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How do a blogging couple spend their 10th Wedding Anniversary?

Posted on August 30, 2009 by iwilder

We re-design our website, of course.  You can compare screen shots of the old and new at the bottom of this post. This re-design has been a long time coming.  Kimberly probably would not have talked Ian into spending the day on it it, if it hadn’t been a rainy day.  Moreover, a drive out […]

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Harry Chapin Tribute 8/31/09 & much more

Posted on August 30, 2009 by iwilder

Monday August 31 Harry Chapin Tribute MC Stuart Markus 7pm Eisenhower Park, East Meadow Nassau County Parks Department www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Parks End of Eisenhower Park Lakeside Theatre Free Summer Entertainment Schedule.

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Dylan follows Easy Anthems: Release Charity Christmas album

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

[Easy Anthems did a similar thing last year.  Coincidence?  I think not. -IW] Dear Friends, We at Columbia Records are happy to announce the October 13 release of Bob Dylan’s brand new album of holiday songs, Christmas In The Heart. Christmas In The Heart will be the 47th album from Bob Dylan, and follows his […]

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Long Island Musicians Pay Tribute to Harry Chapin 8/31/09

Posted on August 27, 2009 by iwilder

Late Singer-Songwriter-Activist’s Drummer to Join Them In these tough economic times, hunger is an even greater problem than usual on Long Island , with local food pantries and soup kitchens struggling to keep up with the need. On Monday evening, August 31, many talented Long Island musical artists will gather at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park to […]

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Wed. 8/26 in LI: Celebrate Pete Seeger in film and song

Posted on August 25, 2009 by kwilder

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Massapequa Library at 40 Harbor Lane Refreshments served from 7:15 PM, program begins at 7:30 P E T E   S E E G E R T H E  P O W E R  O F  S O N G plus a sing-along with local musicians… Father Bill Brisotti and Andy […]

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Sad news…

Posted on August 24, 2009 by kwilder

A message from George Mann of George & Julius: Julius Margolin, 1916-2009 — One Last Cheer… Hello all you beautiful people: I’ve known for some time that I would have to type this message, and I will try to be brief. Our friend Julius Margolin: a child of the Depression; an organizer and member of […]

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Sat. Aug 22nd: Media Crime at Bartini in Babylon

Posted on August 20, 2009 by kwilder

LET’S ROCK! On Saturday, August 22nd MEDIACRIME will be doin’ it live at: Bartini Bar 124 North Carll ave. Babylon, N.Y. Opening the festivities will be Displaced Persons The show starts around 9:30 PM ‘See ya there! _______________ Media Crime’s music includes: rock, punk, folk and garage/psychedelic influences Above photo: Eddie Havoc, bandmember and activist […]

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Folk Legend Bob Westcott 9/2/09

Posted on August 19, 2009 by iwilder

On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature folk legend Bob Westcott. The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY (631-321-1231). For directions to the Babylon Green Party Gathering, call 631-422-4702 or email ian.wilder@yahoo.com

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Video from Elwoodstock 2009

Posted on August 17, 2009 by kwilder

Wow! Ian and I had a wonderful weekend. I had a boat ride with the cousins on Saturday. Then, Ian and I went to Patti Smith on Saturday. Sunday was Elwoodstock and the Club Vegan Barbecue/Soy Ice cream Social. Below is the Elwoodstock video. Lots of music from the Long Island band, “Reckoning”. They are […]

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Kimberly’s comments on Patti Smith in Westhampton

Posted on August 16, 2009 by kwilder

Ian and I went to see Patti Smith and Her Band for our anniversary. After the show, we went for dessert. Then, we went back to the parking lot and made a video with reflections on the show. Includes brief comment on the political state of affairs in Long Island. (Oh, I forgot to mention […]

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Patti Smith recommends a youtube…

Posted on August 16, 2009 by kwilder

On Saturday, August 15th, Patti Smith performed in Westhampton Beach Long Island. Among her blessings and suggestions for the audience was to check out the song “Vecchia Zimarra” (which Smith described as “Ode to an Old Overcoat”) from La Boheme as performed in a Pavrotti Master Class on youtube.

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Sad news: Musician Les Paul died today

Posted on August 13, 2009 by kwilder

If you are interested in hearing music and reflections from people who worked with and cared deeply about Les Paul, I heard tributes going on at two NY metro area stations: WFUV 90.7FM in NYC and WUSB 90.1FM in Stony Brook. (excerpt from) The Guardian UK Esther Addley / Thursday 13 August 2009 Les Paul, […]

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Scenes from Yardstock

Posted on August 12, 2009 by kwilder

For photos of Yardstock, including: PC Cama, J. Williams, Lynne, Tom, Paul, Jim Frazzitta and many other former members of Nylon and Steel; Oh! — Troy and his daughter; Kimberly and Ian; Pops Westcott and many others…go to Kimberly’s Flickr collection: here. And, a great video of Yardstock performer Alan Short, performing “Ranzo”, an acappella, […]

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LI Concert Notes #46 8/11/09

Posted on August 12, 2009 by iwilder

Wed 8/12 6:30 James O’Malley Harborside Park, Port Jefferson Village Ctr

Wed 8/12 7:00 Homegrown String Band North Merrick Public Library, North Merrick

Wed 8/12 8:00 Jacqueline Stem Acoustic LI, Deepwells Mansion, St. James

Thu 8/13 5:30 Mary Lamont Band Venetian Shores, Lindenhurst

Thu 8/13 8:00 The Last Internationale Lefty’s Candlelight Bar, Lindenhurst

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