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A Lobero Theater Program from 2012

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Peter Feldmann

Waking down the brick alleyway from the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara to the parking garage, the last studio one passes on the left has a large window, fronted by wrought iron grill-work. It is a dentist’s office now, but … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Bluegrass Music

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Peter Feldmann

I think Bill Monroe might have hired Stringbean more as a comedian to break the ice than for his banjo picking. Either that or because he was a good shortstop! Many early bluegrass bands had at least one member who did the rube comic act . . . a relic from minstrel and medicine show times. Continue reading →

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The Sixties in Folk Music / 7. Howard Pelky

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Peter Feldmann

Howard Pelky Times Were Good… Foreword I am convinced that I would never have accomplished the degree of musical ability that I have, whatever that may be, if not for the support and encouragement of my mother, Syble, all through … Continue reading →

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Studs Terkel dead at 96

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Peter Feldmann

Author-radio host-actor-activist and Chicago symbol Louis “Studs” Terkel died today at his Chicago home at age 96.  For a good article on his career, see the Chicago Tribune’s story by clicking HERE. I remember Studs vividly from my days in … Continue reading →

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