Went to see Della Mae at the Hamilton, a bluegrass band we enjoy but had never seen live.

Part way through they say, “We recently were part of some bands who were asked to record a tribute album to one of our heroes. And, uh, he’s here in the audience.”

And then Tom Paxton walks on stage!!!

It’s been a while since I posted a picture of this cutie.

Snow day baking.

Ringo's new country album is worth a listen. Nothing world shattering but a few good collaborations with Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Alison Krauss and others, with Ringo's classic rock swing drumming.

youtu.be/1SyYbLRlwKI?...

All I want for day 6 of Americana holiday music is to hear Kevin Bacon join the Old 97s on "Here it is Christmastime" from the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

youtu.be/P8CxQbyhifQ?...

Americana holiday music day 5. JD McPherson has those Ugly Sweater Blues. I feel ya, brother!

youtu.be/61uS-v9HgS4?...

Day 4 of Americana holiday music. "Christmas Must Be Tonight" by The Band.

youtu.be/vBlLN5HQJhY?...

Day 3 of Americana holiday music features Amanda Shires who wants you Gone for Christmas. (Is it too soon to say that I can picture her dancing around her kitchen belting this out to Jason? Oh, well.)

youtu.be/6uyKXpmehS0?...

Day 2 of Americana holiday music. Today's is straight-up bluegrass from Old Crow Medicine Show. Chistmas Time's A Comin!

youtu.be/0ulhw4qb9CA?...

Reviving a "tradition" I used to do of posting a Christmas / holiday song every day leading up to Christmas.

Over the Rhine’s Christmas album, “Snow Angel”, has been a long time favorite of mine. Let’s start with “Darlin’ (Christmas is Coming)”.

youtu.be/d_pBPkb-G5A?...

Solving this year’s Advent of Code puzzles in Julia.

github.com/SwampThingTo...

Show me your pet and what they are named after.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

github.com/SwampThingTo...