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No Harmony, No Foul

Sing Out! Posted on Dec 22, 2015 by Roger DeitzDec 22, 2015

Not to sound Santa-monious, but last Christmas Eve, I could swear I heard banjo music coming from the parlor. A few nifty fiddle tunes, the “Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase,” and a hearty rendition of “Jingle Bells.” See, along with cookies … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase, Michael Cooney, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

Unsung Hero – Simple Gifts

Sing Out! Posted on Oct 16, 2015 by Roger DeitzOct 26, 2015
Roger with Clifford "Doc" Williams in 1973

This story is about two old, dear friends. One friend was animated with a touch of fuss and feathers, and so much talent. The other, a tad more wooden; comprised of mother of pearl and abalone inlay, some nickel silver … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Clifford "Doc" Williams, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag, Simple Gifts

Having a Bad Spell

Sing Out! Posted on Dec 3, 2014 by Roger DeitzOct 26, 2015

Astonished was I. No, make that surprised beyond belief when I saw what Judith Zweiman and Paul Lubniewski posted on Facebook. It was an old club announcement from City Folk Nights at the The Sun Mountain CafĂŠ promoting the schedule … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Philadelphia Folk Festival, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag, Speakeasy

Losing a Big Gamble

Sing Out! Posted on Sep 9, 2014 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015

If one did not look too closely at the text of the proceedings of The Flagler County Commission’s misguided attempt to discredit Florida’s renowned troubadour and storyteller, one might surmise we had found ourselves entangled in the narrative of one … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Gamble Rogers, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

The Old Texas Misstep

Sing Out! Posted on Jul 22, 2014 by Roger DeitzMay 30, 2017

Introduction The folks at Frets magazine taught me a valuable lesson back in the 1980s; they taught me that writing can be a dangerous vocation. This is particularly the case in the Lone Star State where I learned that carrying … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged kerrville folk festival, O. Henry, Rod Kennedy, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

Silent Tribute

Sing Out! Posted on May 22, 2014 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015

As if there wasn’t enough on my mind, the big show drew nigh. I arrived at the festival’s motel hospitality suite that August of 1989, dropped off my instruments and went to my car for a backpack. Within minutes, Philadelphia … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Andy Braunfeld, Barbara "Babs" Braunfeld, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

Primary Care Musician

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 21, 2014 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015

Let’s imagine the existence of a country where there’s no music. No, make that where there is music, but only a small percentage of the population can afford to listen to music, due to a patchwork of archaic laws, political … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business

Sing Out! Posted on Mar 31, 2014 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015

The weekend prior to Pete Seeger’s passing at the age of 94, an ironic, and in retrospect, provocative call came from Oscar Brand. This before I had any knowledge of Pete’s illness. “Hello Roger, this is Oscar. I’m calling to … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Closing Circle Coffeehouse, Oscar Brand, Pete Seeger, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

Frog in the Throat

Sing Out! Posted on Sep 3, 2013 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015
illustration by Meghan Merker

Thinking about the musical question “Did you ever wake up with bullfrogs on your mind?,” the response for me is a “yes.” With deference to David Bromberg’s fine rendition of “Bullfrog Blues” (the one I first heard), I Rana come … Continue reading →

Posted in Roger Deitz's Ragtag | Tagged Dr. Edward L. Yordan, Roger Deitz, Roger Deitz's Ragtag

Helping Longhand

Sing Out! Posted on Mar 10, 2013 by Roger DeitzJan 4, 2015
illustration by Meghan Merker

Snail mail we call it, but in the days before textual rapid transit, when a long distance phone call carried horridly steep per-minute charges, a typed or handwritten letter was an effective way to communicate. Perhaps letter composition took more … Continue reading →

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