Last Friday’s Ball of Wax 26/Tribute to Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music show was a blast. Huge thanks to all the great artists who played, to Greg Vandy (American Standard Time) and Devon Leger (Hearth Music), to the Columbia City Theater, and to everyone who came out and helped make it such a huge success. Unfortunately, as far as I know, all of our plans for audio and video documentation fell through, so this might well end up being one of those “you had to be there” events. Personally, I am thrilled to have been there.
One highlight from the evening that I can share with you is Drew Christie‘s video animating a story told by John Cohen about his first time meeting Harry Smith. Most first-person Harry Smith stories are hilarious and bizarre, but this is a singularly great one, and Drew’s animation brings it to life brilliantly.
Another way to get a small taste of the sounds and and creative energy from last Friday is, of course, to get your own copy of Ball of Wax 26, which you can do right over here. Limited edition and super-cheap, they make a great addition to your own music collection or gift for that special music lover in your life.
Thank you for listening.