JOHN STEWART 1939-2008
John Stewart has passed away at the age of 68. Here is a note from Jim Musselman at Appleseed Records that was sent to the Folk DJ list: It is with deep regret that I wanted to pass on the … Continue reading →
Ron Olesko
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.
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for January 18, 2008
(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 →
NEW UNCLE EARL VIDEO – CAROLINE DOCTOROW ON WFDU
Uncle Earl, the all-female stringband that evolved over the past five years into a musical phenomon, has released a wonderful new video: I first met the band in Nashville, before they signed with Rounder Records. It is wonderful to see … Continue reading →
A personal note
It has been a very humbling month for me, and I hope you don’t mind if I take a moment from the “normal” operation of this website to share some personal news. Earlier this month, I was honored to discover … Continue reading →
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES – JANUARY 13 – 19
SUNDAY JANUARY 13Johnny Cash performs at Folsom Prison in 1968TUESDAY JANUARY 14Ellis Paul – 1965WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15Alan Lomax – 1915Queen Ida – 1925THURSDAY JANUARY 16Tony Trishka – 1949FRIDAY JANUARY 17Judy Cook – 1949
Continue reading →A statement from Les Barker. — From teatime on the 5th of Jan 2008 until now.
U.K. artist rep Pat Tyan sent us this update on Les Barker: Subject: A statement from Les Barker. — From teatime on the 5th of Jan 2008 until now. Les Barker – The Heart Attack A statement from Les Barker. … Continue reading →
WHAT REALLY KILLED FOLK MUSIC IN THE 1960s
Here’s a reason to be glad that the “folk scare” of the ’60s is over: Where is a good hammer when you need one???
Continue reading →WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for January 11, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The … Continue reading →
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2008 MUSIC TO LIFE SONG CONTEST
Noel “Paul” Stookey’s Public Domain Foundation is once again sponsoring the biennial Music to Life Song Contest. Entries are due by February 1, 2008. The contest seeks songs of social change or politicial issues of concern. Ten finalists will be … Continue reading →
Club 47/Passim Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
This past Sunday, a “hoot” took place at the Brattle Theater in Boston to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Club 47, now the Passim Center. Luminaries from the historic Boston folk revival gathered on stage in a … Continue reading →