Dulcimer Junction Issue 18
August 22, 2024In this latest edition - Dulcimer Junction No.18 – we have a lovely tune played by members of the Southern Nonsuch Meet – an insight into the background of mountain dulcimer maestro Geoff Reeve Black – a first hearing of an unusual track from the new album from Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – a look at how dulcimers have been used to accompany other instruments and singing – and advice on playing in a ceilidh band.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 17
May 30, 2024Dulcimer Junction No.17 contains an interesting mix of dulcimer music – used in a variety of settings. There are some tracks from the archives – we visit John Pearse’s Music Room in 1970 – and have a short sample piece of a stage performance which featured Chris Coe – brought to our attention recently, by Vic Gammon.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 16
March 2, 2024Dulcimer Junction No.16 is devoted entirely to the memory and appreciation, of long-time Nonsuch member Chris Coe - who passed away after a long illness on the 20th December 2023. Chris has given so much to the world with her music, her teaching and her boundless love of people - she touched many of our lives – and there are countless people singing, dancing and playing an instrument now because of her influence.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 15
November 22, 2023Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.15, you’ll hear players of both kinds of dulcimer – we say farewell to long-time Nonsuch member Lyndsay Porteous who died recently, and remember his contribution to the world of music – we hear about plans to bring mountain dulcimer workshops to northern Italy – there’s music from one of our Nonsuch members, performing on the hallowed stage at The Bridge Folk Club in Newcastle – we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the song ‘Amazing Grace’- oh, and some tunes for you to listen to - and to play along with.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 14
August 10, 2023Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No. 14, you will hear some lovely music from experienced players and tutors for both kinds of dulcimer – Grace Bayliss (at the age of 6) continues the Woodley family tradition, playing the plucked dulcimer in the Birmingham traditional style – we hear about the Dedication of the Nonsuch Bench in memory of John Shaw during Halsway Dulcimer Week – and about a musical visit to a local school – oh, and there are also some tunes for you to listen to - and to play along with.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 13
June 12, 2023Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.13, you will hear the magical music of the Bowed Psaltery – tunes and songs from players of the hammered dulcimer – a variety of different ways of accompanying songs using the Appalachian or mountain dulcimer – a spotlight on the tune St. Anne’s Reel - more dulcimer connections - and (as always) some tunes for you to listen to - and play along with (if you have a fancy to).
Dulcimer Junction Issue 12
March 14, 2023Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.12, you will hear the magical sounds of the Salterio Italiano – we’ll be visiting the Ozark Highlands Radio Dulcimer Jamboree – there’s news of a new vinyl album from the alternative indie band Tape Runs out – a preview of a track from the forthcoming album of the folk/rock opera ‘The Ballad of William Jobling’ – and more.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 11
December 1, 2022Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.11, you will find – Angeline Morrison singing a lovely traditional springtime song – there’s a new CD from Ken Kolodner – contributions from the late John Howson and also the late John Shaw – a couple of recordings from The Night of the Living Dulcimers – and some tunes for you to listen to - and play (if you have a fancy to).
Dulcimer Junction Issue 10
August 19, 2022Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of sounds in Dulcimer Junction No.10, you will find – ‘Summer Garland’’ from Jody Marshall - music from the late mountain dulcimer wiz, David Schnaufer – sounds of the hammered dulcimer from the late David Kettlewell and his group Trotto – Aubrey Atwater continues her memories of Jean Ritchie – Jacqueline McDonald of the duo Jacqui & Bridie talks about one of their links with Jean Ritchie – John Mason plays live at Chimney Rock Park – and (in memory of John Howson) there’s a track from The Old Hat Dance Band.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 9
June 1, 2022Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. In Dulcimer Junction No.9, we have amazing variety. Ashley Hutchings – mountain dulcimer links; tunes to play; music linked to a concert review; Jean Ritchie remembered in an Ozark Mountain Radio podcast by Aubrey Atwater; a song of hope for the future; the sounds of a hommel or épinette; and music from the Paganini of the fiddle – James Hill.
Nonsuch plays Nonesuch – 30 year Celebration Video
March 17, 2022As part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations we invite you to join in a group recording of our namesake tune ‘Nonesuch’. Full details of how to do this are now here. The deadline for your submission is 1st May 2022.
Dulcimer Junction Issue 8
February 27, 2022Hear contributions from Nonsuch members linking to a number of articles in the newsletter. Among the variety of topics in Dulcimer Junction No.8 - you will find - tunes to play; a book recommendation – which covers the history of the folk revival; more information about dance music in the 17th Century; and music recorded by Jack Bethel in his history of the dulcimer in Scotland.