Robin Thompson

Location:

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

My Latest Followers:

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youtube videos: 39
images: 46
Groups: 1
videos: 1
audio tracks: 30

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Latest Activity

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Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 8 hours ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"Many thanks, Val @macaodha !  In noter style, it isn't always easy for me to play behind Mark on a tune so as to make it "listenable".  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 10 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Talking with Geoff Reeve-Black":
"Thank you for sharing your interviews, Steve! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 17 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Mini Galax:
"Looks great! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 17 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Back to the sugar camp.:
"You give this tune a cool old vibe, a vibe from another era.  Nice. "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 17 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Ghost Riders :
"Cool Ghost Riders!  Used to hear this on tv when I was a kid.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"Jamie @davisjames , thanks for listening-- we're glad you like the tune and it brings back memories for you!  On a weather note, cold today yet no snow here..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"Wow, @cindy-stammich !  We woke up to green grass-- not nearly as exciting as your snow.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"@gordon-hardy Thank you, friend!  Yes, making homemade music is about bringing joy to the home with dear ones.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow :
"Many thanks, @cindy-stammich @hobbyhorse @dusty @phil-myers !   Making music at home is one thing we love so much and we hope everybody who has it in their..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Created a new Audio File:
In Knee-Deep Snow
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "My first album is for sale!":
"Grant, the cd arrived today and my husband and I enjoyed listening in our favorite place to listen to music-- the car!  Well done!  My personal favorite cut..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Over the River:
"Thank you, Richard, and happy Thanksgiving! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Meillionen
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: If I only knew.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on The Boatman[Fhir a Bhata].:
"This sounds like a tune to which folks would've slow danced.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The Boatman[Fhir a Bhata].
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Myfanwy
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Mil Harddach Wyt (a Welsh lullaby):
"You play this lullaby just right, Beth-- it's lovely and calming."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Si hei lwli:
"Beth, this is beautiful. "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "My first album is for sale!":
"Just ordered the cd and look forward to listening!   Sending all good wishes from my little corner of SE OH! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for bowed dulcimer":
"Gary, Ken's DVD will get you off to a good start-- have fun! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @granto: My first album is for sale!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A conversation with Italian dulcimer player Gianna Williams":
"Many thanks for sharing the interview, Steve! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @redmando: A conversation with Italian dulcimer player Gianna Williams
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for bowed dulcimer":
"Happy bowing, @ghcstr ! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @martha-woodstock: 6 string Blue Lion Dulcimer wanted
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Roustabout:
"I'd forgotten this recording was here, Strumelia-- thank you for the nice comment!  Gary Sager made really nice instruments.  He and his wife were good..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for bowed dulcimer":
"The musician who played them, Lee, was a lovely person. "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for bowed dulcimer":
"Hey, if you are on Facebook, perhaps you'll want to join the bowed dulcimer group there; a couple of instruments have come up for sale from a very nice woman..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on from Susie Glaze on Jean's "One I Love":
"I appreciate it, friends @ken-longfield & @dusty!  Now I know who to call if I ever need bail money.   P.S.- Thanks, Dusty, for using your magic..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on from Suzie Glaze on Jean's "One I Love":
"*my apology for misspelling Susie's name in the discussion title"
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on from Suzie Glaze on Jean's "One I Love":
"It's so neat you got to see the play with Susie Glaze in it, Ken!  And Judy Collins did a great job with "One I Love" on the Dear Jean album-- the whole set..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Created a new Group discussion "from Susie Glaze on Jean's "One I Love"":
"..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Paid â Deud (Don't tell):
"Thank you for listening!   In our house, we've needed soothing music the past several years.  We have some tunes which are relaxing to play and we hope..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's fer dinner?":
"@robert-shuler Your stuffed peppers sound just right!  "

Latest Group Discussions

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Robin Thompson

Jethro Amburgey audio from Appalshop


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@Robin Thompson 3 months ago - Comments: 3
Robin Thompson

Aubrey Atwater presentation on Jean Ritchie (December 2022)


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@Robin Thompson last year - 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 last year - Comments: 0
Robin Thompson

the Hammons family 1972 film


The whole film is wonderful.  Specific to mountain dulcimers, there is...
@Robin Thompson last year - Comments: 9
Robin Thompson

Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986


A young music friend pointed me to this:...
@Robin Thompson last year - Comments: 4
Robin Thompson

dulcimers at National Museum of American History


It's pretty neat the instruments can be zoomed in on for a good look,...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 3
Robin Thompson

Jean's sister Edna


I just got this record from Edna Ritchie and enjoyed listening today....
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 11
Robin Thompson

D. Schnaufer finger picking an old TMB


This video is from George Pickow's channel on YouTube.  
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 0
Robin Thompson

bowed zither (pocket cello) in 'live' setting


This is YT's Master of Drones in a live setting with harp and oboe....
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 4
Robin Thompson

Jon Pickow & Joellen Lapidus on Killy Kranky


I have a recording of Jean playing & singing Killy Kranky-- off...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 3
Robin Thompson

Bach on a pocket cello (a bowed zither)


I am impressed by the instrument, the playing, and the microphone!...
@Robin Thompson 2 years ago - Comments: 0

Latest Audio

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In Knee-Deep Snow

In Knee-Deep Snow


@Robin Thompson
3 days ago - Comments: 13
Falling Leaves

Falling Leaves


@Robin Thompson
one month ago - Comments: 4
Zion Ridge

Zion Ridge


@Robin Thompson
one month ago - Comments: 5
Down the Hill and Back

Down the Hill and Back


@Robin Thompson
3 months ago - Comments: 8
Leaving Home For Good

Leaving Home For Good


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 4
Ariel

Ariel


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 12
Snow On The Crocus WIP

Snow On The Crocus WIP


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 4
A Heavy Frost

A Heavy Frost


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 12
The Spring at Iron Point

The Spring at Iron Point


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 3
Hard Times Come Again No More
Monday Creek

Monday Creek


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 10
Worried Man Blues (for James's March challenge)

Worried Man Blues (for...


@Robin Thompson
7 years ago - Comments: 6
Red Wing

Red Wing


@Robin Thompson
7 years ago - Comments: 10
Sleet & Freezing Rain

Sleet & Freezing Rain


@Robin Thompson
7 years ago - Comments: 25
Ode to Joy (for James's February tune challenge)

Ode to Joy (for James's...


@Robin Thompson
7 years ago - Comments: 8

Latest Videos

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Watching Lightning Bugs

Watching Lightning Bugs


@Robin Thompson
5 months ago - Comments: 4
The Fledgling

The Fledgling


@Robin Thompson
7 months ago - Comments: 9
Wading in the Shallows

Wading in the Shallows


@Robin Thompson
8 months ago - Comments: 9
Leaving Home For Good

Leaving Home For Good


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

At Eventide


@Robin Thompson
11 months ago - Comments: 14
The Lost Doggie

The Lost Doggie


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 13
Ariel (our old dog)

Ariel (our old dog)


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 8
Snow On The Crocus

Snow On The Crocus


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 7
Hemlock Mills

Hemlock Mills


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 12
In Knee-Deep Snow

In Knee-Deep Snow


@Robin Thompson
last year - Comments: 11
A Heavy Frost

A Heavy Frost


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

Seven Chimneys


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

Brown Little Birds


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

Zion Ridge


@Robin Thompson
2 years ago - Comments: 12

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Latest Forum Discussions

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Play Music On The Porch Day 2019

Posted: Wednesday November 8 2023, 2:23 AM
By: @shanonmilan

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

Rest in Peace, Larkin Bryant

Posted: Tuesday July 20 2021, 4:35 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

IMRAMA contrabass & Appalachian dulcimer

Posted: Sunday January 17 2021, 9:45 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

article about world globes made by hand

Posted: Friday January 15 2021, 7:28 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

one-of-a-kind Sam Rizetta mountain dulcimer

Posted: Wednesday December 9 2020, 7:09 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

Comments

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.


steve c.
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


John W. McKinstry
04/23/16 09:14:38AM @john-w-mckinstry:

Hey, Robin, Thanks for your caring response about Steve.  I have enjoyed your video on the the simple capo and also your video on Galax and Bagpipe Tuning.  To me you are like a "Jean Ritchie" preserving and sharing a rich folk history.  I would love to be a follower and a friend. John


Lexie R Oakley
03/19/16 11:24:06PM @lexie-r-oakley:

Robin, let Mark know I was a pre-school teacher for my working time, I had to stop working at age 45, but have always had children of families I have helped involved in my life like little girly, the difference is she will be there till I am older and grayer cause her Mom respects and values what her daughter and I do for each other. Also I have been able to be there to be helpful to the family.

Not being able to have my own children this has been where God has wanted me to serve.

It pulls on the heartstrings sometimes, but it has been very positive and loving for the most part.