Tornado and COVID changed everything for Gillian Welch (in a good way)
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Time’s the revelator. Gillian Welch told us 20 years ago. Archaic language, mystical visions and all, the song that opened her breakthrough album was a riposte to those who called her a “pretender” from California dabbling in the dark woods of Appalachia. Ten songs later, a musical revelation of historic proportions was undeniable.
But even America’s queen of the bluegrass/old-time folk renaissance couldn’t foresee the silver linings the terrible year of 2020 would bring.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings: All the Good Times review – lockdown covers of Dylan and Prine
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Rawlings rates lightsaber fights in “The Mandalorian” (2020) and “Star Wars Rebels” (2017).
He breaks down sword fights such as “Rob Roy” (1995) and “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938).
Dave Rawlings has over 15 years’ experience teaching Western swordsmanship. He has been featured in the documentary series “Warriors” and “Bloody Tales of the Tower.” He advised The Wallace Collection on its exhibition “The Noble Art of the Sword,” and he teaches longsword at the London Longsword Academy.
Following is a transcript of the video.
– Dave Rawlings: I hate how he’s holding his sword. Orlando Bloom is holding his sword in a manner that upsets me.
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A precious pocket of old growth forest in Mullumbimby is a step closer to being in public hands after Byron Shire councillors voted to take responsibility for the site last week.
Tallowood Ridge, located next to the Tallowood housing estate off Left Bank Road, features 100-year-old trees that are home to numerous species including koalas.
Court orders
The site is protected by Land and Environment Court orders, but was set to become the responsibility of a small group of private landowners.
This raised concerns that more of the old growth trees would be lost and that the site would suffer from a lack of regular maintenance.
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Jade Bird joins Jill Riley of The Current s Morning Show to talk about finding a place to fly her freak flag (Austin), working with legendary Nashville producer Dave Cobb on her upcoming release, and what she s been up to this year.
Interview Transcript
[JILL RILEY] Hi there. I m Jill Riley from The Current s Morning Show. I keep you company your weekday mornings from five to ten and when I m not keeping you company in the morning, I m really really honored to be part of The Current s virtual sessions and so I just want to start by saying welcome to you, and a huge thank you for being a member and for supporting Minnesota Public Radio and supporting The Current, because really, you make these virtual sessions happen. You make it all happen here at The Current. I am very excited for this one, just love playing her music. Songs like Lottery , Uh Huh , I Get No Joy , Jade Bird put out an EP in 2017 called
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