Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024Summer solstice These previously posted musical pieces celebrate heartfully the approaching summer solstice. SRB “Bog iris” photographed at the Orono bog boardwalk in Maine by Sanford R. Bender on June 17, 2024. “Following fireflies” composed and performed with banjo, dobro, and guitar by Sanford R. Bender in 2023. “May I have this dance” composed and performed with dobro, banjo, and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2022. “Carnival of bygone days” composed and performed with guitar, clarinet, and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2024. “Satin Darkness” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2023. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on June 8, 2024Volcanic breathing “Volcanic breathing” drawn with colored pencil in sketchbook by Sanford Ross Bender on June 8, 2024. “Volcanic breathing” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on June 8, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on June 7, 2024Following the precipitous coastal trail “Following the precipitous coast trail: =” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on June 1, 2024 along the northern Maine coast past the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. “Following the precipitous coastal trail” composed and performed with guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on June 5, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Island of promise “Island of Promise” (Island passed on ferry from harbor in Stonington, Maine) photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on May 26, 2024. “Island of Promise” composed and performed with guitar and slide by Sanford Ross Bender on May 24, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on May 21, 2024Cove near Owls Head Light, Maine “Cove near Owls Head Light, Maine” photographed on a rainy day by Sanford Ross Bender on May 19, 2024. “Heading out to sea in the morning” music improvised with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on May 19&20, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024Bogs and fens “Southern Creek” painted with watercolors by Sanford (Sandy) R. Bender in 1982 “Bogs and fens” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and concertina by Sanford (Sandy) R. Bender on May 6, 2024 Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on April 28, 2024April 28, 2024Nectar Procession “Tulips in bloom” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on April 20, 2024. “Nectar procession” composed and performed with guitar and mandolin by Sanford Ross Bender on April 27, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Navigating in nebulae Mixed media painting from a while ago by Sanford Ross Bender “Navigating in nebulae” composed and performed with two guitars, bass, and percussion by Sanford Ross Bender on April 21, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on April 17, 2024April 17, 2024Bobcat run “Bobcats” drawn with colored pencil by Sanford Ross Bender “Bobcat run” improvised with guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on April 17, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Posted on April 12, 2024This is just the way it goes “This is just the way it goes” composed and performed with guitars and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on April 11, 2024. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPocketMoreEmailPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading...