The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #89381   Message #1685999
Posted By: Don Firth
05-Mar-06 - 07:14 PM
Thread Name: Almeda Riddle (1898-1986) - recordings
Subject: RE: Almeeda Riddle
I heard her at the 1964 Berkeley Folk Festival, in workshops and concerts. She was a sweet, wonderful lady, and she had a headful of songs and ballads. She felt most comfortable sitting in a rocking chair while she sang, so for her concerts, someone brought a comfortable rocker on stage for her.   She talked about the songs, told stories, and sang a lot. No accompaniment. Just rocking gently as she sang. Delightful!

Don Firth