5.30.2012

Artist Spotlight: Doc Watson

Legendary bluegrass master Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Doc resided in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  Blinded as a young infant, he overcame obstacles to master both flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar methods. Find a selection of his music at Amazon.








Amazing Grace (with Chris Thile):



Deep River Blues:


I'll Fly Away (at Merlefest):


Black Mountain Rag:



Playing with Earl Scruggs:




5.20.2012

5.11.2012

Friday Find: Marimekko Outdoor Bean Bag

Marimekko Pieni Unikko II Outdoor Bean Bag, Crate & Barrel, $69.95 (sale)

5.07.2012

Artist Spotlight: The Lumineers

The Lumineers perform "Ho Hey":

PBS Masterpiece? Who Knew?

Masterpiece Theater? Who knew? Apparently, I've been missing out on great TV.

I recently caught "Sherlock" on Netflix for the first time. I know. I'm way behind. This show is good:


Also good - "Downton Abbey":

5.04.2012

Friday Find: Woodland Park Owl Vase

kate spade new york Woodland Park Owl Vase (short), bloomingdale's, $60
(also check out the Woodland Park Fish Rose Bowl)

5.01.2012

Book Releases: May 2012


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