Redrams Tour Oahu

The Redram tour of Oahu
May 2008
Now on YouTube !!

Cat Shampoo!!

Watch how Thomas & Sarah give their kitty, Aviva, a bath in this very cute double feature:


Part One: The Wet-Down and Soap-Up



Part Two: The Towel-Down and Blow-Dry

Phil's Favorite Folk (Music): Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman. Every heard of him? Probably not. He's not the folk singer that's at the tip of your tongue. But, I really enjoy his music. He's probably most famous for the song he wrote entitled: "City of New Orleans". It's become an American standard that was first made famous by Arlo Guthrie and then by Willie Nelson. Goodman was born just three months after me in July of 1948 and his life ended much too quickly when he died at the age of 36 after a long, long bout with leukemia. In fact, most of his best work was created and performed after he contracted the disease illustrating to the world how not to feel sorry and morose about yourself.

No, his work won't go down with the great folk masters of Dylan and Woody Guthrie. Goodman provided a great mix of whimsy (The Vegetable Song, I'm My Own Grandpa), humor (Lincoln Park Pirates) and emotionally touching ballads (The Dutchman, My Old Man). He was also a great guitar-picking musician. Finally, you should know that he was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Below is a little taste of some of his music. I hope you enjoy it.


"I'm My Own Grandpa"

Hear some of my other favorite Steve Goodman songs here:
http://philmarder.com/marderhomepage/music/Weekly_music/artists/Goodman/goodman.htm

Other links about Steve Goodman:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Goodman
http://www.stevegoodman.net/
http://www.folkblues.com/goodman/about_steve.htm