From a live performance July 20, 2017, at the Catskill Center in Arkville, N.Y.  Follow the Bandcamp link in my bio for the original album track and more original songs.

Live at the Catskill Center July 20, 2017

Discovery EP

New Hampshire (live)

From a live performance July 20, 2017, at the Catskill Center in Arkville, N.Y. Note this is a radio-friendly version.  To hear or download the original album track (which has some salty, non-radio-friendly language), follow the link to my Bandcamp page in my profile. Photo courtesy of Howard Harrison.

Discovery

Sleepin' in the Doghouse (live)

From a live performance by The Insolent Willies at the Catskill Center in Arkville, N.Y.., on July 20, 2017. "Discovery" is the title track on Bill's recent solo album (see link in profile). The Insolent Willies are Bill Ackerbauer and Franl DeVer Pullen, who plays bass on this one. Photo courtesy of Howard Harrison.

Discovery (Live)

A little Gospel-style fable. This is a rough demo recorded at home with ukulele, harmonica and vocals.

Home recording 9/19/17

The Churchmouse & the Jailbird

Mrs. Murphy's Chowder live at Pleasant Ave Elementary

These lyrics were written by the kids participating in the community songwriting workshop led by Bill Ackerbauer at the Gloversville Public Library on May 4, 2019, as part of "100-in-1 Day."

Gloversville is a little city
In the springtime it is really pretty
Walking downtown turns frowns upside down
There's a lot of fun things to do in Gloversville

You can meet up at the playground
With your friends who are hanging around
You can walk your dog, you can catch a frog
There's a lot of fun things to do in Gloversville

On the weekend, you can go
To the Glove Theatre and catch a show
You can walk down the street for something to eat
There's a lot of fun things to do in Gloversville

If there's info that you need
You can go to the library and read
If you care you can run for Mayor
There's a lot of fun things to do in Gloversville

Kids Songwriting Workshop in Gloversville May 4 2019

“The Ferret Song,” co-written by my six-year-old son. This will be appearing on my upcoming album of music for kids. You can support the project by ordering a T-shirt here: https://www.bonfire.com/chicken-milk-shirt/

The Ferret Song

Roots-inspired singer-songwriter based in the Adirondack foothills. Performs solo and with The Insolent Willies and The Doghouse Carpenters. Now recording a new album of original and traditional songs for kids.

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