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Columbus Folk Music Society Testimonial
If you’re thinking of hiring the new abbreviated version of Mustard’s Retreat but you feel a little hesitation about it, let me tell you about our experience.
For more than a decade, we at the Columbus Folk Music Society had enjoyed hearing in person the long-time Mustard’s Retreat duo, featuring Michael Hough and David Tamulevich. We loved them so much, we invited them nearly every year for either one of our monthly coffeehouses or our annual folk festival or a special concert.
This year, with Michael remaining in Ann Arbor to care for a loved one, we knew we were going to hear a new version of Mustard’s — with David and Libby Glover ( who actually sang with Michael and David back in the 1970’s). To be frank, we worried that it just wouldn’t be the same old Mustard’s Retreat we had grown to know and love. And, it wasn’t.
But our worries were unfounded. Because this new version of Mustard’s was outstanding. Libby isn’t Michael, but she’s her own great musician. She brought different harmonies to Mustard’s great repertoire. She brought her own brand of enthusiasm and energy. She brought her own brand of humor. And she and David shared their own special chemistry on stage. We were moved. We were energized. We were fascinated. And we were engaged.
The crowd gave David and Libby 3 standing ovations. And afterwards, everyone was buzzing about what a beautiful compelling evening it had been.
As a trio of Columbus Folk Music Society volunteers who book our featured acts, we heartily recommend Libby and David. The only thing we can imagine that would be better would be experiencing the new “full” version of Mustard’s with Libby, David, and Michael. Hopefully, that may eventually become a reality, and we will all be richer because of it.
Randi Cohen
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We appreciate your support for this effort – much more than words can express. We want to continue sharing our music and are extremely grateful to those individuals who have supported us spiritually and emotionally over the past 49 years.
Mustard's Inspired Poem by Jan Worth
Jan Worth is a long time friend and colleague located in Flint, MI. Among her many accomplishments is that she is a wonderful poet. She wrote this poem not so long ago after being at one of our concerts in Flint. We are floored and honored. and so complimented … and wanted to share it with you. We urge you to buy and read Jan’s fine fine book….we think it will resonate with you. Thank you, Jan.
At a Concert When the Music Was Too Beautiful
When they started to sing
luxurious three-part harmony
in the encircling green room—
womb of hope for a troubled tribe—
when the singers launched measure
after measure, euphony of the spirit,
my own hollow body took it in,
overflow into my ribcage, relief so forceful
it scared me.
I almost lost control, tears
rushing out like music. I wondered
if I was having a breakdown
or a concerto, one or the other.
In the church basement
at the intermission
my mouth was dry and
I took the lemonade in big swallows
and tried to small talk
but I had to get out of there,
up the worn brown steps
into rainy air.
I’d had almost more than I
could handle—finding out
how hungry I am for that
beauty, how desolate I am
for what is lost, how the music
got too close, too close, too much.
“Mustard’s Retreat played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Indy Folk Series. David Tamulevich and Libby Glover charmed everyone with their songs and stories. Fine guitar picking, coupled with beautiful harmonies, carried the evening. Libby shined with her accapela songs and unique poems, she commands the stage. We had great comments about them from the audience, a tribute to their talent.”
“Through the years, Mustard’s Retreat has performed on WVBR’s Bound for Glory. Michael Hough and David Tamulevich made magic for us all. Then Libby Glover joined them with a lovely smile and sweet harmonies. Well, Michael Hough couldn’t make it this Winter, so David and Libby did the show together, just the two of them. And, yes, it worked. And, yes, it worked very, very well. Everyone in the live audience really warmed to what they were doing, and sang along on just about everything. What sparkle!!!!!”