I Can See You - by Paddy Summerfield c. 1986

Monday, July 27, 2026

Ade Kelly & ensemble: Gradam Ceoil finale: The Tinker's Daughter / Lucky In Love / The Flowing Bowl | Cork Opera House 2000

 


Ade says:

Cork 2000
Cork Opera House
Gradam Ceoil finale

Frontline L-R:
bouzouki - Méabh O'Hare/fiddle
Mary Bergin/whi
Alec Finn (rip)
whistle - Frankie Gavin/fiddle
McGrath/banjo
Colm Murphy/bodhrán

Backline
Aidan Coffey/accordion
Bria: L-R:
Steve Cooney/guitar - Martina Goggin/djembe
den/fiddle - Matt Molloy/flute
Conor Byrn
Dezi Donnelly/fiddle - Liz Carroll/fiddle
Cathal Hayeflute - Michael McGoldrick/flute

reels: the tinker's daughter / lucky In love /
the flowing bowl

Listen . . . . .

 FOLK ON FOOT ADVERT

with JOHNNY FLYNN


Rob Cowen's evocative description of the Thornborough Henges, re-imagined by the artist Imogen Taylor in this lovely animation.
Find out more in our latest episode here: pod.fo/e/44c958

Grandmas Gone WILD! SLIM & SLAM: Flat Foot Floogie! [that’s Slim Gaillard to YOU!]



Grandmagonewild  [GRANDAD TOO!

These two photos appear to have been taken during the same outing in the 1930s. The clothes, the rocks, and several familiar faces all match. Mama, my grandfather, and Uncle Johnnie are among the group.
They clearly understood the assignment. In one photo, everyone is arranged across the rocks in a dramatic pose. In the other, they are crowded together, smiling, laughing, and enjoying themselves. They made the rocks their stage and gave the camera two completely different scenes.
I love seeing my family this way.
🎵 Music Note: Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart were the jazz duo known as Slim & Slam, celebrated for their humor, rhythm, and playful performances. They recorded “Flat Foot Floogie” in 1938, and its lively energy fits this family outing perfectly.
For those who left comments on a FLICKERBOKK page to say its NOT Slim Gaillard and His Orchestra but novelty act Slim and Slam, do pay attention at the back!

Toni Lindgren & Elle Cordova - Cold Cold Heart [Hank Williams]

 Cold Cold Heart - Toni Lindgren & Elle Cordova


Sunday, July 26, 2026

Steven Wright surprised by Sunny And The Black Pack covering his song ‘Maybe Why'

 Speaking of a message on a Sunday! 



Sunny And The Black Pack
who say: 
"Steven Wright was completely surprised when we performed his own song for him, live! Steven wrote the song “Maybe Why” and when we first heard it, we all fell in love with it right away. It truly has touched our souls and will be a part of us forever.
Thank you Steven for not only sharing your comedy, but your music with the world!
Our version of “Maybe Why” is available NOW on Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and more!”

Now I had known Steven Wright and his lugubrious straight-faced word play comedic genius but did we all know he wrote songs too? Not me!
This is truly wonderful

JOHN ARMSTRONG- Down By The River | Alan Dearing | INTERNATIONAL TIMES

 John Armstrong & friends: ‘Down by the River’

John invited Alan Dearling to preview his latest musical release


Alan Dearling adds: 

This is a rather lovely and quirky round-up, a sample of John’s worldwide music. I particularly loved the ethereal, floaty, gentle and lilting composition, ‘Flow like Water’ with Beana on vocals… And, ‘Valle del Reay’ is an extremely atmospheric, Spanish flamenco-styled piece, with a nice plaintive female vocal edge, plus exquisite guitar playing from Vernon Bigsby… ‘Faded’ explores Alan Walker’s melody, which is often a crowd favourite with John’s audiences. Nice piano opening, well-paced. Romantic and sympathetic – a lovely, cleverly balanced recording with Lindsay’s vocals kept at just the right level in the mix.”


IT

https://northzone.bandcamp.com 

https://northzone.bandcamp.com/album/down-by-the-river

 

Dr John - Everybody Wanna Get Rich Right Away [single] | jt1674

 

https://www.tumblr.com/jt1674/823198724815732736/dr-john-everybody-wanna-get-rich-rite-away

Love - You Set The Scene | sonic and visual surprises

 Perhaps from my top greatest album of all time ( frequently) I loved Arthur Lee's writing and the arrangements seem to have been collaborative but heck this does exactly what it says and sets the scene

  • YOU SET THE SCENE - LOVE

    image

    1967

    Love at their most breathtaking

    Seven minutes of pure psychedelic beauty, carried by Arthur Lee’s poetic vision and one of the most gorgeous arrangements of the era.

  • Stump Johnson, "The Duck Yas Yas Yas" 1929

     Someone posted a clip of this on Flackenahook so here ’tis!


    Stump Johnson, "The Duck Yas Yas Yas" 1929 

    I LIKE IT!

    For a Sunday . . . just a jammin' . . . .

     Found this clip of Cory Henry just playin’ around on a Hammond -XK5 I guess at a trade fair . . . note the master Dr Lonnie Smith in the background . . . . .