Rodney Hargis
@3twenty6.bsky.social
Singer-songwriter from the west coast of New Jersey. American primitive guitarist. Anthology of American Folk Music nerd. Phish fan with a cochlear implant. And so much more…
In March 2025, I began a series of articles exploring each song in Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music. The first volume is complete, and the latest article examines the connections that tie Volume One together.
#folkmusic #AnthologyOfAmericanFolkMusic #Folkways #HarrySmith
#folkmusic #AnthologyOfAmericanFolkMusic #Folkways #HarrySmith
Putting it all together. Anthology of American Folk Music: Volume One - Ballads Recap [Anthology Revisited]
TL;DR -- Wrapping up the first part of the Anthology Revisited series with an examination of the themes, sub-themes, and other myriad connections between songs in Volume One - Ballads.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In March 2025, I began a series of articles exploring each song in Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music. The first volume is complete, and the latest article examines the connections that tie Volume One together.
#folkmusic #AnthologyOfAmericanFolkMusic #Folkways #HarrySmith
#folkmusic #AnthologyOfAmericanFolkMusic #Folkways #HarrySmith
Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music had a potent impact on American music, and I’m examining the set one song at a time. The latest installment is live now, and explores “Down on Penny’s Farm”, the song from which “Maggie’s Farm” emerged.
#folkmusic #oldtime #Americana #musichistory
#folkmusic #oldtime #Americana #musichistory
Down on Penny's Farm - The Bentley Boys [Anthology Revisited - Song 25]
TL;DR -- Oppressed sharecroppers get zero breaks. Song has complex origins, extended family includes "Maggie's Farm" and "B-I-N-G-O". Author performs. Performers prove evasive.
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September 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music had a potent impact on American music, and I’m examining the set one song at a time. The latest installment is live now, and explores “Down on Penny’s Farm”, the song from which “Maggie’s Farm” emerged.
#folkmusic #oldtime #Americana #musichistory
#folkmusic #oldtime #Americana #musichistory
I’ve been writing my way through Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music one song at a time for a few months now. I’m 18 songs in, and have found new info on several artists
#folkmusic #HarrySnith #oldtimeymusic #folk #blues #Americana #rootsmusic
#folkmusic #HarrySnith #oldtimeymusic #folk #blues #Americana #rootsmusic
Anthology Revisited - A Journey through Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music
TL;DR -- A brief introduction to Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music, my own obsession with the collection, the Anthology Revisited series, and links to all pieces in the series to date.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I’ve been writing my way through Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music one song at a time for a few months now. I’m 18 songs in, and have found new info on several artists
#folkmusic #HarrySnith #oldtimeymusic #folk #blues #Americana #rootsmusic
#folkmusic #HarrySnith #oldtimeymusic #folk #blues #Americana #rootsmusic
Kevin in the snow at night.
January 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Kevin in the snow at night.
We’re however many hours into this thing and Fishman is STILL tearing up those drums.
I hope I have that energy at his age. (It would be a significant improvement over my current energy levels.)
#Phish
I hope I have that energy at his age. (It would be a significant improvement over my current energy levels.)
#Phish
January 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM
We’re however many hours into this thing and Fishman is STILL tearing up those drums.
I hope I have that energy at his age. (It would be a significant improvement over my current energy levels.)
#Phish
I hope I have that energy at his age. (It would be a significant improvement over my current energy levels.)
#Phish
Two amazing sets to end 2024, then a NYE gag that took the music in new directions, and now my cochlear implant’s other favorite song…. Slave to the Traffic Light.
2025 is off to a fine start.
Thank you #Phish for helping me rediscover joy.
2025 is off to a fine start.
Thank you #Phish for helping me rediscover joy.
January 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Two amazing sets to end 2024, then a NYE gag that took the music in new directions, and now my cochlear implant’s other favorite song…. Slave to the Traffic Light.
2025 is off to a fine start.
Thank you #Phish for helping me rediscover joy.
2025 is off to a fine start.
Thank you #Phish for helping me rediscover joy.
Not quite understanding the outfits, but the overall visuals are great. Kuroda with extra toys is fun to watch.
(Oh, and happy new year!)
#Phish
(Oh, and happy new year!)
#Phish
January 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Not quite understanding the outfits, but the overall visuals are great. Kuroda with extra toys is fun to watch.
(Oh, and happy new year!)
#Phish
(Oh, and happy new year!)
#Phish
Oh snap.
Golden Age -> WTU??
So, speaking of cochlear implants, hearing “What’s the Use?” in my CI is among the most incredible experiences of my own human existence.
#Phish
Golden Age -> WTU??
So, speaking of cochlear implants, hearing “What’s the Use?” in my CI is among the most incredible experiences of my own human existence.
#Phish
January 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Oh snap.
Golden Age -> WTU??
So, speaking of cochlear implants, hearing “What’s the Use?” in my CI is among the most incredible experiences of my own human existence.
#Phish
Golden Age -> WTU??
So, speaking of cochlear implants, hearing “What’s the Use?” in my CI is among the most incredible experiences of my own human existence.
#Phish
As a dude with a cochlear implant, this song hits hard in a good and different way. “The age of miracles, the age of sound”? That’s what’s up.
#Phish #TVontheRadio
#Phish #TVontheRadio
January 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
As a dude with a cochlear implant, this song hits hard in a good and different way. “The age of miracles, the age of sound”? That’s what’s up.
#Phish #TVontheRadio
#Phish #TVontheRadio
January 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Kevin, the #aussiedoodle loves running around with a stick in his mouth. He usually grabs the biggest one he can find and runs, but not this time.
December 9, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Kevin, the #aussiedoodle loves running around with a stick in his mouth. He usually grabs the biggest one he can find and runs, but not this time.
New seasons of Before (Apple TV) and From (MGM+) in progress, and I’m digging the use of prepositions as program titles.
I hope the trend continues. Throughout, On, Amongst, and With would make for excellent show titles, albeit awkward to bring up in casual conversation.
I hope the trend continues. Throughout, On, Amongst, and With would make for excellent show titles, albeit awkward to bring up in casual conversation.
November 23, 2024 at 4:45 AM
New seasons of Before (Apple TV) and From (MGM+) in progress, and I’m digging the use of prepositions as program titles.
I hope the trend continues. Throughout, On, Amongst, and With would make for excellent show titles, albeit awkward to bring up in casual conversation.
I hope the trend continues. Throughout, On, Amongst, and With would make for excellent show titles, albeit awkward to bring up in casual conversation.
Reposted by Rodney Hargis
Brilliant observation by @maxkennerly.bsky.social to a whole pot-full of parboiled frogs.
November 21, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Brilliant observation by @maxkennerly.bsky.social to a whole pot-full of parboiled frogs.
The magnificent Kevin, the #aussiedoodle who saves my life on a daily basis.
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 PM
The magnificent Kevin, the #aussiedoodle who saves my life on a daily basis.
Reposted by Rodney Hargis
This made me snortle.
Also, I am 12.
Also, I am 12.
November 16, 2024 at 10:43 AM
This made me snortle.
Also, I am 12.
Also, I am 12.