It's a story told by a C&O boatman in the canal's waning days. I co-wrote it with my mom (Phyllis), and she plays the violin and sings harmony on the recording. We debuted it at the end of my talk at the C&O Canal Association's Annual Heritage event!
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform "Carolina in My Mind" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2023.
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform "Ashokan Farewell" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2023.
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform a Newfoundland classic "Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2023.
"Cringe Jingle Bells"
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform "King of the Road" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2022.
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform "Come Monday" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2022.
GUAR editor-in-chief and mother of the author (Phyllis Shea) joined Jim for some Irish music at Cadence Clubhouse in Pittsburgh!
A surprise appearance by Curt, a bagpiper, who happened to have his pipes in the trunk of his car!
Jim performs "Wildflowers" at Cadence Cellars in Pittsburgh, PA, March 2023
Maybe Marty should stick to cycling - and sitting :-)
Jim and Phyllis (his mom and chief "Get Up and Ride" editor) perform "Hard Times" at Beans in the Belfry Cafe in Brunswick, MD in Aug 2022.
Jim sings the CSN classic as a tribute to David Crosby just after his passing.
Jim sings a Tom Petty classic (with a little help with some guys on a bachelor party!) just off the GAP Trail in Ohiopyle, PA
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