True Blue Sam the Travelin' Man: Valentine Countdown Bonus! St. James Infirmary Blues, Arlo Guthrie and the University of Kentucky Orchestra

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Valentine Countdown Bonus! St. James Infirmary Blues, Arlo Guthrie and the University of Kentucky Orchestra

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Anonymous said...: I was at this concert. Good show! Arlo complimented the oboist(sp?) at the end of applause.; February 7, 2024 at 9:21 PM
David aka True Blue Sam said...: Anon: Arlo says in his liner notes that he thinks this is his best album, and that this rendition of The City of New Orleans is his favorite. I have to agree! This album is always in our car stereo. It is still available on his website. He frequently comments on Rising Son Records on Facebook.; February 8, 2024 at 10:06 PM
David aka True Blue Sam said...: Anon: Here is a writeup that Arlo put on John Nardolillo's FaceBook page about his In Times Like These album. "Arlo Guthrie
May 1, 2021
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May 1, 2021 - Washington, MA - The Farm
15 years ago, March 10th 2006 I was Lexington, KY working on a fairly ambitious project - A recording of a benefit concert at The Singletary Center for the Arts at The University of Kentucky. It was called "In Times Like These." My friend, John Nardolillo was conducting the UK Symphony Orchestra, in concert with me. My old friend, Al Tucker was doing the front of house sound, while my new friend, George Massenburg was recording the event.
Something unexpected happened. It turned out to be one of those nights that rarely comes along at all - Pure unadulterated magic. The wondrous arrangements were done by my friend Jamie Burton. But, Singletary is not known for its acoustics, student orchestras are not known for professionalism, and there were circumstances that made what occurred seem unlikely.
Somehow all the expected challenges were overcome by what can only be described as grace. The fact that it happened is one thing, but to have it recorded is more in the miracle department. It will probably not be remembered (if it is at all) as the most successful record I'd ever made, but it is without question the best. It's not the best for back porch pickin' or of some historic value like other recordings I've made, but it's the best anyway especially if you are inclined to love the best of both worlds (musically speaking).
I was reminded of all this as I enjoyed my morning cup of coffee and hearing stuff on the radio. There's a sound that never comes thru the speakers, that hits you mostly in the gut. You can feel it as well as hear it. It's memorable as a physical experience as well as an audible one. And I was remembering what that felt like earlier today, as well as being thankful I was able to be there.
The same can be said for all kinds of live music. There's nothing like actually being there. So as venues open up again, and schedules start to fill in, I remain thankful for the 50+ years I was able to do just that. I get messages and see comments from people who were at one gig or another over the years and decades. I was there too, sometimes alone, but mostly with friends and family who enjoyed being there as well.
I was communicating with Pat Boone recently about the time I began work on Steve Goodman's song "The City of New Orleans" which had begun is his recording studio in Hollywood. Although we have different views on a whole lot of stuff, the fact remains that my most commercially successful recording was begun at Pat's studio (that was a long time ago). The final version was recorded elsewhere in Hollywood. The first recording of that song will remain the one most people will remember. But, the one I like is the one we recorded 15 years ago with a full symphony orchestra. There've been a lot of recordings in-between too.
"in Times Like These" is still available from our Get Stuff at www.arloguthrie.com"; February 9, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Rules To Live By

Firearms; Col. Jeff Cooper's Rules
1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target and what lies beyond it.

Knives
1. Never cut toward yourself.
2. Always cut away from yourself.
3. Never cut yourself.

AND
If you drop a knife or gun, let it fall!

Chainsaws

1. Always wear your safety gear when running your saw: hard hat, eye, face, hearing protection, cut resistant protection for your legs, heavy boots, gloves (depending on work conditions).

2. Safety devices on the saw must be in working order: front hand guard,chain brake, chain catcher, throttle lockout, and right hand guard.

3. Hold the saw on the ground or lock it between your knees for starting. No 'Drop Starts.' Set the chain brake before cranking.

4. The engine must idle reliably without turning the chain.

5. The chain must be sharpened properly, including properly set depth gauges.

6. The chain must be adjusted to remove slack and still run freely.

7. The operator must understand the forces on different parts of the bar as the saw runs: push, pull, kickback and attack.

8. Both hands must always be on the saw when the chain is running. The thumbs must be wrapped around the handles. Both feet should be firmly planted on the ground.

9. The operator must always know where the end of the bar is, and what it's doing.

10. Don't let the upper (kickback) corner of the bar contact anything when the chain is running unless the tip has been buried with the lower corner.

11. Let off of the throttle before pulling out of a pinch on the top part of the bar.

12. Make a plan for every tree you cut. Assess hazards, lean, escape routes, forward cuts, and back cuts. Evaluate the forward or backward lean, and the side lean of every tree you cut. Know your limits.

13. Clear your work area and your escape path of brush, vines, and other hazards that can trip you or catch your saw.

14. Escape from the bullseye when the tree tips. 90% of accidents happen within 12 feet of the stump. Go more than 15 feet, and stay out of the bullseye until things stop falling.

15. Keep spectators away more than twice the height of the tree in the direction it will fall.

16. Don't cut alone.

17. Keep your body and the swamper's out of the line of the bar in case of a kickback.

18. Set the brake when taking over two steps or when moving through tripping hazards. Keep your trigger finger off of the throttle when you are moving.

19. DO NOT operate a chainsaw from a ladder! Operating with your feet off the ground requires special training.

20. Do not cut above your shoulders.

21. Springpoles must be shaved on the inside of the apex between the ascending and descending sides. If the apex is higher than you shoulders, stand under the springpole and cut it low on the descending side. It will release upward, away from you.Leaning and heavily loaded poles that are too small to bore cut for a hinge should be shaved on the compressed side until they fold.

22. Do not cut a tree that is holding up a lodged tree. Do not work under a lodged tree. Think about a mouse trying to steal the cheese out of a trap.

23. Instruct your swampers and helpers to NEVER approach you from behind or the sides to within the reach of your saw when you are cutting. If you pull out of a cut with the chain running, or have a severe kickback, the swamper can be killed if he is coming up behind you!

24!! Quit When You Are Tired!

25!! Pause and review; reflect, when you are being pushed. You may be pushed into danger. Do not let pressure cause you to ignore safety rules!

Cutting dead and rotten trees is something I have had lots of practice doing, and it always comes down to basics and following the rules. Build a good hinge, even if there is just a thin shell to work with. Support the back side of the hinge with wedges if the tree is punky or hollow. Don't fight side lean or back lean. Release it quickly and get away from the stump. Tell your co-workers what your steps are before you crank your saw. You will live long.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Valentine Countdown Bonus! St. James Infirmary Blues, Arlo Guthrie and the University of Kentucky Orchestra

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