The awards season won’t go away! I’ve received a few e-mails, and perhaps I was too harsh in my stance concerning the Grammy Awards. While I do feel that it is commercial rather than artistic success that earns most nominations, … Continue reading →
When I wrote about the Grammy Awards the other day, I neglected to mention this interesting nomination – the Klezmatics for “Best Contemporary World Music Album” for their recording “Wonder Wheel“, a CD of Woody Guthrie songs! Again, I scratch … Continue reading →
Here we go again – another set of “folk” awards. Last week the Grammy Awards announced their folk catagories and this week the Folk Alliance has announced their award nomineess.I am sitting on the fence about the Folk Alliance’s efforts. … Continue reading →
During the broadcast of THE SESSION on Friday, technical difficulties in the playback of the audio file caused the program to skip and the decision was made to pull the program. As most of you know, I pre-tape this program … Continue reading →
My in-studio guests today were Debra Cowan and John O’Connor. They will be appearing next Saturday at the People’s Voice Cafe and dropped in to say hello, talk about their music, topical songs, Local 1000 and to share some great … Continue reading →
They have done it again. The 49th Annual Grammy nominees have been announced. While the mass media focuses on the pop stars who have been nominated, there are a few categories that are of interest to old folkies like me. … Continue reading →
Those of you who live in the sleepy boroughs of Bergenfield, Dumont or New Milford may have noticed an article about yours truly in this weeks paper. (Note to self – find out why they call it the Twin Boro … Continue reading →
A quick update – Due to unforseen family circumstances, Cathie Ryan had to pull out of the “Christmas in America” tour with Teada. The show will go on as scheduled this Saturday at Music at the Mission with Deirdre Connelly … Continue reading →
Wow! As predicted, Saturday evening offered a memorable evening of music at the Hurdy Gurdy. A near-capacity crowd witnessed an evening of music that was diverse and powerful as well as moving and entertaining. Without exaggeration, it was one of … Continue reading →
Many people often give the Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers credit for their contribution to Irish folk music. I always felt it should go an additional step – they helped energize the American folk revival. Now, at the age … Continue reading →
