Category Archives: Bach

Scottish Fiddlers

Posted on 27/08/2017 by dougaj4

Yesterday I saw “Scotland the Brave” at the Sydney Opera House, featuring the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir, and fiddler extraordinaire Marcus Holden: whose playing of Scottish fiddle music reminded me of Robin Williamson and the Incredible String Band: and lead … Continue reading →

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Tam Lin

Posted on 11/07/2017 by dougaj4

Tam Lin is a Scottish folk tale and song dating from 1549 or earlier. It is set at Carterhaugh (not Carter Hall), which is a real place. The song was widely re-interpreted in the British folk revival, most notably by Fairport  … Continue reading →

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Build Bridges, Not Walls

Posted on 28/06/2017 by dougaj4

I don’t often do politics here, but with an opening line like “build bridges, not walls” how can I deny Jeremy Corbyn a spot, especially when he is talking at The Glastonbury Festival:

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Green grow the laurels

Posted on 07/06/2017 by dougaj4

from Sandy Denny: Not to be confused with:  

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Three tributes to John Clarke

Posted on 12/04/2017 by dougaj4

From Michael Leunig at The Age: From the ABC: Remembering John Clarke   From North Palmerston City Council – After an off-night at N Palmerston, John Cleese named the city “the suicide capital of New Zealand”.  John Clarke, who was … Continue reading →

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