vocals Buddy Cage – pedal steel guitar Spencer Dryden – drums Guests: Jerry Garcia, Keith Godchaux, Donna Jean Godchaux, Bob Weir,
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H.H.D. – October 11th, 2023
“The difference between a welfare state and a totalitarian state is a matter of time.” ~ Ayn Rand
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