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.
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.
One still at it while the other one shoots takes video.
There has been a slight improvement in form, but this guy is one toe snag away from a face plant.
There has been a slight improvement in form, but this guy is one toe snag away from a face plant.
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
One still at it while the other one shoots takes video.
There has been a slight improvement in form, but this guy is one toe snag away from a face plant.
There has been a slight improvement in form, but this guy is one toe snag away from a face plant.
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.
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.
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.
This guy outside my office has a subwoofer on top of a small shopping cart. Not sure where he’s headed, but it’s going to be bumpin!
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This guy outside my office has a subwoofer on top of a small shopping cart. Not sure where he’s headed, but it’s going to be bumpin!
From the sounds of it, WV is well represented in cincy tonight.
August 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
From the sounds of it, WV is well represented in cincy tonight.
PSA- listening to Slippin’ and Slidin’ on a 78, even with improper stylus and a mid stereo, makes the “lossless” version of Little Richard that comes out of your airpods seem impossibly tame.
May 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
PSA- listening to Slippin’ and Slidin’ on a 78, even with improper stylus and a mid stereo, makes the “lossless” version of Little Richard that comes out of your airpods seem impossibly tame.
Observing the legendary Blind Willie McTell’s 127th birthday with a bit of Dyin Crapshooters Blues, from his excellent 1949 Atlantic LP “Atlanta 12 String”.
May 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Observing the legendary Blind Willie McTell’s 127th birthday with a bit of Dyin Crapshooters Blues, from his excellent 1949 Atlantic LP “Atlanta 12 String”.
Spinning a $1 copy of “Red Headed Stranger“. Released 50 years ago today.
A few crackles, but still glad I parted with a dollar for it in 2009.
A few crackles, but still glad I parted with a dollar for it in 2009.
May 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Spinning a $1 copy of “Red Headed Stranger“. Released 50 years ago today.
A few crackles, but still glad I parted with a dollar for it in 2009.
A few crackles, but still glad I parted with a dollar for it in 2009.
Just heard this one by Shel on the radio the other day. Was almost annoying but it won me over.
April 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Just heard this one by Shel on the radio the other day. Was almost annoying but it won me over.
Youngster next door turns three today, so he gets a frisbee with songs on it. Rootstone Jug Band live in Cape Charles,Va from 2013. Just what every three your old wants, right?
March 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Youngster next door turns three today, so he gets a frisbee with songs on it. Rootstone Jug Band live in Cape Charles,Va from 2013. Just what every three your old wants, right?
Switched over to hip hop at 10, but still banging. There’s something about old school hip hop on the radio on a Friday night… now Tone Loc’s doing the wild thing…
March 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Switched over to hip hop at 10, but still banging. There’s something about old school hip hop on the radio on a Friday night… now Tone Loc’s doing the wild thing…
Rolling on. They’re playing a Jimmie Strothers track that must have been supplied by me, indirectly.
March 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Rolling on. They’re playing a Jimmie Strothers track that must have been supplied by me, indirectly.
My local low power fm station is really hitting tonight. This pic covers about 30 minutes.
The local artist track is a banger by my friend Paige who’s an incredible writer and singer. .
The local artist track is a banger by my friend Paige who’s an incredible writer and singer. .
March 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
My local low power fm station is really hitting tonight. This pic covers about 30 minutes.
The local artist track is a banger by my friend Paige who’s an incredible writer and singer. .
The local artist track is a banger by my friend Paige who’s an incredible writer and singer. .
New string day. This thing is a dream right up until it’s time to restring it.
March 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New string day. This thing is a dream right up until it’s time to restring it.
Was finishing up a hike and heard a rattling sound. Looked over and saw this paint can roll in like a tumbleweed and set itself on the double yellow lines. There is still beauty out there.
March 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Was finishing up a hike and heard a rattling sound. Looked over and saw this paint can roll in like a tumbleweed and set itself on the double yellow lines. There is still beauty out there.
Nearly two months later, the pain is gone, and the nail looks to be gone soon.
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Nearly two months later, the pain is gone, and the nail looks to be gone soon.
Don’t let the thumb being up mislead you. This still hurts like hell.
January 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Don’t let the thumb being up mislead you. This still hurts like hell.
Go more intimately acquainted with the phrase ‘sticks out like a sore thumb’ today.
0/10. Do not recommend.
0/10. Do not recommend.
January 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Go more intimately acquainted with the phrase ‘sticks out like a sore thumb’ today.
0/10. Do not recommend.
0/10. Do not recommend.
Got a little unexpected alone time this weekend to do some 12 string goofin by the fire.
November 30, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Got a little unexpected alone time this weekend to do some 12 string goofin by the fire.
If you see this, post vampire.
September 27, 2024 at 9:56 PM
If you see this, post vampire.