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Story teller, retired journalist, author, folksinger, folklorist, gardener.

The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour, page 25

Boston was another surprise, another indie rock place painted all black and with a bare green room, no amenities and with the bathrooms clear over on the other side of the facility. Don’t know what the rest did, but I … Continue reading

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The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour, page 24

Things at this point begin to run all together, and I began this post thinking we had already been to Boston. But no, it was Philly first, then Beantown. We arrived at the World Cafe in early afternoon and got … Continue reading

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The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour, page 23

Amazing evening. Not quite a full house, but full of laughter, enjoyment, and friends old and new. Amazing to get to spend time, if small, with high school chum Judy Marchbanks Findlay, now a celebrated Professor of Education who takes … Continue reading

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Page 22 of the Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour

After Atlanta we’re off to Chapel HIll. And after the deluge of beautiful scenery (the drive from Chatanooga to Atlanta through the southern Appalachians is truly majestic) we now endure seemingly endless miles of tree-lined corridors with no clue as … Continue reading

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Performing in Eureka Springs

At the Basin Park, rain or shine. Saturday August 20 at 7 pm’ish. The fun and music start Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday. Print the poster.

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The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour, Page 21

After hours of relentlessly gorgeous drive-by scenery, we reach Atlanta in mid-afternoon, scope out the venue and head for the home of our host, Tedi’s long-time friend Audrey, where we spend a comfortable few hours before loading in. It’s another … Continue reading

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The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly US World Tour, Page 20 – On the Road again.

This time the gang meets at my house early on Sunday morning and we head out, east this time, for our first show — in Nashville. Little Rock, our projected first gig, had been cancelled right after Austin amid vague … Continue reading

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