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A Baker’s Dozen, Live at the Bluebird Cafe

Muriel plays her composition “A Bakers Dozen” (in 13/8 time, inspired by the Greek festival – which starts on Friday by the way….) in the round at the Bluebird Cafe 8-31-13 Video taken on Beth Nielsen Chapman’s phone, Lari White looks on…

Keb,Beth,Muriel,Mark, at Oceanway Studio

“Wild Women” at the Bluebird

I’ll be playing the “Wild Women” round (how could I refuse) at the Bluebird tonight (Saturday Aug 31) with Beth Nielsen Chapman & Lari White. Here’s a photo from Oceanway Studio, from when we were recording “Pray” with string orchestra. Keb Mo and Mark Kibble (Take 6) on either side. I’ll be working with Mark […]

BalsamMtInnPhotoByBryan Allen

Balsam Mt Inn

It was lovely to take a day and play at Balsam Mountain Inn on my way back from teaching workshops and playing in NC and TN. I hope to catch you at the festivals in PA or TN this month! Muriel  

Full Moon Pickin Party

Full Moon Pickin Party

The Full Moon Pickin Party last night was fun as always! I have a few days at home before my next tour – IN, NC, and may find a house concert enroute from Charlotte back to Nashville.

blueberry pie

Blueberry pie the way my mother makes it

Crust: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light oil Pinch of sea salt Pinch of nutmeg and/or cinnamon Filling: Blueberries 1 cup sugar or less potato starch or tapioca or corn starch (or flour) Instructions CRUST: Mix together and roll out half of dough as thin as possible, between two sheets of wax […]

quinoa salad

Quinoa Salad

A good one from Eating for England Ingredients     1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed     1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil     1 3/4 cup water     1 can black beans, drained and rinsed     1 avocado, chopped into chunks     handful cherry tomatoes, quartered     1/2 red […]

Watching dolphins play around shrimping boat

Amelia Island, FL

It was a lovely break in the tour to stop at Amelia Island and watch the dolphins play around the shrimp boat. Only a dot in this photo here but a joyful moment.