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July 05, 2023 Music » Music Feature

The Viking of Church Street: Julian Calv Keeps the Music of Fabled American Composer Moondog Alive

By Chris Farnsworth and Ellie Liota

Published July 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. | Updated July 5, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

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Tags: Music Feature, Cartoon Issue, Moondog, Julian Calv, Viking of 6th Avenue

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About The Authors

Chris Farnsworth

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Bio:
Music editor Chris Farnsworth has written countless albums reviews and features on Vermont's best musicians, and has seen more shows than is medically advisable. He's played in multiple bands over decades in the local scene and is a recording artist in his own right. He can often be found searching for the perfect soft pretzel or listening to a podcast about the X-Men.

Ellie Liota

Bio:
Ellie Liota is an animator and cartoonist living in White River Junction, where she is working toward her master's degree at the Center for Cartoon Studies. You can follow her on Instagram at @earlyworm123, where she rarely posts but is always lurking...