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Dave Demour: Ex-Monk, Stone Layer, Singer Songwriter

Published September 11, 2018

Ever heard rain drops falling on the New River coming out of a piano? No? You just haven’t met Dave Demour yet. Dave’s an amazing stone artist, ex-monk, singer song writer and resident of Todd, NC. This week, Julia and I had an amazing sit down session with Dave at the RiverGirl Fishing Company piano. He coaxed a thunderstorm, beavers and a cricket out of the ivories. We filmed the recording. I think you’ll really enjoy it.

Todd Greetings: Ride Out the Front Gate

Published September 8, 2018

Long Rider Bernie Harberts, Julia Carpenter and mules tied to the caboose at RiverGirl Fishing Company in Todd, North Carolina on the Ride Out the Front Gate ramble — End of the line…well the day at least. The mules tied to the caboose at RiverGirl Fishing Company in Todd, NC. We are spending the night here before heading toward West Jefferson.

The last 3 days we climbed the escarpment from Darby to Todd, NC. Highlights include catching up with Eustace Conway (Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Last American Man” / History Channel’s “Mountain Men”), roadside graham crackers and a gift of water when our throats were as dry as our water bottles.… Continue reading →