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.
The Folk Alliance will be holding their annual North American conference next week in Memphis. The annual conference had been a traveling circus for the folk community. The conference is now being held annually in Memphis, with a possible visit … Continue reading →
The 49th Annual Grammy Awards recognized “folk” music in several categories. I was very happy to see the Klezmatics win the Grammy for Best Contemporary World Music Album for their CD “Wonder Wheel – Lyrics by Woody Guthrie“. The Best … Continue reading →
Just a reminder – if you are looking for a comprehensive list of folk music events that are happening in the NYC area, as well as information about festivals outside of our area that are worthy of a weekend trip … Continue reading →
(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 LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … Continue reading →
The media has certainly jumped on the story of the astronaut who was arrested after a bizarre incident in Florida. The tabloids are having a field day along with late night comics. It started me thinking about topical songs. I … Continue reading →
Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen returned to the Hurdy Gurdy this past Saturday night, and an appreciative audience gave them a warm welcome. Steve & Cindy gave an outstanding performance with a blend of new songs and old favorites, and … Continue reading →
HOSTS:Ron Olesko & Bill Hahn Our first week of fund raising for 2007 (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm … Continue reading →
(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 ) The first week of fundraising. Please give!!! ARTIST Tune / Song … Continue reading →
Eric Von Schmidt 1931 – 2007 Eric von Schmidt died peacefully in his sleep last night. Eric was a key figure of the 1960’s folk revival on the east coast. His interpretations of traditional music influenced many, including Tom Rush. … Continue reading →
The advances of science have shown us that a simple groundhog living in Pennsylvania can shape the course of our lives. Earlier this morning, Punxsutawney Phil could not see his shadow which as we all know, guarantees that the tulips … Continue reading →
