Elijah Wald

The destruction of Gaza City is a crime against history Centuries-old mosques, churches, and ancient artifacts all face obliteration as the Israeli military systematically flattens what remains of the city.

A reminder that, along with the massive crime against humanity, the razing of Gaza City is also a crime against history, art, architecture...

www.972mag.com/gaza-city-de...

Mama Tried (Merle Haggard) - Old Friends: A Songobiography My take on Merle Haggard's autobiographical classic, with some comments on his movie debut and the iconic guitar licks.

This week's Songobiography post is an autobiographical classic from Merle Haggard:
www.elijahwald.com/songblog/mam...

It's crazy that so many folks are jumping on board with a "peace plan" that consists of threatening Hamas if the hostages aren't released, with no firm constraints on Israel from resuming attacks if they ARE released, and no future but a colony run by Trump with Palestinians working service jobs.

YouTube video by Elijah Wald Paul Clayton, "Who'll Buy You Ribbons" and "Don't Think Twice" (from Elijah Wald's Bob Dylan show)

I just posted another clip from my "Bob Dylan in Greenwich Village" show, paying tribute to Paul Clayton and playing the song that was Dylan's model for "Don't Think Twice."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K1i...

Where we are now...

I've been removed from Facebook -- apparently as part of the scam that stole my previous identity there, not because of my political posts...

For the moment, they're not letting me create a new identity, which is a pain because I use it to bring folks to my gigs, among other reasons.

I was scammed and lost my identity... I'm now back and happy to reconnect with all past friends and followers.

Hi Doug,
Sorry, I'm not actually active on Bluesky, though I guess I should at least be checking it. I'd love to play the Caffe Lena again, and the best way to reach me is email, elijah at elijahwald dot com

With you on Anora.

Elijah Wald Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pmElijah Wald has been performing for over forty years, playing a mix of blues, folk, swing, cowboy songs, classic Swahili pop,...

Heads up, New York folks! I'm at the Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on Thurs, March 13 -- playing folk, blues, ragtime, swing, cowboy songs, Congolese and Bahamian guitar stuff, and whatever else comes to mind (with, yes, some Dylan-related stuff). Please spread the word.
www.viewcy.com/e/elijah_wal...

Heads-up for Philly folks: I'm doing a concert in Mount Airy on Saturday -- It'll be my usual mix of ballads, blues, ragtime, jazz, Bahamian, Congolese, Mexican, cowboy songs, reconfigured banjo tunes... you know: folk music.
There are still a few openings...
www.facebook.com/events/13307...