The Song I Sang During Dulcimer Week
Aug 21st, 2009 by Doug Berch
I had a great time at Dulcimer Week 2009, a wonderful festival organized and produced by the lovely and talented Lois Hornbostel.
One evening I performed a set of three songs. I decided to “clear the palate” between two somewhat serious songs with something “a little lighter.”
The song in question was “Shame And Scandal In The Family,” an old calypso song with a theme that shows up in just about every folksong tradition.
I came home with a stack of email addresses from people who wanted the words and/or a recording.
Well, you asked for it…..
Here’s a live recording (warts and all) of the song made during a concert I gave at The Fort New Salem Dulcimer Festival earlier this month.
“Shame And Scandal In The Family” performed by Doug Berch
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Thanks to Bill Schilling for making the recording.
Thanks for sharing this tune. I enjoyed it very much at Western. Hope life is good! 8 P
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Doug, Thank you soooo much for sharing – I so enjoyed everything about dulcimer week at Callowhee. The artists were unbelievebly talented – the concerts were top noch and the jams the best. Sorry we won’t be going back there – but the Y camp may prove even better…best always – Joanne (and Carroll – a budding new dulcimer player at the age of 82 – my husband)…
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Thanks Joanne! How great that Carroll is starting to play too!
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