Rootsminer
@rootsminer.bsky.social
Miner of obscure rural musical artifacts. Born the day Bob Wills died.
15 years ago, this boy showed up during a brutal stretch of winter. Found the owner, who suggested he'd be happier with us.
We'd never been cat people, but our 4 and 7 year old boys were very keen to try. After 15 years of being the best cat, he is due to depart the earthly plane today. RIP Onyx.
We'd never been cat people, but our 4 and 7 year old boys were very keen to try. After 15 years of being the best cat, he is due to depart the earthly plane today. RIP Onyx.
December 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
15 years ago, this boy showed up during a brutal stretch of winter. Found the owner, who suggested he'd be happier with us.
We'd never been cat people, but our 4 and 7 year old boys were very keen to try. After 15 years of being the best cat, he is due to depart the earthly plane today. RIP Onyx.
We'd never been cat people, but our 4 and 7 year old boys were very keen to try. After 15 years of being the best cat, he is due to depart the earthly plane today. RIP Onyx.
Just discovered this Christmas tune recorded 15 years ago today while we were preparing for a show in Victoria, Virginia.
In the show, we did a marcharound at the end of this number, and our geriatric audience reacted like we'd just done some real rock and roll stuff.
youtu.be/GiplMlJo2qE?...
In the show, we did a marcharound at the end of this number, and our geriatric audience reacted like we'd just done some real rock and roll stuff.
youtu.be/GiplMlJo2qE?...
RootStone in Victoria VA
YouTube video by Jefebass
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just discovered this Christmas tune recorded 15 years ago today while we were preparing for a show in Victoria, Virginia.
In the show, we did a marcharound at the end of this number, and our geriatric audience reacted like we'd just done some real rock and roll stuff.
youtu.be/GiplMlJo2qE?...
In the show, we did a marcharound at the end of this number, and our geriatric audience reacted like we'd just done some real rock and roll stuff.
youtu.be/GiplMlJo2qE?...
Unexpectedly home alone for a large chunk of today. What to do?
I settled on fiddle practice and ear training with CFB on mute.
It’s like a middle aged sequel to ‘Risky Business’.
I settled on fiddle practice and ear training with CFB on mute.
It’s like a middle aged sequel to ‘Risky Business’.
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Unexpectedly home alone for a large chunk of today. What to do?
I settled on fiddle practice and ear training with CFB on mute.
It’s like a middle aged sequel to ‘Risky Business’.
I settled on fiddle practice and ear training with CFB on mute.
It’s like a middle aged sequel to ‘Risky Business’.
In addition to serving me up this playlist this afternoon, my local low power station is giving me the Judas Priest track that ‘My Sharona’ was nicked from.
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In addition to serving me up this playlist this afternoon, my local low power station is giving me the Judas Priest track that ‘My Sharona’ was nicked from.
Saw Cincinnati Ballet’s production of “The Great Gatsby” last night, last show of the the US premiere of the ballet.
Amazing show, and I was grateful that a certain Ohio resident didn’t show up during a sorta racy scene involving a couch.
Amazing show, and I was grateful that a certain Ohio resident didn’t show up during a sorta racy scene involving a couch.
November 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Saw Cincinnati Ballet’s production of “The Great Gatsby” last night, last show of the the US premiere of the ballet.
Amazing show, and I was grateful that a certain Ohio resident didn’t show up during a sorta racy scene involving a couch.
Amazing show, and I was grateful that a certain Ohio resident didn’t show up during a sorta racy scene involving a couch.
Next door neighbor is cleaning out his shed this morning. His six year old is outside having a blast playing with a janky window screen. Screen time for kids isn’t all bad.
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Next door neighbor is cleaning out his shed this morning. His six year old is outside having a blast playing with a janky window screen. Screen time for kids isn’t all bad.
An employee just told me her step-grand kid is taking a train from VA to NYC today, moving to the city.
Kid has told their mom that they're staying with a friend until settling. Last night they confessed to grandmother that they have no plan or place to stay.
Bold? Stupid? Both?
Kid has told their mom that they're staying with a friend until settling. Last night they confessed to grandmother that they have no plan or place to stay.
Bold? Stupid? Both?
November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
An employee just told me her step-grand kid is taking a train from VA to NYC today, moving to the city.
Kid has told their mom that they're staying with a friend until settling. Last night they confessed to grandmother that they have no plan or place to stay.
Bold? Stupid? Both?
Kid has told their mom that they're staying with a friend until settling. Last night they confessed to grandmother that they have no plan or place to stay.
Bold? Stupid? Both?
I love that Dodgers’ organist plays ‘I am the Walrus’ for Edman at bats. Koo koo keh choo.
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I love that Dodgers’ organist plays ‘I am the Walrus’ for Edman at bats. Koo koo keh choo.
I'd love to be free from meta completely, but fb marketplace still has the juice around here.
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'd love to be free from meta completely, but fb marketplace still has the juice around here.
A couple of dad type figures have been skateboarding in the lot across from my office. They both appear to be on the cusp of an orthopedic event.
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A couple of dad type figures have been skateboarding in the lot across from my office. They both appear to be on the cusp of an orthopedic event.
My most fervent opinion about Maine is that people hyperfocus on the coast and ignore the incredible lakes and mountains found inland.
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
My most fervent opinion about Maine is that people hyperfocus on the coast and ignore the incredible lakes and mountains found inland.
Not sure who it is, but the whitest possible version of “Mannish Boy” made the gym soundtrack today.
Grateful Dead “Easy Wind” today
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
CCR “Willie and the Poor Boys” today. Performed by white guys, but a soulful track.
October 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Not sure who it is, but the whitest possible version of “Mannish Boy” made the gym soundtrack today.
Grateful Dead “Easy Wind” today
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
CCR “Willie and the Poor Boys” today. Performed by white guys, but a soulful track.
Jimi Hendrix ‘Dolly Dagger’ on the gym stereo.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
October 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Grateful Dead “Easy Wind” today
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
More California white boys, but about as bluesy as the dead ever put on record imo.
Not to brag, but I just test drove a guitar and didn’t buy it. Regrets incoming?
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Not to brag, but I just test drove a guitar and didn’t buy it. Regrets incoming?
Just saw a woman doing a handstand on a skateboard while rolling the wrong way down a one way street.
This is two days in a row. Not a super busy street, but I’m equal parts impressed and concerned.
This is two days in a row. Not a super busy street, but I’m equal parts impressed and concerned.
October 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Just saw a woman doing a handstand on a skateboard while rolling the wrong way down a one way street.
This is two days in a row. Not a super busy street, but I’m equal parts impressed and concerned.
This is two days in a row. Not a super busy street, but I’m equal parts impressed and concerned.
CCR “Willie and the Poor Boys” today. Performed by white guys, but a soulful track.
Jimi Hendrix ‘Dolly Dagger’ on the gym stereo.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
CCR “Willie and the Poor Boys” today. Performed by white guys, but a soulful track.
Jimi Hendrix ‘Dolly Dagger’ on the gym stereo.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
October 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jimi Hendrix ‘Dolly Dagger’ on the gym stereo.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
The most soulful thing I’ve heard here since last November, when the playlist suddenly took a white turn.
A guy I grew up with endlessly posts men’s fitness and style content, and refers to himself as a ‘digital creator’.
I’ve never wanted to get this mfer working more than I do now.
I’ve never wanted to get this mfer working more than I do now.
October 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A guy I grew up with endlessly posts men’s fitness and style content, and refers to himself as a ‘digital creator’.
I’ve never wanted to get this mfer working more than I do now.
I’ve never wanted to get this mfer working more than I do now.
Oh shit. Started scrolling my over the air options and Krush Groove is on. See ya in the commercial breaks, football.
September 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Oh shit. Started scrolling my over the air options and Krush Groove is on. See ya in the commercial breaks, football.
This UVA-FSU game is at the site of perhaps my most noteworthy* athletic performance in college.
*played a 2 on 2, between the hash; equipment manager pickup game in the pouring rain on the brand new field.*
When team showed up, they barely went on the field. Maybe we overstepped on that one.
*played a 2 on 2, between the hash; equipment manager pickup game in the pouring rain on the brand new field.*
When team showed up, they barely went on the field. Maybe we overstepped on that one.
September 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This UVA-FSU game is at the site of perhaps my most noteworthy* athletic performance in college.
*played a 2 on 2, between the hash; equipment manager pickup game in the pouring rain on the brand new field.*
When team showed up, they barely went on the field. Maybe we overstepped on that one.
*played a 2 on 2, between the hash; equipment manager pickup game in the pouring rain on the brand new field.*
When team showed up, they barely went on the field. Maybe we overstepped on that one.
Plainsong - In Search Of Amelia Earhart (Full Album) #fullalbum #folkrock
YouTube video by JAKCD6 MUSIC & VIDEOS
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
@danbeyer.bsky.social tell your partner that his track sounds pretty dope on the radio.
September 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@danbeyer.bsky.social tell your partner that his track sounds pretty dope on the radio.
My local low power fm doesn’t always hit, but it’s usually a beautiful jumble.
September 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
My local low power fm doesn’t always hit, but it’s usually a beautiful jumble.
Looked at the discourse for 30 seconds and can’t help but wonder:
Do people consider not posting their opinions? It’s always an option.
Do people consider not posting their opinions? It’s always an option.
a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a field
Alt: homer simpson backs into a hedge until he disappears
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September 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Looked at the discourse for 30 seconds and can’t help but wonder:
Do people consider not posting their opinions? It’s always an option.
Do people consider not posting their opinions? It’s always an option.
This is awesome. I’m posting it to my desolate feed so I can find it easily when I need a pick me up.
Oh hey, I didn’t finish this, here’s the most moving thing you’ll see all day
September 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This is awesome. I’m posting it to my desolate feed so I can find it easily when I need a pick me up.