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1,000 places to go with her

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 30, 2012 by S. GeeApr 14, 2015

  What I like most about “Frank’s Wild Years,” is what a clever little liar it is and how — like all clever little liars — its lies reveal so many larger truths. Truths not just about this couple, Frank … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Charles Bukowski, DoMaje, Franks Wild Years, Kathleen Brennan, Steve Earle, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Neville Brothers, Tom Waits, Way Down in the Hole

Killer punchlines

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 28, 2012 by S. GeeApr 14, 2015

  Look into the eyes of this attractive and rather worried looking young woman. What sad story do you see? What tale of despair and dreams gone bad? What demons? What lost angels?   What, you don’t see any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged A Little Rain, Bickering, Franks Wild Years, Ken Nordine, Tom Waits

National Endowment for the Arts recipients announced

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 25, 2012 by Matt HengeveldJun 25, 2012

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the 2012 recipients of the United States’ highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The NEA National Heritage Fellows recognizes folk and traditional artists for their artistic excellence and efforts to … Continue reading →

Posted in 3. People, Places & Miscellany, Folk Music News

Frank’s Wild Years

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 25, 2012 by S. GeeApr 14, 2015

Look at the eyes of this cute and rather worried looking chihuahua. What sad story do you see? What tale of despair and dreams gone bad? What demons? What lost angels? If you don’t already know from the title of … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Franks Wild Years, Tom Waits

Two Sisters – Addendum 1

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 23, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanJan 5, 2015

Sheila Kay Adams is a keeper of songs and stories that stretch back hundreds of years, and an American treasure.  Most folkies know her name, but if you’re not familiar with her and you’re developing a love for traditional American … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Sheila Kay Adams, Two Sisters

Sometimes she sank, sometimes she swam…

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 20, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanJan 5, 2015

Found Drowned – George Frederick Watts, 1867 All right folks.  I promised after five separate posts over six months concerning the ballad “Two Sisters” (aka Child 10, aka Roud 8, aka…) that this time I’d have something meaningful to say … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Binnorie, George Frederick Watts, Hippolyte Bayard, John D. Batten, perseverators, Tim Eriksen, Two Sisters, Wind and Rain

MARIA MULDAUR: Steady Love

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 20, 2012 by Gary von TerschJun 20, 2013
Maria Muldaur: Steady Love

        MARIA MULDAUR Steady Love Stony Plain 1346 www.stonyplainrecords.com   With the exception of a stunning makeover of blues poet Percy Mayfield’s signature song “Please Send Me Someone To Love,” all thirteen tracks on Muldaur’s latest were … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. Audio, Reviews | Tagged Blues, Maria Muldaur, Stony Plain

Two Sisters Redux – Part 2

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 19, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanJan 4, 2015

detail from Twa Sisters – quilt by Dan Willig So, as I introduced in my first post this week, I’m trying to add some depth and variety to my first series of entries from six months ago on the ballad known as Child … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Child Ballad, Crooked Still, David Grisman, Gale Huntington, George and Gerry Armstrong, Jerry Garcia, Kilby Snow, Lola Curry, Loman Cansler, Patrick Ward Gainer, The Cowslingers, Two Sisters, Wind and Rain

CECILIA: In Bad

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 18, 2012 by Chris NicksonOct 22, 2018
Cecilia: In Bad

        CECILIA In Bad Appel 1331 www.tsmiske.be/stek8/appel/appelstart.aspx   The debut from Belgian trio Cecilia positively hums with energy and invention. Originally a duo of flute/cornet and hurdy-gurdy/cittern, they were joined by diatonic accordion player Greet Wuyts, a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. Audio, Reviews | Tagged Appel, Belgian, Cecilia, World Music

Two Sisters Redux – Part 1

Sing Out! Posted on Jun 18, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanJan 5, 2015

detail from Twa Sisters – quilt by Dan Willig Six months ago, my first post for this blog dealt with the ancient murder ballad “Two Sisters“, also known as “Wind and Rain” as well as several other names.  I’m happy with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Charlotte Greig, Child Ballad, Dave Swarbrick, Eliza Carthy, Ewan MacColl, Jock Duncan, Johan Asherton, Loreena McKennitt, Lucy Stewart, Martin Carthy, Pentangle, Two Sisters

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