Riley B. (B.B.) King

 

September 16, 1925 ~ May 14, 2015

Thank you for all the great sounds!

POTLUCK MUSIC JAM

JUNE 6, 2015

7 MILE CREEK (Halfway between St Peter, MN & Mankato, MN on Hwy 169)

NOON TO SUNSET

Love music? Whether it is playing it, listening to it or dancing to it, come join us for an afternoon of musical fun, good food and friendship!

Bring your family, friends, music, love of music and a dish to pass!

Hosted by Dusty Rockers!
Questions or anything I forgot? Email me at rbh.575@gmail.com or larose575@yahoo.com

S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald, The Pride of the American Flag

Today the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald is on my mind. The song, Edmund Fitzgerald, was written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot, an international folk singer from Canada. The ship, S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald, inspired the song. Mighty Fitz, was a freighter, sailing The Great Lakes for 17 years, hauling taconite iron ore from the Minnesota Iron Range to Detroit, Michigan.

Each time I hear the song, I can't help but think of the 29 souls lost on Lake Superior, November 10, 1975. This posting is dedicated to these brave souls. Imagine, if you will, the ship's bell ringing once for each name you read below.

S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald Ship's Bell

Ernest M. McSorley; Master; Toledo, Ohio
Frederick J. Beetcher; Porter; Superior, Wisconsin
John H. McCarthy; First Mate; Bay Village, Ohio
Thomas Bentsen; Oiler; St Joseph, Missouri
James A. Pratt; Second Mate; Lakewood, Ohio
Thomas D. Borgeson; AB Maintenance Man; Duluth, Minnesota
Michael E. Armagost; Third Mate; Iron River, Wisconsin
Nolan F. Church; Porter; Silver Bay, Minnesota
George J. Holl; Chief Engineer; Cabot, Pennsylvania
Ransom E. Cundy; Watchman; Superior, Wisconsin
Edward F. Bindon; First Asst. Engineer; Oregon, Ohio
Bruce L. Hudson; Deckhand; North Olmsted, Ohio
Thomas E. Edwards; Second Asst. Engineer; Oregon, Ohio
Allen G. Kalmon; Second Cook; Washburn, Wisconsin
Russel G. Haskell; Second Asst. Engineer; Millbury, Ohio
Gordon F. MacLellan; Wiper; Clearwater, Florida
Oliver J. Champeau; Third Asst.; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Joseph W. Mazes; Special Maintenance Man; Ashland, Wisconsin
Eugene W. O'Brien; wheelsman; St. Paul, Minnesota
William J. Spengler; Watchman; Toledo, Ohio
Karl A. Peckol; Watchman; Ashtabula, Ohio
Mark A. Thomas; Deckhand; Richmond Heights, Ohio
John J. Poviach; Wheelsman; Bradenton, Florida
Ralph G. Walton; Oiler; Fremont, Ohio
Robert C. Rafferty; Steward; Toledo, Ohio
David E. Weiss; Cadet (Deck); Agoura, California
Paul M. Riippa; Deckhand; Ashtabula, Ohio
Blaine H. Wilhelm; Oiler; Moquah, Wisconsin
John D. Simmons; Wheelsman; Ashland, Wisconsin

S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald

http://www.ssefo.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmund_Fitzgerald
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Lightfoot
Stonehouse, Frederick. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Avery Color Studios, 1978.

New Cables!!!

After a long hiatus from recording and sometimes even playing music, Dusty Rockers is back. To begin with, we are seriously considering at least one jam at a local county park and will be posting details as they become a little more solid.

The first baby step arrived today... new cables!!! They are short but they are a start and no more crackling cables... YEAH!

Damh the Bard

So to lift my spirits I am going to share an artist who is alive and well and makes some awesome music! His songs are written in the Old World Tradition of the Druidic Bard. 

Druidic Bards were vested with the honor and responsibility of passing on the Druidic tradition in the form of story and song. Damh the Bard has taken on this tradition in the form of song. 

By following this link you can get a taste for the music that Damh the Bard makes. Close your eyes, imagine the fires burning bright while Damh the Bard shares the stories of old.

http://www.paganmusic.co.uk/

Sam Cooke 1931-1964

Known as the Father of Soul, the King of Soul. You died way to young.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cooke

In Memorium Pete Seeger (1919-2014)

Pete Seeger ~ May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014

Another great has passed on.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Seeger

Phil Everly

Phil Everly 

February 1, 1937 ~ January 3, 2014

Have a blast in Rock & Roll Heaven!

Imagine

John Lennon
October 9, 1940-December 8, 1980

Family Jam

Okay, I didn't get picture taken at the October Family Jam. There was so much good fun going on that I purely and simply forgot. Playing with the music was fun, friends and family were wonderful to see again, the food was great and everyone had a great time in spite of the rocky start.

This is what the deck looked like just outside of Owatonna, Minnesota when we arrived shortly after 1 p.m. on October 19, 2013.

Probably the last big Family Jam of the year but next year we will start doing this earlier so we can have more of them.

Until then, thank you Linda and Harold for all your work to make this happen and thank you friends and family for coming out. Last but not least lots of thanks and appreciation for the milk house heaters.

In Memorium

Still miss you 16 years later.

http://joe-henry.com/reel-john-denver.html

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=2122

Playin' Family Jams for the fun of it!!!

Dusty Rockers are jamming at family gatherings. We have a new musician with a new instrument that is making things interesting... WE FINALLY HAVE A DRUMMER... YEAH!!!

We are still in the process of 'locking in' with Harold the Drummer and it is happening slowly but surely.

Our next and probably last jam of the season will be October 19 in the big town of Medford, Minnesota. Here is an old photo to honor those who have gone and days and nights of good music and good friends. Good times were had with Monte Gallea and Jim Beck, miss ya bunches!

While it is good to remember those who have gone before with affection, it is never good to dwell in the past. I will be doing my level best to post pictures from the upcoming jam. There are not only new friends but new family members who I am looking forward to sharing with you all.