The Slambovian Circus of Dreams A Box of Everything Red River www.red-river-records.com With influences including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Frank Zappa, Todd Rundgren, and the marching bands in Philadelphia’s Mummer … Continue reading →
Margaret Wise Brown Goodnight Songs Sterling Children’s BooksISBN: 1-4549-0446-1, 28 color pages w/ CD,10″x10″ hbk, $17.95 (U.S.) / $19.95 (Can.) www.sterlingpublishing.com To say that Margaret Wise Brown (1910-1952) was one of the most prolific authors of … Continue reading →
“I think there are shades of political songs; some are more subtle and can be more effective for being subtle, for being more metaphorical. I’ve written a lot of songs like that, where it’s not really clear if it’s a … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for May 11, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko There is a certain code among Folk DJs, perhaps an unwritten law, but whenever a holiday or anniversary of an important event occurs, we have been assigned the duty to … Continue reading →
Recently a friend remarked while I had produced some great instrument-focused programs I had never put one together featuring the flute. This week we’ll travel the world and listen to the flute in its many settings from the penny whistle … Continue reading →
Richard Thompson Don’t worry, that thing is definitely loaded. (Photo by Ron Sleznak) Whatever you do, don’t let Sidney lead you astray… I’m blogging today on short notice. The only reason I’m mentioning this to you is because the late … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for May 4, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko When the show started, it was a rather windy and chilly spring day in Teaneck, New Jersey, and a little rain was also falling in the area. I’m not sure … Continue reading →
