Each year we set aside a program to concentrate on a capella recordings. The 2022 edition of “Send the Band Home” features some glorious vocalists including The Birmingham Sunlights, Frankie Armstrong and Friends, Stan Rogers, Kongero, Windborne, Finest Kind and … Continue reading →
This week on the program we’ll hear some great acoustic blues. We have classics from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, Frank Hovington and new releases from Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, and Bonnie Raitt. We’ll feature … Continue reading →
Our program this week is just a bit different. When we feature the blues we generally concentrate on acoustic players, but recently I realized I had acquired a bunch of great new electric blues recordings that really needed to be … Continue reading →
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 →
