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Joe Newberry
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Banjo. Guitar. Songs. Sings.
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My job is to play hillbilly music for folks who don't know they love it yet.
A Newberry Christmas memory...
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This is from George Albert Smith's film "Santa Claus," made in 1898. I love it when Santa blows the kiss to the sleeping children. And, I love how Leadbelly's music matches up with the clip. Just magically delicious. youtu.be/F5R6YarhEag?...
Leadbelly - Christmas Is A-Coming
YouTube video by Detective Lieutenant Ed Exley
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A Christmas memory... In our stockings, along with an orange, a candy cane, a new toothbrush, and comic books, Santa always left a package of thank you notes, which were put to good use after presents were opened and breakfast was done.
December 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I was pretty darned excited to meet him...
December 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Don't forget...
December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Looking for a musical gift this year, for yourself or a loved one? I am teaching two classes at John C. Campbell Folk School in western N.C. “Songs from the Appalachians to the Ozarks”(Feb 13-15) and “Traditional Songwriting: Write New Songs That Sound Old” (Feb 15-21). folkschool.org/music
December 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A candle burns this longest night
A message for the dark
A melody of fragile light
As sweet as any lark

A good solstice to you all.
December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎶 Christmas stress is coming to town.... 🎶
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Reposted by Joe Newberry
It's still the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It always will be.

It's still the Department of Defense. It always will be.

It's still the Gulf of Mexico. It always will be.
December 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trump-Epstein Files has a nice ring to it.
December 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I predict that the name that starts with K will soon be gone.
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
No big... Just that time a few years ago when I was petting a reindeer up in Alaska. Apparently, I smell like Christmas. Photo by April Verch.
December 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Coffee Diem. Raleigh.
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I suggest we all have a Rob Reiner marathon on Wednesday night. My choices... "Stand By Me," "Spinal Tap," and "The Princess Bride." Maybe a couple of episodes of "All In The Family."
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
There are now 26K of you who follow me here. Thank you. Let's have coffee together tomorrow. And, pick a tune. And, go Stetson shopping.
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Rob Reiner's work was the fabric of movies we all wore. Here is a gift article from the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Opinion | ‘Reiner’s Career Shows What We’ve Lost’: Three Opinion Writers on His Legacy
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This... 👇👇👇
There are two Americas. One with booming stock portfolios and exorbitant profits, often at the expense of their employees. While working Americans grapple with high prices and making ends meet.

The rich believe that the economy is good because it is good for THEM.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
Bryson DeChambeau praises Trump for creating “the greatest economy we’ve ever had”
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Inconceivable.
this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy Hanukkah to all my friends who celebrate the miracle of eight days of light in the face of the world's darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Coffee Diem. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
December 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Working on a Holiday Pops program for the Charlotte Symphony, and it makes me recall the excitement of heading to KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to sing Christmas songs on Channel 12 as part of Mrs. Seabaugh's elementary school choir. 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This clip is as evergreen as a Christmas tree... youtu.be/2j1FlcM9EeQ?...
Santa Sessions
YouTube video by ProCommVoices
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Apologies to Dolly, but instead of Hard Candy, it's going to be a Two Pencil Christmas.
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I am tickled to be part of Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp next June in Maryville, Tenn., held on the campus of Maryville College. I am teaching singing at Old Time and Traditional Week - June 14-20, 2026.
flatpik.com/steve-kaufma...

Here is a slideshow of the instructors... youtu.be/qkP7WsXyvwY
Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp Overview
www.flatpik.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New Substack up. Please subscribe and share, if you take the notion.
Matthew 25:36.5
I have been thinking about Matthew 25: 35-36...
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM