I wanna hear a medley of the voice memos that must’ve gone around ahead of that D’Angelo tribute 🔥 🔥 🔥

Thank you for all the joy and hilarity, Catherine O’Hara. 🙏 youtu.be/dDU5l4ewaRc

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

One of the greats of the greats. RIP Sly.

The whole world’s crying for Minneapolis The next one they murder could be one of us Innocent people, citizens of peace One psychopath wants the world on its knees We the people, the last defense We the people, make it make sense He won’t stop Until we stop him He won’t stop Until we stop him

Spent a lot of time last year with the music of the great Clifton Chenier, the King of Zydeco! 👑 🪗 Smithsonian Folkways just reissued every Clifton album from the original Arhoolie recordings, and drops a box set Feb 8! Great podcast on Clifton here: www.si.edu/sidedoor/kin...

Fare thee well Bobby Weir. ♥️

As the accursed ostrich situation continues to get simultaneously more stupid and gravely serious, I decided to write up a very long analysis of many of the key issues. Bottom line: so long as this flock lives, it is a threat to Canada's national security. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...

I used to live in Edgewood and still have good friends there. I’m horrified by what this farm has wrought upon the community with their refusal to respect measures intended to protect everyone. I hope peace returns to the beautiful Inonoaklin Valley soon.

RIP to the great bassist Danny Thompson, who played on some of the best records of all time.

Supernormally became teary-eyed during a raucous singalong of “All You Fascists Bound To Lose” at the Brooklyn Americana Music Festival, under the Manhattan Bridge

Some Neil Young for your Thursday RS youtu.be/LO0Yqj8KxEc?...

Just a reminder... on Sept 14th I'll be appearing in State College, PA for a very intimate show at The State Theatre (in the Attic) I've never played there before so I hope you can spread the word and join me! RS Ticket Link: tickets.thestatetheatre.org/event/ron-se...

August 22-27 I’m co-leading a songwriting retreat at Hollyhock on Cortes Island BC. A couple of spots left if you’re looking for a late summer getaway. No experience necessary AND Hollyhock is offering a $200 discount with code GRATITUDE200. More deets/to register: hollyhock.ca/programs/744...

"In Kenya, for example, the WFP will cut its rations in June down to 28% — or less than 600 calories a day per person — a low never seen before...The WFP’s standard minimum for adults is 2,100 calories per day." Just unbelievable suffering as U.S. withdraws foreign aid.

It kills me that Jagmeet Singh finally steps up and shows those strong leadership qualities that got him elected as NDP leader - as he steps down!!! That was a really beautiful speech. Where has this Jagmeet been hiding all these years?

📢 The Internet Archive needs your help. At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine. Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit. 👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the... 🧵⬇️

Some good news 🐳

Gonna miss this old rounder. Thanks for everything, Snock. See you in the wind. youtu.be/v4xHI2elvxQ?...

this came out really well, especially if you find dorks charming www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCKt... THANK YOU AMOEBA FOR YEARS OF EVERYTHING

You have heard of: #transformmethenintoafish #thedaddy #midnightsharesies … Are you ready for this? #thecodfatheroffolk ?????? Is anyone? Please share wildly and widely! Www.transformmethenintoafish.com Let’s spread the word 🥰🥰🥰 #martincarthy

My tribute on International Women's Day to women who know how to "stand the gaff" in resisting tyranny. From the coal mines of Cape Breton to the mines of the north. I come from a long line of strong women who would put the run on toxic bros. Please read. charlieangus.substack.com/p/on-interna...

The great Canadian troubadour Jim Cuddy has a hot new jam. 🇨🇦🤘🏻 Elbows up!

Crucial read. Sharing w no paywall. 🇨🇦 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...

Aug 22-27 2025 I’m co-leading a songwriting retreat w @leahabe.bsky.social at the spectacular Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortes Island in beautiful BC 🇨🇦. Last year’s retreat was so magical, we decided to do it again! 10% discount on registration until May 23. Join us! ❤️ hollyhock.ca/programs/744...

'Any talk of annexing our country - we're here, First Nations have always been here, will continue to be here and Canada is on First Nations land'

I love listening to Allison speak. She is a beacon of light in these dark times. She speaks here about inoculating oneself against the dark forces by spending time with people who bring us joy. I heartily recommend this entire interview. Love you Alli ❤️

Hey! You can watch the truly generative conversation I had with the great @allisonrussell.bsky.social at @folk-alliance.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ne...

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

Want to know what evil is? It's having $400 billion—and being projected to earn $600 billion more over the next 4 years—and knowing that you could awaken every morning for a month and point to a country and say I will end all hunger THERE without denting your lifestyle at all and instead you do this

The Purple Bird on repeat. One of those rare records that hits all the sweet spots. 💜 Thank you @signifyingwolf.bsky.social music.apple.com/ca/album/the...

Canadians are reaching out to me with stories of cancelling trips to the United States. If you are choosing to spend your money in the snow bound but still democratic and inclusive nation of Canada let me know. The resistance to tyranny is happening at the grassroots. www.cnn.com/travel/candi...

After declaring that all Palestinians should be removed from Gaza and that the US should take "ownership" of the strip, Trump issues an executive order ending US funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The Treasury Department right now. People are turning out against Musk and DOGE staging a takeover of the Treasury’s payment system. This crowd is big. The whole block is packed. “Lock him up,” everyone yells.

Hey friends, my pal Leah Abramson and I are teaching a songwriting retreat at Hollyhock on beautiful Cortes Island BC this summer. Last year’s retreat was magical. Early registration gets you a discount on lodging. Scholarships also available. Aug 22-27. Come join us! hollyhock.ca/programs/

This is why Canadians must not give Pierre Polievre and the Con-servatives a super majority. PP would happily get on his knees for Trump and Muskolini and hand over Canada.

Never gonna happen.

Check out my discussion on this week’s episode of @nprcodeswitch.bsky.social with host @baparker.bsky.social, who has been learning the banjo and trying to find her footing in the banjo world, but it’s not always an easy entry as I know well.

Great piece on the cultural history of the banjo 🪕featuring the wonderful @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/01/29/1...

We are now over 20,000 strong. I need every proud and determined Canadian to reach out to their family, friends, colleagues to sign the pledge for Canada. Each one reach one. Each one teach one. Donald will not break us. True. North. Strong. Free #strongasfuck actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...

Signed, sealed, delivered

America is under attack by the President of the United States

Very beautiful and deep record! 🌳 💛

Thoughts on day one of the Trump administration. This is a man who loves dictators and hates his allies. Canada needs to stay focused. Things are going to get ugly with Donald Trump and Canadians need to work together to defend democracy and sovereignty. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fUw...

Donald Trump's determination to stop the climate fight is about burning our kid's future. In my new book Dangerous Memory I write about how the 1980s was a pivotal moment that could have changed everything for the better but we gave in to the big oil lie. Here's an excerpt thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...

At the Oligarchy Inauguration It's the techno clergy who run the nation Wealthy blowhards who don't give a damn Stealthy pop tarts in the toasters of man Spineless cowards who bend their knee To the most undeserving in history How'd we get here? Where's it going? Where the cruel wind is blowing RS

Canada will NEVER bow to America’s idiot-in-chief/wannabe Putin. cheknews.ca/elizabeth-ma...

I loved A Complete Unknown but was truly baffled and disappointed by the bizarre choice to portray Toshi Seeger as the silent, ever-supportive wife of a Great Man. Love this spot-on essay.