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The royal way

“Galleon replica of the Royal Galley” serviing in the 1571 Battle of Lepanto – Barcelona Maritime Museum” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in November, 2024.
“The royal way” composed and performed with concertina, mandolin, and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 11, 2025.

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Splendor

“Casa Batillo” architecture by Antoni Gaudi photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Barcelona, Spain in November, 2023.
“Splendor” composed and performed with mandolin, guitar, concertina, and cymbal by Sanford Ross Bender on July 14, 2025.

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I know nowhere else to go

“Blending in with deer” photographed in Tyer State Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania on July 10, 2025.
“I know nowhere else to go” composed and performed with two guitars by Sanford Ross Bender on July 11, 2025.
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Don’t give up the fight, mates!

“Red goblin” painted and drawn with mixed media by Sanford Ross Bender some time ago.
“Don’t give up the fight, mates!” composed and performed with mandolin and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on July 6, 2025.
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The island

“The island” painted with gouache by May Bender (Mom) in 1948.
“The island” composed and performed with banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 4, 2025.

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Winding way duet for concertina and guitar

“Tyler Hall Garden” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
“Winding way duet for concertina and guitar” composed and performed by Sanford Ross Bender on July 1, 2025.

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Thank you for letting me know

“Trumpet vine” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 29, 2025.
“Thank you for letting me know” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on June 28, 2025.

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We get along some of the time

“Summer flowers” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania on June 25, 2025.
“We get along some of the time” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 25, 2025.
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Continental drift

“Drifting on Lake Galena” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Peace Valley Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 22, 2025.
“Continental drift” composed and performed with guitar and mandolin by Sanford Ross Bender on June 22, 2025.
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Be safe, my love

“A forest within another” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Tyler State Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 17, 2025.
“Be safe, my love” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 16, 2025.