On Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. I’ll be performing Irish music and reading Irish poetry at the local Rotary Club’s Irish Whiskey Tasting, which will be held at the West Monroe Convention Center. Help this fine organization out by attending.
ED MILLER LYRICS
Here are the lyrics of another song by Ed Miller, one of my favorite Scottish musicians I’ve mentioned on this blog before. The song is entitled, “My Old Martin Guitar.” As I begin to get more and better bookings for solo performances, this song means more and more to me. I actually own a Taylor and a Guild, though I did attempt to buy a Martin guitar once (It was sold the day before I got the money together, so I bought the old American-made Guild instead) I’ve transcribed the lyrics, so forgive me if I made a mistake.
My Old Martin Guitar
Some people they say I don’t work, boys
My life is all leisure and ease
Well, it’s true that I ramble around, boys
Drink whiskey and do as I please
For I’ve worked all over this country
Know most of the jobs that are gone
But I like best just singing these folk songs
And to play my old Martin guitar
While I have worked on a farm, boys
I’ve helped a forest anew
I’ve been a white collar worker, boys
In a factory I’ve worked with a will
Yes I’ve worked all over this country
I’ve even worked in a bar
But I like best just singing these folk songs
and to play my old Martin guitar
I don’t have much education, boys
So politics, they’re not for me
I just want a life for me family, boys
In a world where we’re equal and free
And I hope for a great day that’s coming
Without hatred, killing or war,
And I hope I might even be helping
As I play my old Martin guitar.
A Blurb and Listing in Scotland for The Scottish Alphabet a children’s picture book by Rickey E. PIttman:
A site called BooksfromScotland.com said this of my new Scottish Alphabet children’s book:
“The ABCs of Scotland are explored in rhyme, imagery, and history. Accompanied by illustrations that capture the beauty of Scotland, folk musician Rickey E. Pittman educates readers to the legendary Scottish way of life in clever rhymes that will entertain readers of all ages.”
You can find that link here:
Hmmmm…. Irish Whiskey, could be worth the price of a plane ticket. I’m a Bushmills man myself but have a bottle of Jamesons direct from the distillery that is about 50 years old that I haven’t been able to force myself to crack open. Huge fan of a guy named David Bromberg – performed quite a bit of folk, blue grass & Irish folk music back in the day – He’s in Wilmington Delaware these days – still performs – but also makes (by hand) fiddles & (I think) guitars & mandolins. The man could flat out play & had an awesome band. I have a mandolin that was handmade in Italy in the 20’s – left to me by my Aunt who served as an Army nurse in Africa & Italy during WW2. Never got the hang of it myself so it sits in the case these days. Have a great day. D