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Ball of Wax 59 Songs: Moe Provencher & Carrie Biell: “A Bit of a Hard Time”

I don’t believe in magic or fate or astrology or pretty much anything along those lines (except jinxes), but I do love the wonderful coincidences and synchronicities that projects like this often serve up. Another bit of magic that my … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 59 Songs: Nic Masangkay – “Like Moon River”

I have not heard Moe Provencher’s original version of “Like Moon River.” You probably haven’t either. In fact, it may well be that only Moe and Nic Masangkay have had that pleasure. You see, Nic and Moe went the extra … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 59: Covers! 2/21 at Lo-Fi

Ball of Wax 59: Covers with Frames in Motion, Amanda Winterhalter, Sam Russell, Medejin, Annie Ford, Nic Masangkay, and Levi Fuller & the Library Friday, February 21, 8pm Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave. E Ball of Wax 59 CD … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 50 Songs: Moe Provencher – “The Light Is You”

I come back again and again to trying to proselytize the appeal of the plainspoken folk blues song. Among well-trained musicians, I feel there is rarely a full appreciation of the craft. Thankfully, Moe Provencher has made my argument for … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 48 Songs: Thuraya Ahmad Hasan Ghannam w/ Moe Provencher – “تذكروني”

This song – whose Arabic title is pronounced “Tethekrooni,” and loosely translates as “Remember Me” – is the result of an impressive, heartfelt collaboration across generations, cultures, and the great divide between the dead and the living. The primary vocal … Continue reading

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BoW 48 at Conor Byrne! Songs of Resistance at Folklife!

Hello there, Friends of Wax. There are a couple events coming up that you should know about if you like music, or resistance, or languages. I hope to see you at both. (Or at least one. [But really, come on, … Continue reading

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