On Cinco Today-O, I think we had our biggest snowfall of the year (so far) About a dozen souls braved the weather and shared some tunes. Ken honored the occasion with one of his originals, ‘Watching the Snow Melt’.
Olivia has been here before as our guest, but this time brought her fiddle along. Fearless and quite proficient, she’s already got some chops on her 3/4 sized instrument. Come back any time, we love to hear you play! Bring Dad, too.
Nancy brought a banjo for the first time. Rumor has it she just had one, but after the rear window broke out of her Subaru, she now has a half dozen banjos to chose from. She needs to get that rear window replaced before she needs a bigger place.
Thanks to Nancy and Rich for this month’s photos. These newsletters would suck rocks without them.
Playlist for May 2026
Nancy McKenzie & Keith Blaney, ‘Oh Suzanna’, Stephen Foster.
Dave Stephenson, ‘Let’s Fall To Pieces Together’, George Strait.
Ken Frederick, ‘Watching the Snow Melt’, original.
Olivia & Jordan Evans, ‘Ashokan Farewell’, Jay Ungar.
Rich Ryan, ‘We Just Disagree’, Jim Krueger (Dave Mason tribute)
Robin LeBlanc, ‘Bar Diving’, original.
Roger Stearns, ‘Last Thing On My Mind’, Tom Paxton.
Russ Williams, ‘Study in A major’, Carassi.
Keith & Nancy, ‘Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms’, traditional American song.
Dave Stephenson, ‘The Old Rugged Cross’, George Bennard.
Ken, ‘Cancion De Pasta Primavera’, original.
Jordan & Olivia, ‘Skye Boat Song/Minstrel Boy/McPherson’s Lament’, traditional Celtic tunes.
Rich, ‘These Days’, Dan Fogelberg.
Robin, ‘Dirt Don’t Lie’, original.
Roger, ‘Burn One Down’, Clint Black.
Russ, ‘That’s Life’, Dean Kay/Kelly Gordon.
Nancy & Keith, ‘In The Jailhouse Now’, Davis & Stafford (1915)
Ken, ‘I Will’, Lennon/McCartney.
Olivia, ‘Irish Washerwomen’, Irish Jig.
Jordan, ‘Vampire Weekend’, Hanna Hunt.
Rich, ‘Better Man’, Clint Black.
Roger, ‘I Don’t Even Know Your Name’, Alan Jackson.
Russ, ‘L’ttyne a Amour’, Maguerite Monnat/Roland Oyans. (best guess)