Showing posts with label Old Town School of Folk Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Old Town School of Folk Music. Show all posts

19 June 2011

Abner Jay-a Folk Legend

Abner Jay-a Folk Legend by billy craven
Abner Jay-a Folk Legend, a photo by billy craven on Flickr.

Image & text 'borrowed' from: Jon Sievert [the Music Photographer]

"...Abner Jay, April 8, 1982, San Jose Flea Market. 58-15-33. Abner Jay (1921 - 1993) was an American multi-instrumentalist, who is best known for performing eccentric, blues infused folk music, as a one man band. His idiosyncratic lyrics and style can also be considered within the realm of outsider music..."

Get more from Jon's site: Jon Sievert

See/Hear more Abner on YouTube: I'm So Depressed

Shout out to my homie: Freight Bandit for the mix-tape!

27 January 2010

THE MAGNETIC FIELDS LIVE AT CHICAGO'S OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC

http://themusicslut.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/magnetic_fields.jpg

On March 7th & 8th, New York songwriter & producer, Stephin Merritt, of the 'The Magnetic Fields' hit the road again and are playing 2 nights at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago...Praise Jesus! The last time time The Magnetic Fields played at the Old Town School of Folk Music they sold out 6-shows.