Wind that Shakes the Barley: Music

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Didymosphenia geminata (didymo), also known as "rock snot" is a freshwater diatom (a type of alga) and was first reported in New Zealand in the Lower Waiau River in 2004. Didymo is currently found in a number of South Island Rivers. Biosecurity New Zealand has since declared the entire South Island a Controlled Area for Didymo. This means waterways remain open to angling and other recreational activities, but people are legally obliged to prevent the spreading of didymo.

Here in Vermont Didymo may potentially damage our trout population. River users nationwide are being asked to take appropriate river hygiene precautions because didymo can spread so easily. It can transfer between waterways in a drop of water or in damp clothing or equipment. It is invisible to the eye unless it is in bloom and covering river rocks.

Didymo Blues Band:

Bob Skowronski : lead vocal, rhythm guitar

Brian N. Wright : bass guitar

Jesse Luce: lead guitar

Bob DeMarco : organ, backing vocal

Mary Choate : backing vocal

Rachel Clark : backing vocal

Spuds Riekert : percussion

Produced by Bob Skowronski

Recorded and mixed at the Otter Creek Music Studio, Florence, VT 2008 Engineered and Mixed by Bob DeMarco Mastered by Otter Creek Music Mastering Services

Bookings, Recordings and Information: Bobski@dishmail.com