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About yarnspinnerpress

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

The Amazing Geriatric Hillbilly U.S. World Tour

Prologue- There are probably still one or two people here and there who don’t know this story and how it started. There are probably quite a few more that have already heard more than they want to about it. But … Continue reading

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May 20, 2011, Day One

Wow! For what seemed like so very long, we were going to go on tour one day. Now, very suddenly, it’s that day. Don’t panic, I tell myself. It’s just the weekend thing, a sort-of trial run, up to Columbia, … Continue reading

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Heading Into the Wild Blue Yonder, or Geriatrics on Tour

My apologies for not posting in a while. Sarah and I have been locked away in a dark room (not really, there are windows) working on the evidently endless details of arranging a nationwide tour for six marginally geriatric hillbilly … Continue reading

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Band Photos

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Rehearsal 5-5-11 (via )

Today’s rehearsal is really productive, and we got some great photos thanks to Sarah. … Read More via

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Flooding Waters

Last night coming home from a free Rounders gig at the Senior Center in a blinding rainstorm I came within a hair of being washed away down Howell Creek when I drove into deep water before I knew it. I was a … Continue reading

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A Weary Note of Gratitude

Still in recovery from the marathon studio sessions, but likewise overjoyed at the results. Only have the rough mixes so far, but very few warts (most of them mine. What? I’m not perfect? Again?) and I’m currently veering off of … Continue reading

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