I guess now was as good as a time as any to sort through 9 years of recordings and uncover some gems that did not make it onto a compilation for whatever reason or another. I feel that the freshness and spontaneity of these recordings is like the past that never leaves us. Where else can you hear sneezing or coughing in a recording? These are the simple virtues that find their way in the recordings as if they belonged. I guess they do. And sometimes I find the things that are happening in the background just as interesting as the centerpiece. The way in which those background sounds effect and occasionally advance the overall texture of the piece is why I do this. The spontaneity of recording in an uncontrolled environment keeps the music fresh and alive.

This collection entited "The Leftovers 2000-2008" contains 2 CDs. The First CD has 18 tracks on it and the second CD has 15 tracks.

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1- Waveland,Mississippi – NPR Broadcast CO2006

This was recorded on July 4th at Granola Funk Theatre. Henry the Fiddler borrowed some ones portable amp to play the NPR broadcast about an “unusual” bunch of folks that served free food for the people of Waveland, Mississippi that were displaced from their homes after Hurricane Katrina. I love the oddness of the recording that was played through the amp and the story itself is quite inspiring for us all. Serving free food is certainly something that helps to bridge the gaps of separation and class.

2- Build A Bridge - Deja,Tina ,Sasha, Nakima, Luci, Nastacia CA2004

Recorded on July 3rd at Jerusalem Camp. Several recordings from this night are on the CA 2004 compilation and here is another great one.

3- Rollin' In My Sweet Babys' Arms - PoDank UT2003

I recorded several songs of PO Dank at a trailside fire including this traditional song. Two are featured on the UT 2003 compilation. The night was cold, the snow had just melted, but the fire was warm and the bluegrass was just what we needed to weather the storm.

4- Lost In Space - Raccoon ID2001

I recorded several songs of Raccoon by a fire near main circle (you can hear the main circle boogie pit drumming away in the background). He was a good songwriter and always a joy to hear singing songs. Bless his soul.

5- Tabla-n-Flute - Unknown ID2001

Recorded in the kitchen at Diva Diner. It sounds as if someone is trying to boil water or something in the background and the music seems to mystify the wonder of what the hell is going on even more.

6- Phoenix - Ariana Saraha UT2003

Recorded at Granola Funk Theatre on July 4th.  A lovely song.

7- Turn Ya Face Babylon - Rocker T MI2002

 Rocker T several songs at Granola Funk Theatre on July 4th. Some of the other ones are on the MI 2002 compilation.

8- West African Drumming - Dun Dun Village MO2000

Recorded at Turtle Soup. Dun Dun Village rocked the polyrhythms that thundered in our bones.

9- Poetry In Motion - Brian CA2004

Recorded at Granola Funk Theatre on July 4th. This is a humorous and transcendent poem with words that keep coming and coming.

10- Walking - The Walker MO2000

The is a little snippet of me walking in the woods along side Bloody Dick Creek (yes that is its name) back to camp during seed camp. Your guess is as good as mine as to where the name comes from. I think it may refer to the famous African American cowboy Nat Love or better known as Deadwood Dick.  

11- I Drink Lots Of Whiskey - PoDank UT2003

Another tune from PO Dank by a trailside fire a few days after the blizzard made its way through seed camp at the Utah gathering.

12- Montana - Zero Boy MO2000

Recorded at Granola Funk Theatre on July 4th. Here is Zero Boy spinning his humorous words concerning all things Montana rainbow.

13- 6up Blues - Mike CO2006

Recorded in a meadow near Popcorner on a sunny afternoon. A bizarre piece, kinda blues kinda not. This song makes me feel like I am alone in the desert with nothing but the thoughts in my head and the stillness in the air.

14- Dark Dark - Little Space WY2008

A freestyle poem presented at the July 3rd open mic at Popcorner. Little Space layed it all out improvasationally according to the flow of those at the campfire.

15- Golden Age - Jaris CO2006

Recorded at Popcorner on July 1st. Chai was rocking, an assortment of popcorn was happening, and the music kept flowing. 

1- Banjo Solo - Mike CO2006

Recorded in a meadow near Popcorner on a sunny afternoon. When one thinks of the banjo gentle and soft usually don’t come to mind. However, this tune flows like a calm stream in some quiet woods..

2- Natures Catherdral - Raccoon ID2001

Recorded at a campfire near main circle. This is one of my favorite songs by Raccoon.

3- Jazz - Montana Camp Jam WY2008

Recorded on July 1st at Montana Camp. There were s’mores, a piano and a very warm fire. There were many great jams that evening at some others can be found on the WY 2008 compilation.

4- Jah Soljah - Rocker T MI2002

Recorded at the Diva Diner bliss pit. This was a great night as the zuzus zoomed and Rocker T jammed around the campfire laying down one great tune after the next. Several of those songs from that evening can be heard on the MI 2002 compilation

5- Didj-n-drums - Various WV2005

Recorded at the July 2nd dance party at Granola Funk Theatre. Shake your bones…

6- Old Sparky - PoDank UT2003

Recorded at a trailside fire. One of my favorite songs they played that evening. The words of this song struck a chord as everyone was slowly recovering from what could be one of the roughest moments the elements have offered a gathering. I look back on the blizzard with a smile. Yes it sucked being cold and wet and having to melt snow to make coffee (the water lines were frozen), but an experience like that does not come along everyday.

7- Water - Terra Taura CA2004

Recorded at the Popcorner/Aloha campfire on July 6th. I stayed up late that night, as I knew we were cleaning up our kitchen the following day and my gathering “all-nighters” were winding down. Several other songs I recorded that evening are featured on the CA 2004 compilation.

8- I Will Never Walk Without You - Deja, Tina, Sasha, Nakima, Lucy & Nastacia CA2004

Recorded on July 3rd at Jerusalem Camp. A sweet and timeless melody. 

9- Birds – Meadow in Mexico MEX2005

10- Mahadeva Shambo – Rocker T UT2003

Recorded on July 2nd at Kickapoo/Deva Diner or Kick-a-Deva or Deva Poo or what have you. Or better yet the kitchen that actually wished it was an Ark floating on the sea. Nonetheless, Rocker T came by that evening and jammed several songs around the fire. This song fades out early because my batteries died. Short but sweet.

11- Didj-n-flute – Various WV2005

Recorded at the July 4th Variety Show at Granola Funk Theatre. I believe this spontaneous moment of music accompanied a spontaneous moment of Butoh.

12- Blue Moon Of Kentucky – PoDank UT2003

Recorded at a trailside fire. An old Bluegrass tune that probably dates back to the 1940’s and here they play a good campfire version.

13- This Is Why I Sing – Zahira & Jaris WY2008

Recorded at Granola Funk Theatre on July 4th. Great tune and lucky to have it considering it was recorded by accident. I left to go get some popcorn for a bit and didn’t realize that I had not stopped the recorder

14- Starling – Possibility CO2006

A poem performed at the July 5th open mic at Popcorner. It was an evening that featured many songs and poems. I like the crackle from the fire that accompanies the words.

15- Guitar Solo - Fish CA2004

Recorded at Zipolite kitchen some starry night. According to Bear the song is about a creek in Ohio called Bear Creek. People had a little spot on the creek where skinny-dipping was the norm and soon a nickname was born.