I recently returned from the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City. A phrase I heard from a few artists and venues was that I play Cover Songs! I didn't take this as a compliment.
It used to be…
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May 31 2022
Welcome
Ed Sweeney has performed nationally and internationally for almost 40 years traveling with his 6-string guitar, 12-string guitar, 5-string banjo and fretless banjo. Ed has performed in schools, clubs, coffee houses, tea houses, festivals, house concerts, theatres — almost any venue imaginable. Ed’s concerts and recordings have earned accolades throughout the United States, Canada, parts of Europe and Asia.
“Ed Sweeney's wry, articulate, and evocative singing, his exquisite musicianship, and his eclectic collection of obscure songs shouldn't be missed”
— the Binghamton (NY) Sun
“Sweeney creates a cozy, loving atmosphere by tempering his instrumental virtuosity with a welcome dose of modesty.”
— The Boston Herald
“Sweeney's rarities are real treats. He has culled songs from a variety of sources and adapted them to an acoustic folk format”
— The Syracuse Herald American
“Sweeney is a master of unpretentiousness.”
— The Boston Globe
“What a rare treat it is to find a folk singer with a folk act in the style of the '50s and '60s”
— The Star Ledger (Norfolk, VA)
“Ed Sweeney has a remarkable gift of gab, and the ability to pick gems from the songpile. When he appeared here he was an instant success.”
— The Eel River Music Camp, Alderpoint, California
May 9 2022
Can't see it unless the pre-ordained scripy is followed
I usually don't watch the Kentucky Derby, but how could I resist watching the replay of the "biggest long shot ever!"
What struck me was how the announcer completely missed what was going on in real time.
The announcer's "blinders"…
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Mar 13 2022
Are we in tune?
I performed at a Christmas Open House for a museum a few months ago. A dear friend stopped by to listen. She mentioned that she was surprised I didn’t have an electronic tuner on my instruments. At most of…
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Oct 20 2021
A Full Circle
In 1988 I released an instrumental Christmas recording Inside Fezziwig's, The Spirit of Christmas Past on Kicking Mule Records. Inside Fezziwig’s received great reviews as well as national and international airplay.
A couple of years later Inside Fezziwig’s…
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Aug 27 2021
This is My Tree
This is my tree.
I try to take a morning walk walk along the Blackstone River Bike Path. Every day there are changes to see if I listen and watch the world around me.
Every morning I walk I check…
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Dec 1 2020
Lessons Learned
The New Year is the traditional time for reflection. As I try and map this new year in front of me, this is what I have come to realize over the past few weeks.
Chance encounters have had a large…
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Nov 4 2020
The Limits of Imitation
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