This week on the program we’ll hear some wonderful music from the ragtime and jug band traditions. The inspiration for the program was the arrival of the new CD from Eden & John’s East River String Band, “Goodbye Cruel World.” … Continue reading →
Traditional music often seems in peril as young folks choose to pursue their pop music dreams and consider traditional music to be archaic and outmoded. This week’s edition will help to allay your anxieties as we feature some younger players … Continue reading →
Well, the Players Association and the owners have finally come to an agreement letting the baseball season commence. It makes me joyful even if I am a Philadelphia Phillies fan and our chances are just so-so. But every team starts … Continue reading →
Spring can be fickle here in eastern Pennsylvania, hinting at change just long enough for the crocus and daffodils to start to bloom only to be surprised by a period of cold weather and often a bit of snow. This … Continue reading →
The words innovation and bluegrass don’t always go well together. However there have been some players who choose to play music that colors outside of the usual lines. We’ll explore some recent bluegrass innovators and offer a review of the … Continue reading →
On this program we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The day is commemorated in Ireland as the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Nothing in the Irish traditions features green beer … Continue reading →
On the show this week we’re offering something just a bit different. I grew up playing music during the late 60’s psychedelic era and this week we present Folkadelic, a collection of music new and old that pays tribute to … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue with our occasional record review feature. Janis Ian has announced that “The Light at the End of the Line” will likely be her final studio recording – it’s been 15 years in the … Continue reading →
On the program we will listen this week to music in honor of Black History Month. In 1926 Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, educator and publisher, introduced Black History Week. He chose February because it’s the birth … Continue reading →
This time around, we add a new occasional feature – a review and some selections from a recent recording. Starting off, the Bruce Molsky project “Everywhere You Go,” a collection of guitar tunes played by the fiddle and banjo master. … Continue reading →
