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ou meet a lotta good folk on this lone prairie, and the best ones steal a piece of you every time they leave. Here's just a few links to some marvelous people and places we've come across. Give us a good tip-off and maybe you'll get in here too!
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That is, if you live in New York City or Brattleboro, VT.That's right, folks. We're laying our normal repertoire aside for a few nights this December to present you with a Country Christmas Singalong of epic proportions. We plan to lead you in rousing renditions of all your favorite Christmas carols (or wacky winter-themed songs) accompanied by telecaster, twin fiddles, Sweetback harmony singing... I'm getting a little overly excited just writing about it! Can you tell that I REALLY like Christmas?Anyway, to make sure we don't miss any of your favorite songs we're opening this forum up to requests. Write them in the comments section! And even if you live too far away to actually participate in the event this year, feel free to let us know what you think we should include on the set list for the night.xoxoEmily
The Phillies give me mental strain,heartburn, stress and stomach pain.A six run lead, and they give up four.I just can't watch this anymore.-Jesse
Click to enlarge. Many thanks to Linda Erday for the chickens...
There was a poster at the Hooker Dunham Theater which depicted a womans head coming through her legs in a very strange manner. Believe it or not it was a family show... but that aside, Jesse was convinced that this was not humanly possible. I assured him that it was in fact possible, and had two words that could prove it...POTATO SALAD
Biking in ChinaSome people in China ride bikes everydayOver bridges and under the archI'm peddling along in what would be MayExcept for the fact that it's MarchBiking all day makes my leg muscles bigMy red T-shirt makes me look brightI'm glad I came here in the year of the pigThough people treat every year right.-Emily (circa 1995)Written following my 7th grade class trip to China. We biked all over Guangdong Province (near Guangzhou). Note that it wasn't a long haul, since I was living in Hong Kong at the time. You can see its proximity to Guangzhou nicely on the fine map I drew around the same time.Ah, the things one finds when cleaning out the storage unit...
Camping is a strange endeavor,Always done in nasty weather.At least that's how it seems to me,Hunched up beneath this hemlock tree.
Music Makers & Shakers:
The Wiyos
Good old-fashioned suits 'n ragtime.
Val Mindel &Emily Miller
Emily's duo with her mom. They'll teach you
a thing or two about harmony. Hire them for
a workshop!
Eric Merrill
Music dude extraordinaire. Now THAT'S Producing!
Sam Amidon
The singing brother of our singing drummer.
Suzannah Park
Soul Sister, incredible teacher and vocalist.
Ross Bellenoit
Our very own Little Rolling Thunder! Get
psyched for his new album!
Jan Bell
Our Brooklyn Belle.
Signature Sounds
The best indy label a band could ask for.
Jalopy Theater
Hearts-of-gold presenters and preservers of
roots music in Brooklyn,NY.
Moxie Block
A wacky wonderful group that Zara and
Stefan play in. Led by exsquisite
singer and composer Jennifer Block.
The Augusta Heritage Center
Dedicated to preserving American folkways and
teaching YOU how to play the banjo.
Photographers & Designers:
Ethan Miller
Emily's brother who sings, draws
and parties like it's 1999.
Jessica Tillyer
The fine lady miss who designed our CD.
Rachel Bellenoit
Mama on the road & photographer
Amanda Kowalski
She plays the bass and takes a mean photo.
Andrew Parsons
Our photography hero!
theandrewparsonsproject_gmail.com
Ashley Singley
The Sweetback saving grace. All background
images for "Chicken Ain't Chicken" are by
this darling photographer.
Mean Grub
El Gran Sabor - Elkins, WV
Authentic Venezuelan cuisine.
Oh, don't get me started.
Chelsea Royal Diner - Brattleboro, VT
5 words: Cajun skillet, fresh maple syrup
The Donut Shop - Buckhannon, WV
Not responsible for heart attacks.
Black River Cafe - Oberlin, OH
Only the best local ingredients,
and massive pancakes.
Mamouns - New York, NY
Best $2.50 meal in NYC
More to come...
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If at first you don't fricassee, fry, fry a hen.
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