Old Ones Dream

God and Daddy

God and Daddy Back in the 1970s I conceived of a collection called “The Poetry of Carly Simon.” Nothing was done on that topic by me or, as far as I know, anyone else. Fifty years later one of her resonant creations came to mind—I cannot recall what triggered the... Read more →

Eric Taylor - Songwriter Poet 1949 - 2020

I was alone in Alpine, Texas, having supper at the Reata bar. There was a woman sitting next to me also alone. She had travelled from a city much like Austin, or Fort Worth, and was in the small college town on a business trip. I was in town after... Read more →

Miller Williams, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 84

An Old One When I discovered the work of Lucinda Williams about 20 years ago, I soon learned that there was a reason for her plain language of love, lust for life, and artful sense of place. She gained it the old fashion way - she grew up with it... Read more →

Cape Breton Island - The Music

There are many wonderful reasons to visit Nova Scotia, and Cape Breton Island is at the top of the list. Depending on your taste you may say that the Cabot Trail or the Bra d'Or Lake or the historic interpretive centers are the reason to visit Cape Breton but if... Read more →

Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Island, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park

After a few days, we left Baddeck and moved over to camp for a week in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The campground there is one of the most pleasant and well managed that we used on the two month trip, and the Cape Breton Highlands Park, the Cabot Trail highway, and the hiking trails in that area are magnificent. Read more →

Fleetwood Mac at the Garden

This is interesting coverage of the Old Ones Fleetwood Mac. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/arts/music/fleetwood-mac-at-madison-square-garden.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130410 Related articles Drummer Mick Fleetwood talks Rumours revival Compost, Estimated Tax Payments, Form 1040, Joy and Priviledge Asheville, Austin and Weird Read more →

Jack Williams - Singer Songwriter

Last night I discovered Jack Williams at 185 King in Brevard and he amazed me. He is about my age and I had never heard of him before. He is nimble physically and mentally and is the most versatile entertainer and best musician / artist that I have ever heard... Read more →

The Boys and the Band

The rest is history. Close encounters with soon to be stars. Read more →