Tom Evers
@thomaus.bsky.social
We don’t abide such fripperies here.
he/him • toronto • #shapenote
he/him • toronto • #shapenote
It’s a really good song and wonderful now that more folks can lead and sing it. It was also one of the first ‘new’ songs I’ve lead. And so far it’s been called seven times at the 2025 book singings we’ve been to!
January 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM
It’s a really good song and wonderful now that more folks can lead and sing it. It was also one of the first ‘new’ songs I’ve lead. And so far it’s been called seven times at the 2025 book singings we’ve been to!
And also Northern Harmony (Village Harmony) did Millbrook too. northernharmony.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Millbrook, by Northern Harmony
from the album Emerald Stream (1992)
northernharmony.bandcamp.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 AM
And also Northern Harmony (Village Harmony) did Millbrook too. northernharmony.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Millbrook is a banger!
Gotta give a shoutout to Shenandoah Harmony for having it first.
And looks like Northampton Harmony did it before that:
timeriksen.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Gotta give a shoutout to Shenandoah Harmony for having it first.
And looks like Northampton Harmony did it before that:
timeriksen.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Millbrook, Neely Bruce, 1989, Hamm Harmony, by Tim Eriksen
from the album Northampton Harmony - The Hookes' Regular Sing
timeriksen.bandcamp.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Millbrook is a banger!
Gotta give a shoutout to Shenandoah Harmony for having it first.
And looks like Northampton Harmony did it before that:
timeriksen.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Gotta give a shoutout to Shenandoah Harmony for having it first.
And looks like Northampton Harmony did it before that:
timeriksen.bandcamp.com/track/millbr...
Link to the big debut singing audio with new and old songs added to the 2025 edition of The Sacred Harp (the best collection of shape-note hymns, revival choruses, plain and fuging tunes, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public)
sacredharp.com/museum/debut...
sacredharp.com/museum/debut...
Debut Singing from The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition - Sacred Harp Publishing Company
More than 700 singers from across the United States and beyond helped launch The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition at the United Sacred Harp Musical Association in Atlanta, Georgia, September 12–14, 2025. Thi...
sacredharp.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Link to the big debut singing audio with new and old songs added to the 2025 edition of The Sacred Harp (the best collection of shape-note hymns, revival choruses, plain and fuging tunes, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public)
sacredharp.com/museum/debut...
sacredharp.com/museum/debut...
And… the new songs from the debut singing are on YouTube now, too. So we get to enjoy them even more. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
New Songs in the Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition - YouTube
Recorded at The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition Debut Singing at the 120th Session of the United Sacred Harp Musical Association, September 13, 2025, Atlanta, Geor...
youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
And… the new songs from the debut singing are on YouTube now, too. So we get to enjoy them even more. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
You can tell we’re singing a new song because our heads are down sight reading the music for the first time on one of the songs added to the new 2025 edition of the Sacred Harp. It was an amazing day to experience those new songs with all those voices that day.
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
You can tell we’re singing a new song because our heads are down sight reading the music for the first time on one of the songs added to the new 2025 edition of the Sacred Harp. It was an amazing day to experience those new songs with all those voices that day.
The heck with politics, that sounds like an epic day when visiting NYC. Do you have a travel tips blog?
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The heck with politics, that sounds like an epic day when visiting NYC. Do you have a travel tips blog?
Your stamping looks great.
I cut a block stamp for the Toronto group’s loaners. A little more utilitarian, but I matched the typeface.
I cut a block stamp for the Toronto group’s loaners. A little more utilitarian, but I matched the typeface.
November 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Your stamping looks great.
I cut a block stamp for the Toronto group’s loaners. A little more utilitarian, but I matched the typeface.
I cut a block stamp for the Toronto group’s loaners. A little more utilitarian, but I matched the typeface.
On our drives to southern singings this summer and fall, we noticed there were fewer Bucky’s billboards and the messages were tamer.
You may be on to something.
You may be on to something.
November 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
On our drives to southern singings this summer and fall, we noticed there were fewer Bucky’s billboards and the messages were tamer.
You may be on to something.
You may be on to something.
I’m still pissed.
Somehow balls thrown in the same spot since then aren’t strikes.
Somehow balls thrown in the same spot since then aren’t strikes.
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I’m still pissed.
Somehow balls thrown in the same spot since then aren’t strikes.
Somehow balls thrown in the same spot since then aren’t strikes.
Maybe that’s why that afternoon session is such a workout usually.
October 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Maybe that’s why that afternoon session is such a workout usually.
Last Fall this was discarded on a sidewalk in Toronto. I tried to figure out how to overwinter it. Looks like it made it. I want to bring it in again with as little mess as possible—we have cats. Our basement doesn’t get cold but I could make a spot near a window. Any more tips besides your article?
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Last Fall this was discarded on a sidewalk in Toronto. I tried to figure out how to overwinter it. Looks like it made it. I want to bring it in again with as little mess as possible—we have cats. Our basement doesn’t get cold but I could make a spot near a window. Any more tips besides your article?
Not sure that was technically “broadcast”.
However those wishing still wising to keep the airwaves clean could still report the FAN590 Jays Talk show for broadcasting this interview (they did sort of apologize for ‘live radio’ right afterwards). bsky.app/profile/blue...
However those wishing still wising to keep the airwaves clean could still report the FAN590 Jays Talk show for broadcasting this interview (they did sort of apologize for ‘live radio’ right afterwards). bsky.app/profile/blue...
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Not sure that was technically “broadcast”.
However those wishing still wising to keep the airwaves clean could still report the FAN590 Jays Talk show for broadcasting this interview (they did sort of apologize for ‘live radio’ right afterwards). bsky.app/profile/blue...
However those wishing still wising to keep the airwaves clean could still report the FAN590 Jays Talk show for broadcasting this interview (they did sort of apologize for ‘live radio’ right afterwards). bsky.app/profile/blue...
October 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
To clarify, everyone at the convention was singing, chatting & eating together (and exchanging hugs).
In contrast the most diverse gatherings I’m in are Toronto transit system subway cars and busses, with people from all over the world. But the only thing we do together there is co-exist (usually).
In contrast the most diverse gatherings I’m in are Toronto transit system subway cars and busses, with people from all over the world. But the only thing we do together there is co-exist (usually).
September 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
To clarify, everyone at the convention was singing, chatting & eating together (and exchanging hugs).
In contrast the most diverse gatherings I’m in are Toronto transit system subway cars and busses, with people from all over the world. But the only thing we do together there is co-exist (usually).
In contrast the most diverse gatherings I’m in are Toronto transit system subway cars and busses, with people from all over the world. But the only thing we do together there is co-exist (usually).
The convention the most congenial and communal gathering of a disparate variety of folks as I remember attending.
September 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The convention the most congenial and communal gathering of a disparate variety of folks as I remember attending.
2+2=5 is how elections get rigged
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
2+2=5 is how elections get rigged
If you’re looking for local Sacred Harp and other shape-note book singings, they’re probably listed here: shapenotesingings.com/local-singin...
Local Singing Groups - Shape Note Singings Schedule
Filter and search websites of local singing groups throughout the world. Get involved in a local shape note singing near you!
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September 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If you’re looking for local Sacred Harp and other shape-note book singings, they’re probably listed here: shapenotesingings.com/local-singin...
🎂 Happy Birthday to B.F. White, a big Sacred Harp ◢ ● ▇ ◆ composer:
Ortonville, Beach Spring, The Morning Trumpet, Holy City, Chambers, Family Circle, The Lone Pilgrim, Loving Jesus, Send a Blessing, Help Me to Sing, The Happy Sailor, The Rock That Is Higher than I, The Hill of Zion, and more…
Ortonville, Beach Spring, The Morning Trumpet, Holy City, Chambers, Family Circle, The Lone Pilgrim, Loving Jesus, Send a Blessing, Help Me to Sing, The Happy Sailor, The Rock That Is Higher than I, The Hill of Zion, and more…
September 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🎂 Happy Birthday to B.F. White, a big Sacred Harp ◢ ● ▇ ◆ composer:
Ortonville, Beach Spring, The Morning Trumpet, Holy City, Chambers, Family Circle, The Lone Pilgrim, Loving Jesus, Send a Blessing, Help Me to Sing, The Happy Sailor, The Rock That Is Higher than I, The Hill of Zion, and more…
Ortonville, Beach Spring, The Morning Trumpet, Holy City, Chambers, Family Circle, The Lone Pilgrim, Loving Jesus, Send a Blessing, Help Me to Sing, The Happy Sailor, The Rock That Is Higher than I, The Hill of Zion, and more…
The original Sacred Harp book came out in 1844 and has had waves of popularity over the centuries. Hopefully the release of the 2025 revision is a sign the tide is rolling back in. The first printing sold out in the first weekend.
September 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The original Sacred Harp book came out in 1844 and has had waves of popularity over the centuries. Hopefully the release of the 2025 revision is a sign the tide is rolling back in. The first printing sold out in the first weekend.
They added this handy list of the new songs and composers which can be printed and fits in the book. sacredharp.com/2025/09/11/n...
New Song Page Numbers in The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition - Sacred Harp Publishing Company
We are pleased to share one last resource about the new Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition as we approach the debut singing this weekend. Much more information about the weekend’s activities are on our website...
sacredharp.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
They added this handy list of the new songs and composers which can be printed and fits in the book. sacredharp.com/2025/09/11/n...
I see you’re in the middle of the new bouquet of roses section. A half-dozen great songs.
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I see you’re in the middle of the new bouquet of roses section. A half-dozen great songs.