Monthly Archives: June 2020

Herman Prey (b. 6/11) sings Beethoven’s lied, based on a poem by Friedrich Matthisson). Prey could jump from comic opera to the heavy German repertoire. He was admired for his versions of Schubert’s songs.

Support your library and your local indie book dealer by buying a book from our wish list at Bayswater Books. Read more. Also trending: the library is taking back returns and Kanopy video is live.

Born 6/19, 1910, Chester Burnett, aka the Wolf, bridged the divide between country and urban blues, and inspired many of your favorite rock stars. More Wolf on Hoopla.

Our Kanopy trial received enough of a following for us to create a regular account. Dive in to their collection of 30,000 movies, educational programs, documentaries and kids videos! Visit our Kanopy page to find out how to create an account … Continue reading →

In a first step toward resuming services, the Nichols Library opened it’s book drop yesterday. You are now able to return books, CDs and DVDs that were charged out when the library closed back in March (don’t worry, no fines). … Continue reading →

Duane Allman backing Boz Scagss (6/8) on Loan Me a Dime, while …. Dereck Trucks (6/8), the youngest Allman, plays Soul Serenade. This is some sweet playing, folks.

For something completely different, contralto Cecilia Bartoli sings Bellini’s Vaga Luna: “She is alone in the future. Tell her day and night, I count the hour of pain, What a flattering hope, It comforts me in love.”

The late Curtis Mayfield (6/3) sings People Get Ready (‘freedom train’s a’comin”). David Ruffin (6/2) of the Temptations wishes it would rain..(‘hurts so bad, want to go outside, but everyone knows a man aint supposed to cry’).

Fresh downloads at NH/Overdrive.