Hank and Dixie for the Whole Family

Well Gossip Lovers,

Here’s a G Lady “hat’s-up:” Drag that weary carcass up and over to Rick’s Place in York, Maine – tonight - for a serious pick-me-up. Oh, and do it early because if you don’t you’ll be listening to Hank and Dixie from a room away.

No doubt about it, Hank, (on guitar) Dixie (on violin) and the Knotty Pine Boys, (Dixie suggests "pronounce with a Maine accent)," pack the place on Tuesday nights. Folks gather early, order some homemade potpie, settle in and wait for the fun to begin about 6 p.m.

And believe G Lady when she says, when these two start wailin’ on their strings, there’s a whole lot of family-appropriate fun going on.

A few weeks back Dixie took Doug Martin’s latest balsa wood violin for a spin, never has the “Tennessee Waltz” sounded better. – Try that one with a baby on your back folks!

Okay, so I exaggerate a tad, but only a tad. Hank and Dixie do arrive with Levi strapped to one or the other’s back. (The picture above & to the right is of Dixie arriving at Rick's with Levi - not Hank - in hoodie, strapped to her back).

And if that cutie petutie gets a bit vocal during the night, Hank or Dixie straps him on and continue with the strings. (Check out the picture below to the right. See that little face peering over Hank's shoulder? Levi).

Haven’t heard about this incredible family event yet? Well it’s likely neighbors are keeping it to themselves hoping for a better seat. If it weren’t G Lady's job to spread the word, I might not have mentioned it myself.

But there it is folks; one of the best-kept secrets on the seacoast. By the by, there’s only a few gigs left till next winter; tonight show, nothing on May 5, but back again through May 19.

When not being Hank and Dixie these two perform as their alter egos. You can catch Dixie as Joyce Andersen this Sunday at Inn on the Blues. She has a big gig in Exeter on May 30 and lots in between. (Info here).

Hank – aka Harvey Reid - is heading out of town for a short tour, and then he’s back for a number of area gigs. (Info here).

Well there’s the good word for the day folks.

Tune in soon. G Lady is heading out shortly to get the scoop on “the scary mannequin” issue. Will report back very soon.

Yours in the love of family music time,

Gossip Lady

Beauty and the Bonnet

Greetings Gossip Lovers,

So, it would appear this little lady was a bit less than thrilled with her Cream Egg. She was probably hoping for a Peep.

Either way she grew up to be a "smiler," not to mention one heck of a fine painter. Recognize her?

I doubt this second photo helps much – of course that’s why I put it here.

I know what you're thinking. You think I have it out for her. Why else would I post the poor unsuspecting woman's graduation photo?

Face it folks with time ALL graduation pics have "that look." And there lies my defense.

Who among us has a year book photo that doesn't horrify or induce hives? We're definitely in this league together! - And besides. Look. She's cute. AND her glasses are fashionable again.

Moreover, would it be SO terrible if we got a tiny chuckle from say - the hair. It's been a long winter after all and no harm done; am I right?

So, have you figured out who it is yet?


Hint: She was awarded honorary distinction Master Pastelist from the Pastel Society of America, and full Artist status by the Copley Society of Boston.

Hint 2: Works the Foreside streets.

And finally, she's a lady with a fine sense of humor - or at least I hope so.

Well here she is, still wearing dapper chapeaus and sporting a good-natured smile.

Meet Gail Sauter, pastel and oil artist, whose studio is on Government St, Kittery, Maine.

Gail says if you see the light on tap on the door and come on in. She’s fine with folks dropping by the studio if she's in - check out her paintings, (like those included here).

Well G Lovers, it sounds as if we have a wonderful, warm weekend coming our way. Might be a great time for a Kittery Foreside stroll. There's a lot of art along that route these days.

Yours in the shared love of a fine art walk,

Gossip Lady

"The power of art lies in its ability to engage the mind and inspire the spirit.” Gail Sauter

Check out Gail's blog; a Journal: A Painter on Painting