After seeing several posts here about Mr. Goldman I started searching. I had heard of Mr. Calvin but somehow hadnt heard of Mr. Goldman, or it didnt register. I found the cd "les miseres dans le coeur" among one or two others and bought it because it seemed no longer in production.

Man, I dont know how this guy escaped me so long. What a soulful sound! I consider this one of those little treasures you stumble on. Add it to the long list of things I learned on this site.

If you get a chance to see Mr. Goldman, then by all means try to see him. I've caught him a few times, including a great gig at the Offshore Lounge in Lawtell about two years ago - around New Year's Eve. Mr. Goldman was the first of 3 groups and once his band started, it was hard to get them to finish their set. I thought Roy Carrier would have to unplug the PA to get them to stop. Easy to engage in conversation, Mr. Goldman is very friendly. He gave me his business card and told me to stop by his place for a visit. I really need to do this. Goldman has some great stories.

Rob K.

Any wonder why I enjoy his aquaintence?
Rob is right ... the stories (and the music also)... But it is through those stories, that are a part of a legasy that is seemingling slipping away with the diminishing number of elder musicians. If anyone knows me at all, you also know that a big part of my needs, are to reflect and commit to those memories and pass what I can on to others for some sorta growth (hopefully the good parts and some of the unusual cuss words ). I call it the "porch yapping", the sit down talks that takes you to another place and time for what was, and, what is. What I have learned from Mr. Goldman can't be measured... and ya can't put a price tag on it, cause it is way better than silver or gold in my estimation.

Now here is the controversay of the day:

You can take all the Dirks, all the Jesse's, all the Steve's, all the Daigelites's and they are good, fine I will tell ya that, who can deny it(?)! I have studied from them each, and have grabbed a bit here and there now and then from what they appeared to offer.

But Folks, for the likes of me, all I need is a little time with Goldman, and I walk away with smile and a drive to get matters right, all things accordion ..and life. That is a fact! It is a resurection of musical spirit, for what I'm talkin about!

That my friends is my idea of a fine teacher, a dandy motivator and a first class ambassidor and human. God bless Mr. Goldman and Ms. T. , I adore those folks beyond what I can put into words.

A treasure ? Indeed!

Nonc D

More of the above, but I have to weigh in on this...Goldman is the real deal, in every way. When he plays "Goldman's Hard Times" it's as much story as song. Regardless of what he plays, it comes from the heart, every time. Stories? Ask him about when he got his first accordion, or about getting up way before dawn to ride the bus to work in Lafayette, or...but you get the idea. Go to Jazz Fest and support him, and take the time to say "Thank You."