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Archive for July, 2011

Rubus Occidentalis

Kids have been lately mowing* down on these.

*Is the phrase “mowing down” colloquial? We pronounce it “mow” like “ow!” not “mow” like “mowing the grass.”

For the Person In the Tent Who Asked About the New Song

It’s called “Golden in the Morning.” Just me, my guitar, and Jaime at the controls. Here’s a listen:

Golden In The Morning (Single)

From the description:

“I wrote this for my wife, early in our marriage. Now that I have two daughters, the song is still for my wife, but nowadays when I sing that bridge and last verse, I’m thinking too of my children, and the fearful love every parent feels for them while lying awake in the dark of night.”

Downloading information here.

One More Time Tonight

One more round of Keeper of the Light at Big Top tonight. Times and ticket info here. Such a poignant, powerful show, and a big Keeper thank you to all the BTC cast, orchestra, volunteers, and crew at every level. Every now and then I am allowed to merge with their life up there on Mt. Ashwabay for a few days, then go on my way. They’re at it all the time, whether hosting national acts or producing homegrown fare. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll consider including them on your trip.

Encore Tent Show Radio Tonight – Bill, Willie, and Merle

If you’re within range of one of these stations tonight (Saturday, July 16th) we hope you’ll join Mike as he hosts another edition of Tent Show Radio from Big Top Chautauqua.  Information on streaming the show here.

The musical guests will be Bill Monroe, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, and in this episode’s monologue – delivered from the backstage dressing room with the one lonely little lightbulb burnin’ – Mike discusses his love for tents … unless the tent in question contains a malicious clown who does weird magic tricks involving giant underpants.

You can join the Tent Show Radio Facebook page here.

Set List:

Blue Canvas Orchestra: Gabh Cuih

Bill Monroe: Mule Skinner Blues, Southern Friend, Working, On A Building, John Henry, The Steel Driving Man

Willie Nelson: If You Got The Money Honey, It’s Been Rough and Rocky, Travelin’, Georgia

Michael Perry Monologue: Tents & Clowns

Merle Haggard: TB Blues, Mama Tried, Silver Wings, Okie From Muskogee, Right Or Wrong

Blue Canvas Orchestra: Nashville Skyline Rag, Hobo Blues