MONDAY MORNING RAMBLINGS
Uggh. Monday. Back to work. With a hint of spring in the air, and a lack of sleep due to the time change, it was tough getting to work today. I hope you are doing better than I am!! Well, … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2007
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for March 9, 2007
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … Continue reading →
CD RECOMMENDATION – MUSIC TO LIFE 2006
Every now and then a CD crosses my desk that makes me stop everything to listen. “Music to Life – 2006“, a CD that features the finalists of the 2006 Music For Life Songwriting Contest, is a collection that will … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’sTRADITIONS Playlist for March 4, 2007
In memory of his passing, I re-broadcast an interview with Mark Spoelstra from 2002. He was a real interesting guest and his observations about the 1960’s folk revival were illuminating. An amazing guitarist, a wonderful songwriter, and a great wit – he should … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for March 2, 2007
( Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel … Continue reading →
AOIFE CLANCY & MCDERMOTT’S HANDY AT THE HURDY GURDY THIS SATURDAY MARCH 3!
I hope your have marked your calendar with a reminder that the Aoife Clancy and special guests McDermott’s Handy will be appearing at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club this Saturday night, March 3! With St. Patrick’s Day just around … Continue reading →
2007 FOLK ALLIANCE AWARDS
The 19th Annual Folk Alliance Conference took place in Memphis last week. Last year the Folk Alliance began an awards program to honor achievement within the folk field. The awards recognize musicians, festivals, large and small venues, agents and folk … Continue reading →
MARK SPOELSTRA PASSES AWAY
Mark Spoelstra 1940 – 2007 Mark Spoelstra passed away earlier today at the age of 66. Mark had been suffering back pain that was mis-diagnosed as originating from years of guitar playing. It was discovered last week that Mark actually … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for February 23, 2007
Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel … Continue reading →
CD RECOMMENDATION – JERIMOTH HILL’S “THE HALFWAY GROUND”
I receive approximately one dozen CD’s each week. Every now and then I receive a recording that reminds me of what first attracted me to folk music and why the music became an important part of my life. Jerimoth Hill’s … Continue reading →