I've been on a bit of a hiatus from keeping you all informed on the SF busker scene (from the perspective of my microcosm, of course). I have to admit that the death of Jesse Morris, a great musician and a real good guy, is part of the reason - his absence is palpable. Sure, having all of my field recording equipment stolen doesn't help. Eager to get back in the game, I thought I'd dig into my archives and see what's what.
While digging around, what immediately caught my attention (and excited my ears) was the other recording I did of Craig Ventresco back in early 2011 down in Montgomery BART station. (You can hear the first recording here.) Today's tune is another ragtime medley, this time two songs from the early 1900s. It starts off with Hoosier Sweatheart by Goodwin - Ashe - Baskette, published in 1927, and careens off into There Ain't No Land Like Dixieland To Me by popular songwriter Walter Donaldson (1893-1947), also published in 1927.
Enjoy Craig and the sounds of his lovely Fraulini guitar....
When I hear a player this good, it makes me look at my guitars in disgust. That is just way too amazing to be processed in my head. Glad you are getting back in the saddle, Jack.
ReplyDeleteAnd what's that guitar in the picture you have there? It looks like a very old Kay headstock but badged differently.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like an Epiphone to me, perhaps a Zenith.
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