Robin Thompson

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Location: in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio
Country: US

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youtube videos: 39
images: 46
Groups: 1
videos: 1
audio tracks: 39

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Latest Activity

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Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 hours ago • comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "Caroline & Sandy Paton ":
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @parker-buckley: Mize Dulcimer For Sale
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 031124:
"Wow, that noter and building electrified your old-time dulcimer sound!  Pretty doggone cool.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: 031124
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @dulcillini: Kauffman Kamp
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
"The timbre of the metronome makes it sound like some sort of percussive instrument.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"Such a pretty piece played with delicacy! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"@dusty Believe it or not, we had to listen to this tune and figure out how we did it (tuning for me, key for Mark).     We're happy you enjoyed Sweet..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Just As I Is:
"Lots of heart and just right.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Just As I Is
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!":
"@steve-cobb It's so good you are okay and your cabin and other mountain dulcimer in it are "just fine"! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!":
"@nate Hindman is a really neat little place-- I was lucky to get to visit in '15.  Hearts of the dulcimers beat strongly there.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: War of 1812
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Fall in Cedar Falls:
"Dusty, I'm most honored folks like you and @phil-myers like how I play with a noter!  As you know, it's the only way I know how to play.  And the tune name..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty: Fall in Cedar Falls
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Fall in Cedar Falls:
"What a lovely, relaxing tune, Dusty!  (Mark and I just watched together.)   Such nice slides on that A part.  And, as you know, I'm a fan of your music,..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steve-cobb: Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Galax Old Fiddlers Convention:
"Congratulations! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robmachin: Larry Shore Dulcimer
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest:
"Love it, guys! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Wow, 30 deer in that short a time frame would be a lot even here where we can see deer pretty much daily this time of year.  You getting to see deer in a..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Musically and visually, such lovely work, Jessica.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Thanks so much, @davisjames !  We enjoy seeing the deer here.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Road to Beech Grove:
"@davisjames Jamie, it's funny coincidence you hear our recordings as suggesting stories because my focus in grad school was in a creative writing field...."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Jet's Piece:
"You & Jet make a dynamic duo!  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @talia: Barbry Ellen
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Ralph Kohler Rag
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Minor Waltz:
"I could listen to this and be lulled to sleep it has such a beautiful, calming quality.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Pavane 2 experiment.:
"Lovely, Anne.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @anne-bowman: dulcimer wedding 2
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"@dusty This tune must be begging you for lyrics because it didn't ask me for a thing.   Thanks for listening, friend.  Indeed, we are all..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on "Le BATEAU, l'OMBRELLE", live:
"Superb, Cristian!   P.S.- I like the 'live' sound lots.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @cristian-huet: "Le BATEAU, l'OMBRELLE", live
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one month ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Many thanks for the kind comment, @olddog75 !  We're glad it has a peaceful feeling to it-- we were hoping to convey that.  "

Latest Group Discussions

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Robin Thompson

Caroline & Sandy Paton


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@Robin Thompson 4 hours ago - Comments: 1
Robin Thompson

Sourwood Mountain - film from Appalshop


Fans of I.D. Stamper will have interest, I imagine....
@Robin Thompson 3 months ago - Comments: 4
Robin Thompson

I.D. Stamper music


I. D. Stamper of Kentucky on mountain dulcimer accompanies the early...
@Robin Thompson 5 months ago - Comments: 4
Robin Thompson

one of Jean Ritchie's picks


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@Robin Thompson 6 months ago - Comments: 11
Robin Thompson

LOC recordings of the Dunnevant Family Band


with Raymond Melton on mountain dulcimer...
@Robin Thompson 6 months ago - Comments: 0
Robin Thompson

David Schnaufer on a Galax


David had visited the Russells and loved how Bonnie played dulcimer....
@Robin Thompson 8 months ago - Comments: 0
Robin Thompson

Jean in the movie Next of Kin


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@Robin Thompson 10 months ago - Comments: 6
Robin Thompson

some Edsel Martin mountain dulcimer playing


Doug Berch brought this to my attention:...
@Robin Thompson 11 months ago - Comments: 3
Robin Thompson

Aubrey Atwater presentation on Jean Ritchie (December 2022)


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@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 3
Robin Thompson

Molly Andrews playing & singing "Now is the Cool of the Day"


Also, the mountain dulcimer looks as though it may have been made by...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 0
Robin Thompson

the Hammons family 1972 film


The whole film is wonderful.  Specific to mountain dulcimers, there is...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 9
Robin Thompson

Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986


A young music friend pointed me to this:...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 4

Latest Audio

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Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress

Deer at Dusk, a...


@Robin Thompson
one month ago - Comments: 10
Traveling Mercies - a work-in-progress, for PMOTPD

Traveling Mercies - a...


@Robin Thompson
2 months ago - Comments: 11
Our Foundling, a work-in-progress

Our Foundling, a...


@Robin Thompson
4 months ago - Comments: 8
On East Mill Street (a work-in-progress)

On East Mill Street (a...


@Robin Thompson
6 months ago - Comments: 6
Sweet Yellows and Pinks

Sweet Yellows and Pinks


@Robin Thompson
7 months ago - Comments: 10
The Fledgling

The Fledgling


@Robin Thompson
7 months ago - Comments: 11
Sleep Tight (again)

Sleep Tight (again)


@Robin Thompson
8 months ago - Comments: 8
Lost Doggie - in honor of Billy Boy

Lost Doggie - in honor of...


@Robin Thompson
9 months ago - Comments: 6
Road to Beech Grove

Road to Beech Grove


@Robin Thompson
9 months ago - Comments: 4
Peonies in the Field

Peonies in the Field


@Robin Thompson
10 months ago - Comments: 10
Sleep Tight

Sleep Tight


@Robin Thompson
11 months ago - Comments: 3
In Knee-Deep Snow

In Knee-Deep Snow


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 13
Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 4
Zion Ridge

Zion Ridge


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 5
Down the Hill and Back

Down the Hill and Back


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 10

Latest Videos

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Watching Lightning Bugs

Watching Lightning Bugs


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 4
The Fledgling

The Fledgling


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 9
Wading in the Shallows

Wading in the Shallows


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 9
Leaving Home For Good

Leaving Home For Good


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 6
At Eventide

At Eventide


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 14
The Lost Doggie

The Lost Doggie


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 13
Ariel (our old dog)

Ariel (our old dog)


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 8
Snow On The Crocus

Snow On The Crocus


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 7
Hemlock Mills

Hemlock Mills


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 12
In Knee-Deep Snow

In Knee-Deep Snow


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 11
A Heavy Frost

A Heavy Frost


@Robin Thompson
3 years ago - Comments: 18
Seven Chimneys

Seven Chimneys


@Robin Thompson
3 years ago - Comments: 8
Brown Little Birds

Brown Little Birds


@Robin Thompson
3 years ago - Comments: 14
Zion Ridge

Zion Ridge


@Robin Thompson
3 years ago - Comments: 12

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Latest Forum Discussions

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Play Music On The Porch Day 2019

Posted: Sunday September 1 2024, 3:48 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

John Jacob Niles - Appalshop film

Posted: Monday July 15 2024, 7:28 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Rest in Peace, Larkin Bryant

Posted: Friday May 24 2024, 10:12 AM
By: @varedschoolhouse

Betty Smith passed from this life

Posted: Tuesday January 23 2024, 9:26 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

Don Pedi & Bruce Greene (Loy McWhirter...

Posted: Saturday December 30 2023, 10:49 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day

Posted: Saturday August 26 2023, 11:12 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

Sarah Kate on mountain dulcimer on a Hazel...

Posted: Monday June 5 2023, 7:33 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

2023 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming online link

Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 10:12 AM
By: @Dan

CBS piece on Troublesome Creek Stringed...

Posted: Tuesday January 17 2023, 7:37 PM
By: @Dan

Jean Ritchie was born 100 years ago today

Posted: Tuesday December 13 2022, 6:22 PM
By: @Don Grundy

Bruce Hornsby documentary

Posted: Thursday November 17 2022, 5:15 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Matt Searles interviews Aubrey Atwater

Posted: Sunday August 7 2022, 6:58 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

mountain dulcimer at Newport Folk Festival...

Posted: Wednesday July 27 2022, 12:18 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg

Posted: Wednesday May 25 2022, 11:50 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Stanley Hicks clip (portion of a longer...

Posted: Sunday May 15 2022, 1:57 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

no notification for audio or video clips

Posted: Friday May 13 2022, 3:12 PM
By: @Strumelia

Creating a music PLAYLIST

Posted: Thursday May 12 2022, 4:24 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

virtual fest from Hindman KY

Posted: Saturday April 16 2022, 11:55 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

nice article on the McSpadden shop

Posted: Saturday March 19 2022, 4:36 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Margaret MacArthur at the LofC

Posted: Sunday October 17 2021, 1:52 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Beaufort County Jail (including mountain...

Posted: Monday August 16 2021, 4:03 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

basic music advice from Chick Corea

Posted: Wednesday February 24 2021, 12:45 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Steeleye Span & John Pearse 1970

Posted: Sunday February 21 2021, 5:10 PM
By: @FoundryRat

Richard Troughear MD made during service...

Posted: Sunday February 21 2021, 2:53 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

a 1994 Mt Airy jam with Don Pedi

Posted: Wednesday February 10 2021, 11:52 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Dolly on mountain dulcimer

Posted: Sunday February 7 2021, 3:28 PM
By: @Susie

unusual old mountain dulcimer at Gruhn's...

Posted: Sunday January 31 2021, 5:35 PM
By: @Bob

AppalAsia - mountain dulcimer, erhu, banjo

Posted: Wednesday January 27 2021, 9:57 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Short film on luthier Charlie Glenn

Posted: Wednesday January 27 2021, 11:32 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

Hungarian Citera played with a noter

Posted: Sunday January 17 2021, 12:00 PM
By: @Strumelia

Comments

Strings Attached
05/24/24 08:40:29AM @strings-attached:

Thanks, Robin.  Oh, sorry to hear about your shoulder problems.  I have some occasional twinges but am trying to ignore them at the moment!  Yes, I am getting to know my DH Galax along with learning how to use a noter!

Onwards & upwards!

Catherine


Strings Attached
05/24/24 07:58:48AM @strings-attached:

Hi Robin. I just bought my first Galax dulcimer from Jill Geary and she said to contact you regarding the dddd tuning. I play with a local old time music so mostly play in D, G, A & C.  I did buy a Phylis Gaskin book but if you have any other suggestions for getting me started, I would really appreciate it.  I've been playing a New Harmony Pudge Pro for about a year and a half so am not a total novice - just with the Galax style!  Also, do you play with a quill or a plectrum? 

Thanks,

Catherine


MacAodha
07/07/23 11:35:01AM @macaodha:

Thank you Robin for your comment on James Connolly, Val.


Antony
01/05/23 09:22:01PM @antony:

Thanks Robin!

It arrived yesterday.


Jeff Curtis
12/05/22 08:59:31PM @jeff-curtis:

Hi Robin,

I hope it works out ok. So far, so good. I've only attended about 4 or 5 times, and we've been practicing for a Christmas Concert. Many of the songs are rather obscure ones which I am not familiar with.

I'm hoping that once the concert is over we can play some more fun songs, but I'll just have to wait and see. Sounds like they plan is to plan and practice for another concert somewhere.

We do have ukes, harmonica, mandolin, auto-harp and sometimes a fiddle, but what I seem to be finding is that it is all pretty regimented, with everyone playing from tabs, which is fine, but I hope there is time for a little self expression later. I don't expect that this group will ever explore any other tunings than DAd.

Would like to do dulcimer circle kind of thing.

I listened to some of your excellent original songs today, very impressive!


Jeff Curtis
12/05/22 08:28:43AM @jeff-curtis:

Thank you for the encouragement Robin. I have trouble with strumming, and not always sure how to strum  for best effect, but I'm trying. Joined my local dulcimer club, and there they don't do any strumming, only playing melody with one strum per note.


marg
04/17/22 10:20:45PM @marg:

Just wanted to let you know, I thought what you played on the Musical Hug was very nice - sounded great. Good going both with playing and sending a hug.


Cindy Funk
03/06/22 09:24:45AM @dulcimer-radio:

Good catch, Robin!  That's a Prussia Valley 'Glamor Shot' I did several years ago.....  xox


Kevin Burns
07/29/21 10:03:48AM @kevin-burns:

Thank you for your comments on my rendition of Man of Constant Sorrow. nod


Ken Longfield
08/07/19 09:55:19PM @ken-longfield:

Robin, many years ago now, on the old Everything Dulcimer site we did a CD where everyone who wanted to participate contributed 3 tunes. Everyone who participated received a copy, but I don't think we ever posted it anywhere.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Randy Adams
02/08/19 07:42:06PM @randy-adams:

It's a greatest hits record! Gave it a spin today 1st of many. That's some truly excellent dulcimer and guitar playing and tunes Robin.  Thank you. 


carole watterson troxler
02/06/18 08:34:27PM @carole-watterson-troxler:

And I'd love to play with you -- now or hereafter.


cairney
02/05/18 12:33:29PM @steve-c:

Thanks, that helps.   If you know of someone that owns an original please let me know.

 


hugssandi
08/22/17 12:40:18PM @hugssandi:

I get it.  Just know your voice is a blessing, so come back after you've had some refreshing.  :)


hugssandi
08/22/17 10:51:31AM @hugssandi:

Are you off of fb, love?  I am missing you and cannot find you!  


lizard30
07/27/17 03:54:30PM @lizard30:

small world!  Well, it used to be, before the internet.


lizard30
07/26/17 07:27:50PM @lizard30:

thanks!  I am in Pickerington. (east of Columbus)


hugssandi
03/25/17 12:49:11PM @hugssandi:

~thinking of you~  Being off of fb agrees with me very much, but there are people like you that I dearly miss connecting with!


MacAodha
01/08/17 11:23:58AM @macaodha:

Robin, check out how Choctaw tribe raised money for Irish Famine relief.


hugssandi
07/31/16 10:30:41PM @hugssandi:

I LOVE YOU, WOMAN!!!  <3