#24 - Gypsophilia - Constellation

Forward Records, 2011

Category: Jazz, Klezmer, Folk

What a great record this is. I always enjoy giving this one a spin, whether on my own or having fun with friends. It's awesome that this group is Nova Scotian.

I have a great memory of seeing this band live in Margaretsville, at the Volunteer Fire Department, which used to house Fundy Folk back in the day before the Evergreen Theatre took over the musical mantle. It was David O'Leary's birthday party, and what a time it was. Me, Juele, Megan, Leah, and a number of my old crew were there, as well as my most excellent parents and other beloved community members. We were there, and we danced. My, did we dance. Why? Because we were listening to Gypsophilia!

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#32 Prokofieff, Strauss - Peter and the Wolf, Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

Camden, year unknown Genre: Classical Performed by the Boston Symphony conducted by Serge Koussevitzky, narrated by Richard Hale This lp is in terrible condition---even after cleaning, it's crackling and hiccoughing, even skipping. It's tough, because I LOVE this recording, but this one will have to be purged. Let it be known, however, that this lp has been loved. It was a formative education piece for me, teaching me both about music and about narrative. It also taught me that you should always watch you back in unfamiliar places, and not underestimate the unknowns in your surroundings. It also taught me that representing animals with instruments is hilarious. Dad listened to it when he was a kid, and played it for us when we were kids. Maybe I'll make some kind of art with this one.

#59 Geoff Berner - Victory Party

Mint Records, 2011 Canadiana Klezmer Punk I bought this record, along with Berner's book "Festival Man", when he played at the Company House (RIP) on Gottingen Street. That's another show/artist I was made aware of thanks to Peter, so thanks pal! This show was wicked awesome, and "Victory Party" is equally so. It's barely contained, but perfectly contained, klezmer infused chaos; each song a story that pulls your strings like a puppet. Geoff Berner is a Canadian gem. Oh, and Festival Man is a great read.

Shout Out to Jampy

I got this sweet record stand for Christmas from Stu. Created by Jampy (my excellent birthday twin) and featuring Dartmouth's own Three Sisters (Tuft's Cove smokestacks), it helps me display whatever wicked wax I'm spinning. Very cool.

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