Tax money at work

It is always nice to see one's tax money at work. On my hike to Agno today I saw big boulders being placed in the bed of the river Vedeggio, to slow down the water current, I understand, for a good reason that I once heard explained but have since forgotten.

Blues to Bop: Gospel concert

The San Lorenzo cathedral in Lugano was the venue for a beautiful gospel concert with the Fierson Brothers, Bill Sims Jr., Woody Mann, and members of the Imani 7.

Blues to Bop: Dave Keyes & Bill Sims Jr.

Before going home I stopped by Piazza Riforma once more to listen to Dave Keyes and Bill Sims, accomonied by a drummer.

Blues to Bop: The Lugano SMUM Guitar Quartet & Woody Mann

I wanted to see and hear more of The Lugano SMUM Guitar Quartet & Woody Mann and went to Piazza San Rocco for this.

Blues to Bop: Luna Blues Big Band

Coming back late from dinner in Italy, I missed the first part of tonight's shows. In Piazza Riforma, I recorded the Luna Blues Big Band.

Blues to Bop: Guido Melone & The Down Town Blues Band

The Swiss group Guido Melone & The Down Town Blues Band played in Piazza Dante.

Blues to Bop: Bill Sims Jr.

My next stop was Piazza Cioccaro, Where Bill Sims Jr. was on the stage.

Blues to Bop: The Frierson Brothers

On stage in Piazza Riforma: The Frieson Brothers.

Blues to Bop: Dave Keys & Woody Mann

I started the second evening of Blues to Bop in Lugano in Piazza San Rocco, listening to Dave Keys & Woody Mann.

Blues to Bop: Imani 7

Just before the battery ran out I managed to record the group Imani 7 on the stage in Piazza Cioccaro.

Blues to Bop: The Frierson Brothers

In Piazza San Rocco, The Frierson Brothers took over the stage.

Blues to Bop: The Lugano Harlem Blues & Soul Review

My next stop was Piazza Cioccaro, where The Lugano Harlem Blues and Soul Review were on stage.

Blues to Bop: The Lugano SMUM Guitar Quartet & Woody Mann

In Piazza San Rocco, The Lugano SMUM Guitar Quartet & Woody Mann were performing. These are four students of the Scuala di Musica Moderna (School of Modern Music) in Lugano, joined on stage by their artistic director Woody Mann.

Blues to Bop: The Flag

Imani 7 left the stage and The Flag played on their own.

Blues to Bop: Imani 7 & The Flag

On this first evening of Blues to Bop in Lugano I stopped at Piazza Riforma and filmed the Imani 7 on stage together with the local group The Flag.

Hike in Lucomagno area

The whole family went for a hike of 10 km in the area of Lucomagno, starting from Acquacalda. Sunny weather.


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estivaLugano: Sandy Muller

I missed out on a few weekends of music in Lugano but but finally made it there again today, to listen to Sandy Muller and her group.

Short hike near Arosio

With a friend I went for a short hike in the region of Arosio, mostly through forests:


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