Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Lissberger Leierkurse 19 SEPT - 1 OCT; Lißberg, Hessen, Germany

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

5 Reasons NOT to buy a Hurdy Gurdy

5 Reasons NOT to buy a Hurdy Gurdy - YouTube

"The Captain tells you why you should not play a hurdy gurdy. If you still want one, well, be my guest."

DISCLAIMER: It may contain Piracy.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

mostly offline following surgery on infected finger

I was in the hospital for a few days for surgery on and treatment of an infected finger - amazingly bad stuff from a simple blister... and I still have all my fingers!

"I should be back in a few days"

Rob

>>> about 1/2 of the skin has been removed from my middle right-hand finger due to a serious infection. it started out as a simple blister, but in 2 days i was seeing a doctor; at 3 days i was at the ER with red streaks up onto to my bicep; transferred to hospital in Napa for assessment by hand surgeon; 18 hours of IV antibiotics then surgery (not sure how long since i was totally sedated). 2 more days of IV antibiotics; sent home yesterday; now just laying low…. one-handed typing! … anyway, i see the doc tomorrow and am supposed to get hooked up with local wound care clinic.

i am curious to see how long to grow back skin. fortunately the bottom layer of skin was able to be saved so no grafts needed (so far) - hopefully smooth sailing.

i am home now, laying low

follow this link if you want to see pics of the damage –
what next: mostly offline following surgery on infected finger

Friday, August 18, 2017

▶ Rory Scammell @ Chemic Tavern: "Amazing night! #turnofthewheel"

WATCH > Chemic Tavern: "Amazing night! #turnofthewheel"

Turn of the Wheel, Chemic Tavern; 29 July, 2017; Leeds, England, UK

thanks to Scott Marshall

Friday, August 11, 2017

recent editions of the #HGWeekly newsletter

the paper was updated on August 3, but its a really small edition with nothing new! – if you would like to view the previous edition (of 27 July) it will be available for couple of weeks at

https://paper.li/r_cherwink/1334097917?edition_id=c1e27110-72fb-11e7-8f01-0cc47a0d1609#/ 

#/videos

Thursday, July 27, 2017

UGEARS Hurdy-Gurdy: unique mechanical musical model by UGEARS — Kickstarter

"Engineered for self-assembly and play. Just build with your own hands and feel like Stradivari or a popular Hurdy-Gurdy star."

Ugears Hurdy-Gurdy and Mechanical Town Series

Ugears keeps expanding the creative world of hobbies and opening an assembly process as an exciting game. Inspired by the art of medieval craftsmen and enriched by smart engineering of the XXI century, this June, exclusively on Kickstarter, we are launching new models with extraordinary functionality: a Hurdy-Gurdy, the genuine gem of the Ugears collection, a Date Navigator and a Secret Model - Treasure Box.

remember, folks: this is a mechanical model, not a real gurdy...

wow. i am finding it hard to believe that they have raised $259,188!

UGEARS Hurdy-Gurdy: unique mechanical musical model by UGEARS — Kickstarter

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

▶ NEW CD :: LA BELLE VIELLEUSE – Virtuoso Hurdy Gurdy in the 18th c. France – Tobie Miller

Au temps de Madame de Pompadour, la vielle à roue (tout comme la musette) bénéficient d’un succès important. Elle se mesure aux autres instruments et, comme nous le montrent plusieurs tableaux, bénéficie de faveurs des dames de l’aristocratie.
Plusieurs méthodes sont éditées, dont celle de Michel Corrette (La belle vielleuse) et certains virtuoses comme Danguy ou Dupuits poussent les limites techniques dans leurs derniers retranchements. Son charme est célébré par les poètes dont les textes inspirent les cantates. C’est entre la Cour et les bergeries que nous conduit ce programme de découvertes...

In the time of Madame de Pompadour, the hurdy-gurdy, like the musette, enjoyed a great success. It was considered to be on a level with other instruments and, as can be seen in various paintings, was highly regarded by the ladies of the aristocracy. Several books of instruction for the instrument were published, one of which was Michel Corrette’s La belle vielleuse; virtuoso players such as Danguy and Dupuits extended its playing techniques to their limits. The instrument’s charm was sung by various poets whose words were then set as cantatas. The unknown works that constitute this recording place it firmly in the French court of the time with its stylised pastoral diversions.

PURCHASE: La Belle Vielleuse | Outhere Music