Seems like there should be a page of photos that are just for fun. Many times, many places, many friends.
Hear Here: Scroll down and listen to If I Were a Blackbird, Siobhan ni Ghibher, and Lachine Rapids.
Nous aimerions deux verres de vin rouge…John back home on the Riviere des PrairiesIf I Were a Blackbird, trad., from Into the Medieval WorldMax giving John one of his semi-unpredictable cat-wheelies.John and Barbiel at Ohio Renaissance FestivalOhio Renaissance FestivalJohn, the Silent LionJohn and Barbiel of Silent Lion performing with friends at Kent State.Photo taken by my son Smith when we lived on Westover Drive, in South Russell, OhioSiobhan ni Ghibher/The Mead Mug, (c) John Saunders/ Barbiel Matthews, plus Irish 13th century trad. Into the Medieval WorldBarbiel at the park inLa Salle by the St. LawrenceLachine Rapids, (c) J. Saunders. From John’s Mostly Banjo CD. One of his originals inspired by his hometown and the mighty St. Lawrence. Ron Jarvis from Orrville, Ohio provides the nifty bass part here. Barbiel avec sa famille: sa souer, beau-frere, maman et papa sur le Bateau Mouche de Montreal.John, Barbiel, Dad and MomMaking music with Menagerie at Great Lakes Medieval Faire.Pub Sings are always so unpredictable. Here, whatever musical theorem Judy was espousing, Michael was having none of it!Jon Butts, John Saunders, Barbiel, and Lisa Butts making serious music on Pirate weekend at Great Lakes Medieval Faire. We love Lisa and Jon!Toronto IslandBarbiel
The thing I like most about this selfie is the ancient Venetian mirror frame.
Barbiel at Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. The purple hat is actually John behind her.Thank-you, Paul Sigmund , for this photo! Taken at the Minstrel Manor Tent Stage at Great Lakes Medieval Faire.