Gentle On My Mind
The first two photos are the original lyrics to "Gentle On My Mind," written by John Hartford. Quickly composed after a night out at the movies, it has been recorded over 400 times by a [...]
“Joseph’s Dream” and “Can’t Get No Better”
If you own a copy of the album, Nobody Knows What You Do, track seven lists a song titled, "Joseph's Dream," a catchy little number with a line that says, "just when you think it [...]
Thoughts on John Hartford and Julia Belle, by Rachel Baiman
Rachel Baiman not only appeared on "Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2," but she also graciously wrote the liner notes, which were nominated for an IBMA Industry award in 2025! We [...]
John and Vassar, plus Old & In The Way, Aereo-Plain, and Vassar’s Fiddle
John and Vassar, plus Old & In The Way, Aereo-Plain, and Vassar's fiddle. It's all right here, in John's own words. John kept a lot of writing on 3x5 index cards, and filed them all [...]
The 3×5 Card Manifesto
For those familiar with John's love of 3x5 cards, this one is for you. The typed notes were saved for us by our dear friend, the late Dr. Terry Comer. Our understanding is that this [...]
Hartford’s Mammoth Marathon!
October 7, 2024 • 6-10pm • Nashville, TN Quick Livestream links: Official John Hartford YouTube The Violin Shop Facebook page You're invited to Hartford's Mammoth Marathon, led by Brittany and Natalie Haas! Attend either in-person [...]
