A collaborative project connecting local history with creative performance
The Hemingway House Sessions are a collaboration between Sun Valley Museum of Art and The Community Library to connect visiting artists to our local history and an iconic writer in an intimate setting inspired by views of the Big Wood River and Idaho mountains. Visiting artists are invited to respond to this creative space where Ernest Hemingway sought sanctuary in the last years of his life.
The Community Library is a privately funded, public library located in Ketchum, Idaho. As part of its Center for Regional History, it stewards a Hemingway collection and manages the Hemingway House and Preserve. The private residence is home to a writer-in-residence program.
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Hemingway House Sessions
“Howling Wolf”
by The Sweet Remains
Performed by The Sweet Remains at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2019. Performers left to right: Greg Naughton, Rich Price and Brian Chartrand.
“1000 Blackbirds”
by Tyler Ramsey
“1000 Blackbirds” written and performed by Tyler Ramsey at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2018.
Sting's "Fragile"
arranged and performed by International Guitar Night
Performed by International Guitar Night at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2018. International Guitar Night performers in 2018, l to r: Michael Chapdelaine, Calum Graham, Marek Pasieczny and Lulo Reinhardt.
"Isle of France"
by Socks in the Frying Pan
Performed by Socks in the Frying Pan at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on March 6, 2018. Isle of France by Nic Jones, traditional arrangement by Socks in the Frying Pan. Performed by Fiachra Hayes and Aodán Coyne of Socks in the Frying Pan.
"Le Théâtre de la Ville"
by Bon Débarras
Le Théâtre de la Ville was performed by Bon Débarras at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2019. Le Théâtre de la Ville was written by Jean-François Dumas. Publisher Onde Lune Éditions, copyright 2016.
"White Coat"
by Tyler Ramsey
White Coat written and performed by Tyler Ramsey at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2018.
"Gan Ainm"
by Socks in the Frying Pan
Gan Ainm was performed by Socks in the Frying Pan at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on March 6, 2018. Traditional arrangement of Gan Ainm by Socks in the Frying Pan. Performed by Fiachra Hayes and Aodán Coyne of Socks in the Frying Pan.
"Cuban Flair"
by International Guitar Night
Cuban Flair arranged and performed by International Guitar Night at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2018. International Guitar Night performers in 2018, l to r: Michael Chapdelaine, Calum Graham, Marek Pasieczny and Lulo Reinhardt.
"La grondeuse à Fille / Reel Bipolaire"
by Bon Débarras
La Grondeuse à fille / Reel Bipolaire was performed by Bon Débarras at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2019. Bon Débarras are, l to r: Véronique Plasse, Dominic Desrochers and Jean-François Dumas.
"Rubicon"
by The Sweet Remains
Rubicon was performed by The Sweet Remains at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2019. Performers l to r: Greg Naughton, Todd Chuba, Rich Price and Brian Chartrand.
"Dance with Me"
by The Sweet Remains
Dance with Me was performed by The Sweet Remains at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2019. Dance with Me was written by Greg Naughton and first recorded in 2008. Performers l to r: Greg Naughton, Todd Chuba, Rich Price and Brian Chartrand.
"Le Reel Tao"
by Bon Débarras
Le Reel Tao was performed by Bon Débarras at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2019. Le Reel Tao was written by Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Luzio Altobelli. Bon Débarras are, l to r: Véronique Plasse, Dominic Desrochers and Jean-François Dumas.
"The Nightbird"
by Tyler Ramsey
The Nightbird written and performed by Tyler Ramsey at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on January 16, 2018.
"Libertango"
by International Guitar Night
Astor Piazzolla's Libertango arranged and performed by International Guitar Night at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on February 6, 2018.
International Guitar Night performers in 2018, l to r: Michael Chapdelaine, Calum Graham, Marek Pasieczny and Lulo Reinhardt.
"The Last Waltz"
by Socks in the Frying Pan
The Last Waltz was performed by Socks in the Frying Pan at the Hemingway House, Ketchum, Idaho on March 6, 2018. Performed by Fiachra Hayes and Aodán Coyne of Socks in the Frying Pan.