For over 40 years, Ron has been a radio programmer with WFDU-FM in Teaneck, New Jersey. In 2019 he created www.FolkMusicNotebook.com - a 24/7 Internet radio channel devoted to folk music and is available worldwide. Ron created WFDU-FM's TRADITIONS in 1980, a show that he continues to host and produce every Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time. He's the president of and booker for the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is a regular contributor to Sing Out! as well as the host of the Folk Music Notebook blog on this site. Ron can also be found emceeing concerts and festivals around the NYC/NJ area.
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL- WEBSITE Theme: COLM O’DONNELL … Continue reading →
( Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL-WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL … Continue reading →
( Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM … Continue reading →
XM Satellite Radio’s XM15 The Village will present the first live broadcast of the Folk Alliance Awards from Memphis, TN this Wednesday Feb 20 at 8 PM ET on XM15 The Village. If you are not a subscriber to the … Continue reading →
One of the folks who posts on Mudcat (www.mudcat.org) found this great video on You Tube. Recognize anyone????
Continue reading →SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10Donovan – 1946Michael Fracasso – 1952MONDAY FEBRUARY 11Josh White – 1914Josh Dunson – 1941Priscilla Herdman – 1948TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12Boudleaux Bryant – 1920Red Allen – 1930Robin Batteau – 1948WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13Jerry Epstein – 1932THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14 (Valentine’s Day)Eric Andersen … Continue reading →
Last evening, Bruce “Utah” Phillips posted a new podcast with an additional update on his medical treatment. With his doctors consultation, Utah has decided that he will not be receiving a heart transplant. He will be receiving treatment at home, … Continue reading →
I received a note from folksinger Mark Ross. Mark is a member of the Rose Tattoo with Bruce “Utah” Phillips. As you probably know, Utah is in the hospital receiving care for his weak heart and is on the list … Continue reading →
< - The Dave Rowe Trio relaxing after an outstanding performance at the Hurdy Gurdy in Fair LawnWhat an evening at the Hurdy Gurdy! Outstanding performances from the Dave Rowe Trio and Caroline Doctorow! Another well-attended concert at our new … Continue reading →
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3Melanie – 1947WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6 – Ash WednesdayBob Marley – 1945THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7 – Chinese New YearDock Boggs – 1898 (also died on this day in 1971)Benjamin Botkin – 1901Oscar Brand – 1920Lee Murdock – 1953FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8Tom … Continue reading →
