Folklore Notes from All Over
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<<<<<<< After reading Daniela’s finding of the interpretation of the Candy Cane, I was very interested in finding different interpretations of it, besides the one of the red stripes being the symbolic meaning of Jesus’ blood. I found two different interpretations, one was a religious meaning to the shape and form of the candy cane. It is said that its shape is like the letter “J” in Jesus’ name. It is also in the shape of the shepherds’ crook, symbolic of how Jesus, like the “Good Shepherd” watches over his children like little lambs. My mother is a relgion teacher and for her last class before Christmas, she is now passing out candy canes and expressing it’s religious meaning to her 3rd grade class. Kristina Zygmunt? · Monday · 12–08–2008 · 11:34AM
======= After reading Daniela’s finding of the interpretation of the Candy Cane, I was very interested in finding different interpretations of it, besides the one of the red stripes being the symbolic meaning of Jesus’ blood. I found two different interpretations, one was a religious meaning to the shape and form of the candy cane. It is said that its shape is like the letter “J” in Jesus’ name. It is also in the shape of the shepherds’ crook, symbolic of how Jesus, like the “Good Shepherd” watches over his children like little lambs. My mother is a relgion teacher and for her last class before Christmas, she is now passing out candy canes and expressing it’s religious meaning to her 3rd grade class. Kristina Zygmunt? · Monday · 12–08–2008 · 11:34AM
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If anyone was interested in going to the Rochester Jazz Festival 2008, club pass tickets are at its cheapest. $105 $4 service charge will end December 31. Get your tickets now! Daniela Rivera Daniela Rivera · Tuesday · 12–11–2007 · 04:47PM
I came across this symbolic interpretation of why cany canes are the way they are. I found that it has its shape because of the shape of the shepards staff and it has red stripes because of jesus’ blood. There are many other interpretations for the origin of candy canes. I just think they are deliciously miny treats hanging on my tree that never make it to Christmas! Daniela Rivera Daniela Rivera · Tuesday · 12–11–2007 · 04:43PM
a great website were you can find many new bluegrass and folk rock music. Daniela Rivera Daniela Rivera · Tuesday · 12–11–2007 · 04:43PM
I just watched the movie Hurricane, with Denzel Washington. Its a true story about the imprisonment of Ruben “Hurricane” Carter, who was wrongly convicted of a crime due to racism. I learned that Bob Dylan wrote the song Hurricane in response to the unjust punishment and racism. Daniela Rivera Daniela Rivera · Tuesday · 12–11–2007 · 04:43PM
To add another comment about Chuck Mancuso’s class, I also took it and I loved it. I was so interested and I cared about the information he was giving us. I found that I paid such close attention to his lectures that I hardly needed to study for his tests. This was one of the only classes I have ever taken that I can say that about. I really encourage people to take the class because it stretches your mind in other ways than just music. Megan Westenfield · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 11:19PM
I just found out that Bruce Jakson, the professor that we have read a lot of articles by, was the actual person that recorded Bob Dylan when he went electric on his guitar at the Newport folk festival in 1965. Bruce Jackson is the soul owner of this recording. I think that it is pretty amazing that he owns the masters of this, and that anybody that wants to use it has to ask him. I also found out that the people that attended this festival were not as upset about it, as the media has said that they were. A lot of people were indeed booing him, but even more were cheering him on. I found this out from a person that is a student and friend of Bruce Jackson himself.Brenna Scaruto · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 02:47PM
Professor Jackson was on the Board of Directors of the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. He was not on the sound crew and did not make the recording, nor does he own the rights to it. You can see Dylan’s set in the films Festival, Behind the Mirror and No Way Home.
There is a good article by Professor Jackson about Dylan at Newport on his Buffalo Report website. Just go to www.buffaloreport.com and search for “dylan.” Lydia Fish · Friday · 12–14–2007 · 10:08AM
If anyone is interested, in North Tonawanda they have a walk through of Christmas lights to see at the Botanical Garden on Sweeney St. You can see them when you drive by but it is even more beautiful when you get out of your car. Meghan Lance · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 01:20PM
I just wanted to add a comment about Chuck Mancuso’s Jazz and Rock foundations class. He has been collecting his information on this subject for years as has Prof. Fish. He definitely knows his history and really enjoys teaching it. He even wrote the book required for the class. Don’t take it if you think it’s an easy credit. This is a class for people who really want to know where today’s music has come from and how it has changed over the years. Sandra Anaya · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 11:36AM
IMHO it is definitely the best course on campus! Lydia Fish · Friday · 12–14–2007 · 10:08AM
I found an event on MSNBC.com that would be an interesting thing to see. It is a live Nativity walk-through with Roman soldiers, shepards, live animals, townspeople and inn keepers. It takes you back to the time in Bethlehem with different scenes depicting Christ’s life. The annual event will be open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and on Dec. 14, 15 and 16. Admission is free. This event is in New Jersey, so if your in the area this holiday it would be something to check out. For more information, the website is http://www.livingnativity.org/nativity_main.shtml. Erin Sheahan · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 11:22AM
I have recieved an urban legend e-mail latley about ways that people steal cars. Apparently, when you get into your car after shopping or at work and go to look in your mirror to back up, you will see a piece of paper on your windshield. When you get out to remove the piece of paper and your keys are in the ignition, a couple of men will run up to your car and jump in and drive off. I don’t know where this has happened or if it really has, but I guess it is something to look out for since we are busy shopping. Tis the season! Meghan Lance · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 11:00AM
My parents went to New York City this past weekend and went to BB King’s Resturant and jazz bar on 42nd street, they said it was awesome. My dad said it was some of the best jazz music he has ever heard. So if your ever in NYC stop in, and check it out.Trisha Sirianni · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 09:02AM
For those of you who are interested, the Newport Jazz Festival is still going on every year in Newport, Rode Island. I googled the festival and they said they had a huge turn out in August 2007.Trisha Sirianni · Monday · 12–10–2007 · 08:54AM
I just got a CD called “Martin Scorcese Presents the Blues - Jimi Hendrix. One of the best blues CD’s i have ever listened to.
John Logal · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 11:02PM]]
I was reading the newspaper the other day and in the city and region section there was a article in the off main street column. It was about a “Main Street Daredevil”. Evel Knievel recently passed away, but almost died in Buffalo in 1970. He was in town to do a jump, and outside WKBW-AM radio station, he jumped on a Harley and decided to do some tricks for on lookers. The bike had no front brakes and he ended up rolling onto main street and got hit by a moving car. He broke his tail bone and his tour got canceled for ten months!! A man that photographed the events promised Mr. Knievel that he would never release photos of him riding without a helmet until he died. The photo is in the newspaper.(Saturday December 8, 2007)
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If anyone has not been to a Native American Social I highly recommend you visiting one. The music, dancing, and food is AMAZING! Deanna Ventura · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 09:28PM
I really like Blues and Robert Johnson from the roots music series peaked my inerest. If anyone is curious to find out more about him http://www.deltahaze.com/johnson/ is a good site to visit. Jessica CoddingtonJessica Coddington · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 03:50PM
Bob Dylan’s concert at the folk festival in Newport is on WXXI at 8pm tonight. sorry for that late notice Daniela Rivera
I have to agree with a previous post about how great Prof. Mancuso’s Jazz and Rock Foundations course is. Even if you think you don’t have an interest in the foundations of music, you will find this class interesting. I have found myself making connections with the music I hear in my day to life to what I learned in that class. I definitely recommend taking his class. Carrie Morgano · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 02:06PM
I just wanted to say that Rochester has an amazing jazz festival every summer. The festival last all day and they sell beer and wine in the street. Anyone intrested in good music and good times should attend.Nick Ortman · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 03:54PM
My friend told me about an interesting group of tattooed people the other day during lunch. Apparently a common tattoo among young adults right now is the finger mustache tattoo, or the ‘fingerstache.’ I thought my friend was making it up, but I did an internet search, and apparently it is true. There is a whole website dedicated to the growing group of people that have ‘fingerstaches.’ http://fingerstache.ning.com/ Lesley Pfeifer · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 08:16PM
For anyone who enjoys folk music a really good group that I have been into lately is The Avett Brothers. They include traditional roots elements in their music such as the banjo. If you want to listen to some of their music, their myspace site is http://www.myspace.com/theavettbrothers. I highly recommend them!Lesley Pfeifer · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 08:11PM
The Avett Brothers are good. I LOVE the acoustic guitar on ‘Matrimony’! Theres alot of great folk music in this area too. I would HIGHLY recommend attending the Niagara Folk Arts Festival, for anyone interested in art and folk rock. It’s an annual 3 day event that occurs in May in beutiful Montebello Park in downtown St. Catharines. It’s in a residential area, and this part of St. Catharines is beautiful! The architecture is amazing it’s like a small piece of Europe within about 45 min. of WNY. I attended 3 of the last 4 years. The Canadian supergroup Shaye was the headliner last year. http://www.folk-arts.ca/festival_website/festival_website/FAsite/history.htm http://www.myspace.com/shayemusic Chris Cangialosi · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 08:59PM
Since we are getting so close to Christmas, I thought I’d share one of my family’s traditions which is the Christmas pickle. We adopted it several years ago believing it to be a German tradition, but found out later that it’s origin is being debated. It may in fact be an American tradition. Every Christmas eve someone in my family gets to hang a glass pickle ornament on our Christmas tree. The first person to find it Christmas day gets a special extra present.Lesley Pfeifer · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 08:04PM
I watched a Mighty Wind this past week and man, it was funny. I kept on going back and forth between liking it and hating it, but it really helped put a lot of american folk music into perspective. Very helpful and entertaining! Abbey Love · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 07:10PM
I went on Amazon to look for Bob Dylan books since I already have one and the search came up with 10,999 books. I thought that was crazy that he was involved in the production of that many books!!! Deanna Ventura · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 12:52PM
Now that this class has stirred my interest in folk music, I am going to subscribe to Sing Out magazine. Their website is: http://www.singout.org/. They offer a quarterly magazine about folk music. There is an optional CD recording available with each magazine and as a member you can access their resource center. The website has a link to a music calendar where you can check your city or venue for local concerts. I think some of you might like to check it out!Susan Meckes · Friday · 12–07–2007 · 02:33PM
This would probably fit under Urban Legends. I got this email last year, it said to forward it to everyone…etc… I usually just delete spam, but this one was so good, I had to print it out.
One night a guy & a girl were driving home from the movies. The girl sensed there was something wrong because of the painful silence they shared between them that night. The guy pulled over and told the girl he wanted to talk. He told her that his feelings had changed & that it was time to move on. A silent tear slid down her cheek as she slowly reached into her pocket & passed him a folded note. At that moment, a drunk driver was speeding down that very same street. He swerved right into the girls side, killing the girl. Miraculously, the guy survived. Remembering the note, he pulled it out & read it. “Without your love, I would die.” Chris Cangialosi · Friday · 12–07–2007 · 11:59AM
We talked about “Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien earlier in the semester, but we should not forget about the “The Hobbit”, which is the book that led to Frodo’s great adventure. If not for Bilbo finding the ring during his adventures, we would have had an entirely different tale to tell. Now we shall see if the movie “The Golden Compass” can live up to it’s hype and likening to Tolkien’s great trilogy. David Skierczynski · Thursday · 12–06–2007 · 11:34PM
A great example of the kind of roots music being talked about in our video would have to be the movie “O Borther Where Art Thou?” The music in the movie is from the 1930′s and in the Mississippi Delta area. It won a Grammy for the soundtrack. Throughout the movie there are references to and characters based on Robert Johnson, Foggy Mountain Boys, and Ralph Stanley. It is a great movie everyone should see who is interested in folk and roots music. Patrick Donaldson · Thursday · 12–06–2007 · 09:08AM
If anyone is interested in folk music, there’s a great band called 16 Horsepower. Their style is perhaps “dark folk” and they really have an interesting sound. They do originals as well as songs from greats like Hank Williams. Emily Wopperer · Thursday · 12–06–2007 · 08:18AM
I have always decided to start meditation. My sister currently takes a chinese philosophy course and reads up on things of that nature. She told me the simplest way to start is to close your eyes, and repeat to yourself “all is well” until you feel calmer. If things are not well, you repeat to yourself “so it is”. I find it does help. Just a suggestion!! Erin Sheahan · Wednesday · 12–05–2007 · 08:16PM
I just ran across an interesting website. It’s not quite folklore but may have something folklore-related in it. Nowadays there are Top Ten lists for just about every subject imaginable, and I have to admit they’re fun to read. At List Universe ( http://listverse.com ) you can read lots of these lists, and even contribute some of your own!Deborah Clune · Wednesday · 12–05–2007 · 06:10PM
With all the stress that the end of the semester brings, i decided to learn and practice meditation. I found that the best music for concentration is Native American flute music. Daniela Rivera
Wikipedia lists over 40 different types of folklore that are non-ethnic genres. For the full list visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folklore. Nick Ortman · Wednesday · 12–05–2007 · 04:20PM
A popular French-Canadian folktale is that of the “Bewitched Canoe”. This is a story depicted in many French-Canadian paintings showing a canoe riding in the air. This tale is about a cursed canoe that rides wildly through the air while its occupants are trapped aboard. Nick Ortman 12/05/07Nick Ortman · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 03:45PM
Hear is a interesting note on the origin of the word “folklore”. The term folklore was coined in 1846 by a Englishman named William Thomas. Thomas wanted to use a Anglo-Saxon term for what was once referred to as “popular antiquities”. Nick Ortman, 12/05/07Nick Ortman · Sunday · 12–09–2007 · 03:43PM
My favorite Irish music band is the Fenians from California. Terry Casey, the mandolin player and vocalist, has relatives in Buffalo, and they do come to play at the Buffalo Irish Center occasionally. They have also played at the South Buffalo Irish Fest. They have a website where you can sample their great contemporary/traditional Irish songs: http://www.thefenians.com/index2.html. If you like them, keep your eyes open for their tour dates in 2008. You will not be disappointed!
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There are two concerts during next semester for those Irish music fans at our Performing Arts Center. From Ireland, Dervish plays on February 22, 2008 and the Celtic group Cherish the Ladies performs on April 18, 2008.Susan Meckes · Wednesday · 12–05–2007 · 10:55AM
Did anyone one see the Lorreena McKennitt concert here at Shea’s this past Oct. I think it might have been the best concert I’ve ever been too. Def. my favorite Celtic musician. Also Damien Rice is another amazing artist from Ireland. Chris Cangialosi · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 09:12PM
I don’t know how many Irish men and women there are in these two classes, but the Buffalo Irish Center (245 Abbott Rd.) in South Buffalo has an Irish Culture curriculum and holds classes every Wed. from 6:30–9:30 p.m.. See the attached web page for more details. http://www.buffaloirishcenter.com/PARTICIPATING%20ORG16.htm David Skierczynski · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 06:47PM
Has anyone every thought about doing a folklore project on American Bikers? I’m sure that everyone has at least heard of the movie “Easy Rider” (1969) starring Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. There are more and more people riding motor cycles every year and the meaning of the term “Biker” has taken on a new scope. David Skierczynski · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 06:40PM
If anyone wants to see the lighter side of what we’ve been studying (American folk music), I suggest watching the movie A Mighty Wind directed by Christopher Guest. It is in the tradition of Spinal Tap, mockumentary style, a lot like what we’ve been watching in class, but fictional. It is a very funny movie, highly recommended. Adam Kessler · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 04:44PM
A Mighty Wind is by the same director as Spinal Tap and I agree — it’s a great film! Nick Ortman · Wednesday · 12–05–2007 · 04:26PM
Hey did everyone hear that the Jackson 5 are touring the country in 2008 with Michael Jackson. Crazy!! Trisha Sirianni · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 04:15PM
We are done with mout Folklore projects but if anyone is interested in Itaian- American folklore a great book to check out is Studies in Italian American Folklore . There are multiple authors for this book and it can be found in the Buffalo State Library on the second floor. It includes stories about aricheture , food, religion and so on. Samantha Tomasine · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 01:08PM
Does anyone listen to world music? I listen to a lot of Francophone Music. There’s all different types of music in France. French rock is so different than music being made here. It’s so much more passionate. It’s a beautiful, flowing language that translates so well to vocals. Also, I would recommend attending Francofolies de Montreal (the second largest French Music Festival in the world. It’s an annual event that takes place during the last week of July in Montreal, QC. I went last year but will going to France this year, for Francofolies De La Rochelle. For anyone interested in discovering some great French Rock, a good place to start would be: Alizee, Zazie, Superbus, La Grande Sophie, Indochine, Carla Bruni, Plasticines, Natasha St. Pier, Emilie Simon (has a US label now), Calogero, Jenifer, Marie Mai, Camionnette. Easiest thing to do, go to myspace, and click on music, and you can listen to 4 songs streaming from the artist. Many of them are on youtube also: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=81846874 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIrPG5tNt1w Chris Cangialosi · Tuesday · 12–04–2007 · 12:44PM
That chapter in our textbook (Ballads & Folk Songs) really hits home. Some songs only work in certain languages. This song by Alizee ‘J’en ai Marre’ is the most beautiful song in the world, I’m almost drawn to tears everytime I listen to it. Then I listen to the English version ‘I’m fed up’ and usually about half way thru I have to turn it off because the words are so corny sung in English and yet I am so moved and touched by the words when sung in French. I’ve included a hyperlink to both versions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=240S04eCCC0&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z15snGzGFpo
same story with this one: ‘J’ai Pas Vingt Ans’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJWiEpYeEAk&feature=related ‘I’m Not 20′ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGkZS94d5HU&feature=related Chris Cangialosi · Saturday · 12–08–2007 · 09:37PM
[Sorry, I’m repeating this post because I didn’t use my full first name and wasn’t sure if it would register as a posting]: I know a lot of people look for the music in Artvoice but you can also go to a local website called Buffalo Rising at www.buffalorising.com. Right now, if you click on “Events” it lists the UB Free COncert series. WBFO also has an ad about some free concerts in December!Deborah Clune · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 08:16PM
I know a lot of people look for the music in Artvoice but you can also go to a local website called Buffalo Rising at www.buffalorising.com. Right now, if you click on “Events” it lists the UB Free COncert series. WBFO also has an ad about some free concerts in December.Deb Clune? · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 08:12PM
The movie “Big Fish” came out in 2003, and it is one of my favorites. I think that it has a lot of fantasy and has as much folklore as “Lord Of The Rings” or “Star Wars”. This fairytale has interesting creatures and a whole lot of adventures. The story is a tall tale of a man telling the quite unbelievable events that supposedly happened in his life. The man tells the story to his son, and throughout the movie the son does not believe him because the story is so bizzare that it seems it cannot be true. For the people that love fantasy stories that are filled with love and magic, I would suggest watching this one. It is written by Tim Burton, the same man who wrote “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. This mythological story is a wonderful one that is told orally in the movie, and it is great for all ages.Brenna Scaruto · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 05:26PM
Nature is a powerful thing! In 1962 a B-47 headed for the airforce base in Plattsburgh, NY on a snowy day, when through a navigational error it colided with the summit of Wright Peak. About 3 years ago when i climbed Wright i was able to find remains of the landing gear and a few insturment panels, but was not able to find the engine. To find this site, leave Adirondack Loj (off the 86 in Lake Placid), go to the summit of Wright peak, when you find the very top of the mountain, back track about 20ft and look on your left. right where the rock drops down about 10+ft or so, go down there, the plaque left by the USAF should be on that wall. Remains of the plane are scattered all about. Below is a website with information and two pictures. http://www.adirondackjourney.com/Bomber.htm David Wilde · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 03:50PM
I was in the bookstore today on campus and on the bargin racks they have a book about fighter planes. It looked kind of interesting. lindsay gayhart · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 03:00PM
If anyone is interested in learning more about the roots music we have been watching in class I highly suggest you take a class called Jazz and Rock Foundations. This class covers everyone we have watched in class so far and more as well, but in more depth. The class is taught by Professor Chuck Mancuso and is very informative. It is most interesting because you may not think you know who these people are he is talking about until the professor shows the class visuals and examples of their work. I would recommend this class to anyone! Megen Schiffler · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 12:41PM
In my opinion, this is the best course on campus!!!!! Take it if you have a chance! Chuck’s other courses are great too — my favorite is Hollywood Musicals. Lydia Fish · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 05:42PM
Does anyone know any funny limericks? I have this amazing book called “The Limerick”, which was edited by G. Legman. Supposedly, limericks were told orally in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century by men in bar rooms. They were told orally because they were a form of oral poetic tradition that were thought of as erotic, filthy, and unacceptable for the time. Though there are some fairy tale limericks, most are very dirty and shocking. This is why they do not seem to be very popular. Though they are wriiten down these days, this form of men’s entertainment had to be mostly oral because of this filth. I think that they are hilarious! The limericks are mostly about sex, and all the funny and gross things that someone can write about sex. They all are about a person, a place, and only have five rhyming lines. I will give an example of one. It is hard to give a favorite because there are so many, but here is a mild one:
There was a young lady of Exeter,
So pretty, that men craned their necks at her.
One was even so brave
As to take out a wave
The gistinguishing mark of his sex at her.
1927–1941 Brenna Scaruto · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 12:04PM
I found this cool article on Yahoo about a WWII P-38 fighter discovered in Wales! Here is the website is anyone is interested! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071114/ap_on_re_us/lost_fighter_plane. Erica Wosky · Sunday · 12–02–2007 · 10:31PM]]
If anyone seen “Walk the Line” or is a fan of country music you heard about June Carter-Cash. I read on Wikipedia that June Carter is the daughter of Maybelle Carter, one of the members of the Carter Family. Deanna Ventura · Sunday · 12–02–2007 · 07:30PM
I came across this website dedicated to Folk movies. I thought it was interesting! folkstreams.net Deanna Ventura · Sunday · 12–02–2007 · 07:22PM
For anyone interested in Roots Music http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/ has CD reviews as well as streaming radio! Lesley Pfeifer · Saturday · 12–01–2007 · 09:55PM
Dear Lesley
Thank you! I’ll pass this URL along to the students in my Roots Music class this spring. Lydia Fish · Sunday · 12–02–2007 · 12:28PM
If you go to www.almanac.com and the click on the “Advice” you can find out some intersting information, some of it is pretty useful (household advice,) the rest is pretty funny. You can look up your Birthday lore or view astrological calendars. Amy Woodin · Saturday · 12–01–2007 · 09:16AM
Anyone who is looking for a good time, with good drinks there’s a martini bar on Third Street in Niagara Falls, every Friday night they have different jazz bands playing at 9:00.Trisha Sirianni · Friday · 11–30–2007 · 11:00AM
If anyone is interested the Barnes and Noble in school has JRR Tolkien books on sale. Deanna Ventura · Friday · 11–30–2007 · 10:57AM
I have been to the Montreal Jazz Festival and the Ottawa Bluesfest and if you are an all around music lover I HIGHLY recommend these two!!! http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/jal2007_2008/splash.aspx http://ottawa-bluesfest.ca/en/ Deanna Ventura · Thursday · 11–29–2007 · 09:18PM
Here is a great website concerning roots music that allows you to listen to clips of different genres of music such as country, blues and jazz and it also has a radio tracking database that shows what station and what song has been played - www.rootsmusicreport.com Jill Smith · Thursday · 11–29–2007 · 05:47PM
The last class we watched a video on Roots Music that mentioned Robert Johnson. While many of you may not know who he is, I know that Johnson was one of the most influential and best musicians of any time. He was named 5th best guitar player of all time by Rolling Stone a couple of years ago. Many musicians including Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin have done covers of his songs. Eric Clapton has even done two CDs of nothing but Robert Johnson songs. Patrick Donaldson · Thursday · 11–29–2007 · 09:27AM
If anyone is interested and will happen to be in Rochester this friday(nov.30) there is going to be a blues band playing at Merchants Grill. I’ve heard that the band Deep Blue is really entertaining and play standard and contemparary blues, more towards the likes of Howlin’ Wolf. There will also be tons of jazz and blues music playig all over this amazing city. Check out http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com Daniela Rivera Daniela Rivera · Thursday · 11–29–2007 · 03:38AM
Monday in class we talked about Bob Dylan and today the NY Post had a article about his music in movies. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/movies/28revi.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin Deanna Ventura · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 11:46PM
I found a really interesting story involving the Buffalo State Asylum.. In 1890, Sadie McMullin during a fit of insanity threw Delia Brown Age 6 and Nellie May Conners age 8 off of the Railroad bridge over Murder Creek in Akron, N.Y. After trial, Sadie was committed to the Buffalo State Insane Asylum in Buffalo, New York for a period of two-years. According to her nephew and biographer Mark Saglian, after she was released, she vanished with out a trace and was never seen or heard from again…
There is a video on YouTube showing Sadie’s nephew talking about the incident at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-TwiInMyZM. Erin Sheahan · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 11:11PM
For anyone interested in further examples of roots music, I just found this website http://www.juneberry78s.com/sounds/index.htm The site itself sells old records, but this particular page is titled “the roots music listening room,” you can browse songs by genre and listen to original recordings. Amy Woodin · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 10:00PM
For anyone interested there is a tv show coming on the Sci-Fi channel on December 3rd and will be at 9pm. It is called the Tin Man and it is based on the movie The Wizard of Oz. It is basically about a parallel universe.
lindsay gayhart · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 09:36PM
For anyone interested in the anime conversation we had last time, there are conventions everywhere. Two that I went to recently are Anime North and Ohayocon(Ohayo being Japanese for hello)Anime itself is tied in with various types of folklore like religion. Clifford Hill · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 08:32PM
Karaoke is pretty funny! I was on vacation one summer in North Carolina with some girlfriends; and we decided to sing Karaoke at an outdoor bar. It was very crowded with people everywhere, and with out any alcohol we decided to sing!!!! Let me tell anyone who wants to sing Karaoke, don’t sing it unless you all know the song very well! We all sang at different times and it was horrible, no one clapped or anything. We stayed and sang a song we all knew so we could redeem ourselves. It was quite the adventure, and I can’t say that I’ve ever sung Karaoke again, or ever will! Kristie Dubaj · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 09:00PM
I wonder how long Karaoke has been around as an organized event? I know so many people that search out places where they can sing karaoke,and they take it very seriously. For me I sing it with my girlfriends just for fun. But for any of you hard core karaoke singers a good place to go is Frizzy’s Bar and Grill. It is located on Allen Street in Buffalo. They do it every Wednesday night starting at 10pm and it goes all nite long. So if you want a little singing and a good atmosphere, than I would suggest trying it one time. Guaranteed you will be hooked!Brenna Scaruto · Monday · 12–03–2007 · 12:09PM
When I was home over break I went to the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. One of the exhibitions was called “Folk Art on Fire,” and showcased the folk art associated with fire fighters and their companies. It was extremely interesting, and if you’re ever in Cooperstown I recommend checking out the museum. It always has an exhibition on folk art of some kind. Lesley Pfeifer · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 07:55PM
This evening I was looking into Play Station 3 games that I could get for my little cousin for Christmas, and I ran into a fairly new one that is called “Folklore”. I thought that it was pretty interesting thatin their own way video game companies are trying to educate young children about folklore. The game seemed fun and folksy. It is a fantasy game about magical heroes that solve murders, and the monsters are known as “folk”. If anyone plays Play Station, than they should check this one out, it seemed fun.Brenna Scaruto · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 07:43PM
Tonight Wed November 28 on channel 2 at 8:00 is Christmas in Rockefeller Center.Trisha Sirianni · Wednesday · 11–28–2007 · 06:48PM
This past weekend I attended the World’s Largest Disco at the convention center. It was a lot of fun, I didn’t know how many people really get into the disco mood! I would tell anyone who is interested to attend it next year, it is a night full of dancing and drinking and you get to meet really nice people! kristie dubaj · Tuesday · 11–27–2007 · 09:02PM
If anyone is interested in the history of music, I would recommend taking Music 206. It is the history and roots of music. A lot of the material that we watched on the video last class is covered more in depth in Music 206. Amanda Rockwood · Tuesday · 11–27–2007 · 11:52AM
If anyone is interested in hearing some good jazz, go to Cafe Allegro on Hertel. On the weekends they host some very talented bands and musicians. I went there this past Saturday and the band Gruvology (not such a great name) was playing. Their guitarist and trumpet player were amazing. Emily Wopperer · Tuesday · 11–27–2007 · 11:27AM
The Holiday Lights of Niagara are coming to Niagara Falls this holiday season. The Holiday Lights of Niagara drive-through holiday lighting spectacular will be held at Hyde Park in the City of Niagara Falls, NY. Take the family on a holiday drive and see the beautiful lighted displays throughout Hyde Park. Admission is FREE!!! The Holiday Lights are FREE and open to the public nightly 5pm-10pm, November 23rd through December 31st. The Holiday Lights of Niagara will also offer Open Skate at the Hyde Park Ice Pavillion on Saturday, Dec. 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th, ice-skating is free (not including skate rental). Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the Holiday Lights on Thursday nights. Take part in some caroling and sing some holiday tunes during Christmas-Karaoke. Get your picture take with Santa at the Holiday Lights of Niagara in the Hyde Park Ice Pavillion, Saturdays now - Dec. 22nd from 6–8:30pm. Pictures are $3. Trisha Sirianni · Monday · 11–26–2007 · 11:34AM
This past Saturday I went to Club Paradise to see John Valby. If anyone of you know him he is known as “Dr.Dirty” because of his humor. He really is very crude, but funny too. I found it interesting because he had his own version of Wabash Cannonball that he sung. It seems that since listening to the CD assigned at the beginning of the semester the songs keep turning up different places and now I know them. Megen Schiffler · Monday · 11–26–2007 · 08:06AM
I found an interesting site about different kinds of themed weddings.
http://www.lovetripper.com/theme-weddings/index.html
lindsay gayhart · Sunday · 11–25–2007 · 10:41PM
If any one is interested in reading folklore stories of different ethnic groups, myths, legends, tall tales, ect… go to americanfolklore.net Joelle Rozier · Friday · 11–23–2007 · 06:14PM
I don’t know how long it will be playing at Eastern Hills, but if you are a Dylan fan you should see I’m Not There. It is a real tour de force (especially Cate Blanchett as Dylan) and the music is very well done. Lydia Fish · Thursday · 11–22–2007 · 03:26PM
Wow! Thankgiving is finally here! I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving with their families. This day is a time to reflect on the year. Its also a time to give thanks to what we are fortunate for. Everyone have a wonderful day with their families and enjoy all the food (especially turkey) with their families. This is my first year hostessing Thanksgiving, I am kind of nervous but excited at the same time! Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful day Erica Wosky · Thursday · 11–22–2007 · 09:07AM · Thursday · 11–22–2007 · 09:07AM
I went to a concert with my boyfriend in his hometown a week ago. The band did mostly country songs and one of the songs they played was the song “Has Anybody Seen My Gal”. I would have never known anything about that song if it wasn’t for this class. Lindsay Gayhart · Wednesday · 11–21–2007 · 06:06PM
Sadly though the Disco has been sold out for quite some time, but if you want to see other festivals that are happening all over the country, go to Festivals.com. They have every event going on for months in adavanced with all the important details. Patrick Donaldson · Wednesday · 11–21–2007 · 07:46AM
In the spirit of our discussions on celebrations; Buffalo has a big one this Saturday. This Saturday is the World’s Largest Disco at the Convention Center. Everyone gets their favorite disco outfit and dance the night away. Patrick Donaldson · Wednesday · 11–21–2007 · 07:43AM
Did anyone find video clips on goth weddings? I could not find them online. I did find this website though: http://www.gothicweddings.org/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Chris Cangialosi · Wednesday · 11–21–2007 · 12:50AM
While doing my paper on the Folklore of the Marine Corps, I found a web site with great Marine Corp cadences. If anyone chooses this topic in the future, this site might help. www.marinesforever.com/marine-corp-cadences.php Sandra Anaya · Tuesday · 11–20–2007 · 07:34AM
Just an interesting note from the Imaginationland Trilogy on South Park that has aired over the last month. They say the word “folklore” multiple times in each episode. They were talking about how all the charachers in thie imaginationland were from American Folklore. I probably would never have picked up on that if I didn’t take this class. Patrick Donaldson · Monday · 11–19–2007 · 09:51PM
I have found a website while doing research that i just had to share. It has some of our favorite hoaxes of all times such as the tourist guy on top of the WTC on 9/11/01, Information on crop circles, and my personal favorite, Microsoft buying the Catholic religion. Some of these are priceless…
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/history/index
David Wilde · Sunday · 11–18–2007 · 03:31PM
In response to Rachel’s story, we have the same tradition where I grew up. Even though it is an extremely small town about two and a half hours north of NYC, you can always count on a “high school reunion” the night before Thanksgiving. There is one school, as well as only one bar that about 6 small towns share. Any night other than the wednesday before thanksgiving, there are usually about 5–10 people in the bar, but on Thanksgiving’s eve, the bar is packed with friends, siblings, parents and grandparents.. everyone!!! Its a great tradition and a great way to see people you havn’t seen in months. Thanks for the advice though, I’ll make sure not to wear heels!
Nikki Wolfe · Saturday · 11–17–2007 · 10:17AM
If you care to watch some films of folklore, you can choose from many at http://www.folkstreams.net/. It is so easy to just click for streaming documentary films of American Folklore.Susan Meckes · Thursday · 11–15–2007 · 02:46PM
Thanksgiving is only a week away and I cannot believe it has come so soon. I’m really looking forward to this years Thankgiving because I plan on NOT being hung over (for the first time in a few years) while enjoying turkey with my family. If you know what I mean, then you might be giggling to yourself right now. Many college students have the “tradition” of going out drinking (downtown on Chippeaw or other places) the night before thanksgiving. It’s a time when all college students come home for the short break. It can be exciting if you get a big group of your friends together, especially with those who you have not seen in a while. Well, it wasn’t until 2 years ago, that I really learned why the night before Thankgiving is called “ameture night”. I was out on the Elmwood strip having a great time with some friends. It was really icey and cold out that night. After spending about an hour at McGarrets, we were on our way to JP Bullfeathers. My ex-boyfriend and I were doing the “run and glide” move, when I slipped (unfortunatly wearing heels) and my face went crashing into the ice covered pavement. I lifted my face up, my friends all crowded around me in shock of my fall, and in harmony, everyone gasped for air. My tooth was chipped into a bunch of tiny pieces. It didn’t really hurt at the time. But of course I started sobbing somewhat because, I knew due to the Holiday that I wouldn’t be able to make a dentist appointment to get the tooth fixed AND how in the heck was I going to be able to enjoy a delicious dinner?! That was the first (and the last) Thanksgiving I wasn’t ablt to sit and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. This year I’ll be ready, with all teeth in tact, for a good Holiday Tradition. So ladies, take my advice, and if you do go out the night before Thanksgiving, refrain from wearing heels!! :) Rachel Keller · Thursday · 11–15–2007 · 02:42PM
There is a videogame for the Playstation 3 called Folklore. The game incorporates Celtic traditions and folklore into its story line. I found this concept extremely interesting. http://www.us.playstation.com/Folklore/ Lesley Pfeifer · Wednesday · 11–14–2007 · 09:14AM
There is a television program called Taboo that is about shocking and bizarre customs from around the world. It is on the National Geographic Channel on Wednesdays at 10pm. I suggest watching it, it’s really interesting. http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/channel/taboo/ Lesley Pfeifer · Tuesday · 11–13–2007 · 09:15PM
I watched a documentary on IFC the other night called “Darkon,” about “real-life” Dungeons & Dragons war gaming club. It documents a very, well, interesting group of people who live these very serious and elaborate second lives as fantasy characters, in addition to their mundane real lives. It seems to be a distinct folkgroup, and this documentary captures them very well. It is a very entertaining movie if nothing else, but it tells us a lot about this distinct phenomena of fantasy escapism that’s continuing to grow in America. Here is the official website/ Adam Kessler · Tuesday · 11–13–2007 · 07:03PM
Since we are focusing on ethnic folklore in class at this time, I would like to tell you all about two German Festivals that I attend every summer and fall. The festivals are called Waldfest and Schlachtfest. It is a lot of fun because everyone dresses up, though you don’t have to, and the German bands are great. They serve German dishes, have drinks, and dancing. I would highly recommend attending one of them, Waldfest is the larger of the two events. The festivals are held at Spring Gardens Park in Marilla, so it is locally. I have found the web-site if anyone would be interested in attending next year, it is: www.springarden.com/Picnics.htm Megen Schiffler · Thursday · 11–08–2007 · 01:51PM
Buffalo film seminars is currently presenting conversations about great films with Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson at the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. There are only a few screenings left in the season. You can chech out http://www.dipsontheatres.com/events/event.php?EventID=12? for the list of films and dates and http://csac.buffalo.edu/bfs.html for further information. Amy Woodin · Tuesday · 11–06–2007 · 02:46PM
This is an interesting website http://folkloreandmyth.netfirms.com You can browse folk tales by country of orgin, and there is also a glossary of mythological creatures. Amy Woodin · Monday · 11–05–2007 · 05:37PM
Anyone who is doing Folklore of Halloween could visit this site http://www.fantasyfest.net/. I just visited Key West and they do a ten day festival for Halloween down there. Jessica CoddingtonJessica Coddington · Friday · 11–02–2007 · 01:19PM
Anyone that is doing Folklore on ghosts and/or hauntings there is a show on the Scfi Channel tonight at 9:00 called Ghost Hunters. I’m not sure if it woulf help but it might be kinda cool to see these “ghost hunters” in action and if they catch anything. Deanna Ventura
I chose urban legends and ghost stories as a type of folklore, interviewed individuals about their perspective on ghosts, and focused on ghost reports from colleges, restaurants, and cemeteries. Cory Wohlhueter · Tuesday · 10–30–2007 · 06:02PM
If anyone is planning a wedding, or recently got married, I would love to include you in my fieldwork. Please contact me if you have the time to sit and chat for a bit! my email address is Loveak12@mail.buffalostate.edu Thanks so much! Abbey Love · Tuesday · 10–30–2007 · 05:20PM
For anyone who interested in learning more about Bernice Johnson Reagon she has a website: http://www.bernicejohnsonreagon.com. There is also some clips of her on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bernice+johnson+reagon. I hope you guys enjoy Robert Roach · Tuesday · 10–30–2007 · 03:52PM
If any of you are craving to get out of Buffalo for a night out, or a concert in a really amazing Club, go to The Guvernment in Toronto. This place is absolutly amazing. I’ve traveled a lot and there is no club like this one. The people in Toronto are so culturally diverse also, there are so many different ethnicties there. It’s just a lot of fun and only 2 1/2 hours away. Check out their website to see upcoming shows: http://www.theguvernment.com
Rachel Keller · Tuesday · 10–30–2007 · 12:17PM
Since Halloween is on its way this site may be of interest: http://www.americanfolklore.net/spooky-stories.html. This site has a lot of neat stories, including ghost stories. Jill Smith Jill Smith · Monday · 10–29–2007 · 07:14PM
If anyone is interested, I discovered a great traditional Irish band. They call themselves The Dustmen and they play really great music. I saw them at Shannon’s Pub on Niagara Falls Blvd. and it seems that they play around Buffalo pretty regularly. Here’s their website: http://www.thedustmenband.com. Check them out. They are a great time! Emily Wopperer · Sunday · 10–28–2007 · 10:10PM
I went to the Theater District Ghost Walk this past Saturday. I think the last one is this Saturday at 7 pm. I would highly recommend this one or the Allentown Ghost walk on Friday at 7pm. It’s very informative and gives you a great deal of history on this area including the war of 1812. I would highly recommend this even if you’re not doing your paper on Ghost Stories / Urban Legends. http://www.masonwinfield.com/ghost_walk.php Chris Cangialosi · Thursday · 10–25–2007 · 04:24PM
I’m doing my fieldwork project on Polish-American traditions. I really want to find information on Easter traditions but I’m having a hard time finding any. If anyone knows of a site that would help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Kristie Dubaj · Tuesday · 10–23–2007 · 05:11PM
I would suggest reading the information about bibliography on Polish-American folklore that I posted on the “Polish-American Folklore” link on the “Fieldwork Project” page of the wiki several weeks ago. A search in the MLA International Bibliography using the terms “Polish-American” and “folk*” will turn up several excellent articles in peer-reviewed journals on the subject of Easter traditions. Websites are not an acceptable alternative. Lydia Fish · Wednesday · 10–24–2007 · 10:21AM
I am browsing the internet for corn mazes to go to around the Buffalo Area. Has anyone been to any good ones? If so, can you tell me about them. Anyways, while i was browsing I came across a web site with “The History of Holloween”, and it also includes Holloween Statistics. The site is: http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/halloweenhistory.php
Hope this site is helpful to someone doing Holloween as a project. John Logal[[~John Logal · Monday · 10–22–2007 · 08:12PM]]
Hey guys, check this website out. It has an excerpt of a book that is concerning William Hugh Jansen’s article “The Esoteric-Exoteric Factor in Folklore”
http://books.google.com/books?id=HPsCHy3nsA8C&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=%22the+esoteric+exoteric+factor+in+folklore%22&source=web&ots=U_y4ZhrPL3&sig=ysbY4W2UWpjtT1ER5OO59OpzbDU#PPA41,M1 John Logal[[~John Logal · Monday · 10–22–2007 · 07:31PM]]
I don’t know if anyone is doing a fieldwork project on Folk Music and Dance but I cam across this video on YouTube called “Mongol Folklore dance and music” http://youtube.com/watch?v=6ULBSc0KEQ0
John Logal · Tuesday · 10–16–2007 · 04:07PM]]
I was watching a television program called Assume the Position and came across an interesting piece of folklore that I would like to share. In the song, “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” the lyric, “stick a feather in your hat, and call it macaroni,” referred to a time in the 18th century. According to the program this was a time of great hostility between the British and the Colonists, the British were making fun of the English who dressed in macaroni fashion. Macaroni fashion then is what we refer to as homosexual today. However, I have found a web-site that explains this very differently than the program on television. Take a look at it, its interesting because it is a song we all grew up singing. Here is the link and explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroni_%28fashion%29 Megen Schiffler · Tuesday · 10–16–2007 · 11:49AM
The music CD, Into the Fire, found on the website http://blackirish.com is not only relevant to occupational folklore; it has a meaningful message to many areas of the US stricken by extreme drought. Susan Meckes · Monday · 10–15–2007 · 02:04PM
I’ve heard some recent BSC folklore that may or may not have some truth to it. Several people have told me that taking a laptop through those security sensors as you exit the Butler Library has fried more than one computer. I don’t know if this is true, but it’s interesting folklore even if its just an urban legend. Adam Kessler · Monday · 10–15–2007 · 10:43AM
This is really interesting! These stories do turn up, often as cautionary tales about airport security. Did you check it out on www.snopes.com? Lydia Fish · Monday · 10–15–2007 · 05:01PM
With regards to Fieldwork: I happen to have a signed copy of this book (which i JUST noticed) and it reads: “To Howie, the only rule is on P. 257. Bruce” I thought this might be helpful for everyone. Page 257 is the start of chapter 4 on ethics. It is a quote from the philosopher Hippocrates that says “If you can do no good, atleast do no harm.” What a great philosophy, don’t you think? Abbey Love · Sunday · 10–14–2007 · 08:37PM
For anyone concerned:
There’s a great new “folk/punk” band by the name of Defiance, Ohio playing this Sunday at 29 Custer Buffalo, NY (by UB South Campus) for $6 at 6pm.
If you’d like to look them up online, they have all of their songs/lyrics/tour dates up at www.defianceohio.terrorware.com.
Katherine Teall · Thursday · 10–11–2007 · 03:49PM
The following information is for Polish American wedding and holiday folklore for anyone interested.
The following will direct you to the MLA site for books in the Butler library database:
This next website will bring you to the publication search page in the Butler library database and is a link directly to the Polish American Journal. Just enter the key words “wedding traditions” and the site will lead you to Polish American wedding informmation. The key word “holiday” can also be used in the same publication search for information regarding Polish American holiday celebration.
http://proxy.buffalostate.edu:2489/pqdweb?RQT=318&pmid=58851
Also check the following web sites for additional Polish wedding traditions:
http://culture.polishsite.us/articles/art108.html
http://www.pwaa.org/events.html
David Skierczynski · Tuesday · 10–09–2007 · 08:17PM
Dear David
This is very helpful! But you should post it on the “Polish-American” link on the “Fieldwork Projects” page. Lydia Fish · Wednesday · 10–10–2007 · 09:38AM
Concert Update
Title: The Great Day Tour.
Performance: Saturday, October 20, 2007, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Cost: General $15.00
I am putting a page up for anyone who plan on attending to sign up. If anyone is interested in going to the concert as a group you can sign up. Concert Signup Page. Robert Roach · Tuesday · 10–09–2007 · 03:49PM
Thank you Robert! I hope lots of students will take advantage of this opportunity to hear great music and pick up a little extra credit. Lydia Fish · Wednesday · 10–10–2007 · 09:38AM
This Saturday The Avett Brothers are playing at the Town Ballroom. I would consider them a bluegrass jam-rock band (I don’t think that’s a real genre, I made it up.) They were at The 10,000 Lakes Festival over the Summer, and I think they have a real interesting sound. Some of you might like them so check them out this weekend or on iTunes. Have a good holiday weekend!
Megan Westenfield · Friday · 10–05–2007 · 02:50PM
the following website contains lyrics for songs
2: Little Ol’ Oscar Deuce
4: Tchepone
6: Has anybody seen my smoke?
26: There are no fighter pilots in hell
27: Raven Faccero
David Wilde · Sunday · 09–30–2007 · 08:19PM
Nice work David! Lydia Fish · Monday · 10–01–2007 · 10:29AM
I found this website that has some lyrics for the Air Force CD. Hope it can be of some help. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cloudbuster/military.htm
Richard Kimmich · Wednesday · 09–26–2007 · 08:36PM
Good web searching! Lydia Fish · Thursday · 09–27–2007 · 09:21AM
Here is the site that Professor Fish mentioned in class Monday for “The Ballad Of A Shau” if anybody is interested: http://skyraider.org/skyassn/fisher/fishermoh.htm
Jill Smith · Tuesday · 09–25–2007 · 08:42PM
Well done, Jill! Thank you for sharing! Lydia Fish · Wednesday · 09–26–2007 · 04:38PM
For anyone interested the web site listed below is official site for the Air Force’s glossary of terms. http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/usaf/afdd1-2.pdf David Skierczynski · Sunday · 09–23–2007 · 12:05AM
Nice work David!
These are current “official” acronyms rather than occupational “folk” slang terms, so their usefulness may be a bit limited in tracking down phrases from the songs on your CD. But it is a great website and I am definitely adding it to my book marks. Thank you for tracking it down. Lydia Fish · Sunday · 09–23–2007 · 03:16PM
For anyone that doesn’t have the CD yet. http://www.folklore.ms/mp3/field-work/other-collections/vietnam-verterans-oral-history-project/2001ca-occupational-folk-songs-(CD)/index.htm
John Logal · Tuesday · 09–25–2007 · 11:55PM]]
If anyone has not yet purchased the CD, this Website will not be very helpful. It contains only thirty-second sound bites from the songs on the recording, which is the legal amount one may post on the Web. Lydia Fish · Friday · 09–21–2007 · 02:56PM
Discussion of songs on the CD Occupational Folksongs of the United States Air Force
There is a video that goes with the song “Stand to Your Glasses”. The site is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOr8OtpctpE&mode=related&search= John Logal · Tuesday · 09–25–2007 · 11:55PM]]
Good detective work!
The clip is from the 1938 film Dawn Patrol. The song is also included in an earlier version of the film made in 1930. Lydia Fish · Friday · 09–21–2007 · 02:56PM
A great article from the L.A. Times about tunnel legends on college campuses. This one will be extremely helpful for any student working on local legends as her/his fieldwork project.
More about campus tunnel legends from the folklore on-line discussion group PUBLORE. Lydia Fish · Wednesday · 09–19–2007 · 11:54AM
A Great Day on Eldridge Street Tour: A Gathering of World-Renowned Klezmer Virtuosos
Performance: Saturday, October 20, 2007: 8:00 p.m.
Conceived of and led by klezmer virtuoso Yale Strom, this notable gathering of musicians will introduce audiences to klezmer, the deeply moving wedding and folk music played by Eastern European Jews. Thirteen of the world
