Today’s show featured a segment on Woody Guthrie. We heard Gene Shay with a superb report on the 2008 Woody Fest with performances from Judy Collins, John Gorka, Jimmy LaFave and others. I loved John Gorka’s “true story” about hopping … Continue reading →
Note: The following schedules are subject to change.Please be sure to check with the individual venuefor confirmation of time and appearance. Sunday, April 12, 2009Birthdays and Anniversaries: Tiny Tim – 1932, Sonny Ochs – 1937Stephane Wrembel at Barbès376 9th Street … Continue reading →
This Sunday, April 12, WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS (3 to 6pm ET on 89.1FM – www.wfdu.fm for streaming audio) will feature two special segments in celebration of Woody Guthrie.Folk radio icon and Philadelphia Folk Festival emcee Gene Shay will offer a report … Continue reading →
Note: The following schedules are subject to change. Please be sure to check with the individual venue for confirmation of time and appearance. Sunday, April 5, 2009Birthdays and Anniversaries: Frank Warner – 1903, Dave Swarbrick – 1941 Exceedingly Good Song … Continue reading →
Wow!I am still recovering from Sunday afternoon’s amazing concert at the Hurdy Gurdy !!TRADITIONSFEST was an overwhelming success!!!I started at WFDU back in 1975. I have been involved with the Hurdy Gurdy since the early days of the club – … Continue reading →