The calendar turned another page, and for August 1 we celebrated a couple of birthdays (Ramblinâ Jack Elliot, Paddy Maloney of the Chieftains, Aoife Clancy and the late Jerry Garcia) and an anniversary â the 1927 Ralph Peer recording session … Continue reading →
Next weekendâs Falcon Ridge Folk Festival was previewed, along with a ticket giveway that lit up the phone lines. Hopefully the excitement of the callers is a sign that will translate to a well-attended and successful festival! A tribute to … Continue reading →
Independence Day! As the producer/host of a folk music radio program, I utilized by independence to share music with an audience and chose a number of songs that deal with our great nation â where we have been, where we … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 20, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com) Fatherâs Day songs and a preview of the upcoming Old Songs Festival (www.oldsongs.org) â my favorite folk fest! (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 6, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com) The anniversary of D-Day and a preview of the upcoming Mystic Seaport SeaMusic Festival were among todayâs highlights. New and recommended: Steve Gillette âThe Manâ (Compass Rose), Jeni & … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for May 23, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com ) My guest today was Bob Porco, grandson of the original owner of Folk City,Mike Porco. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mike Porcoâs decision tooffer folk music … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for May 9, 2010 HOST:Ron Olesko It was Motherâs Day (or should it be Mothersâ Day? I canât find my Strunk & White) so I sprinkled a number of appropriate songs throughout the show. I also paid … Continue reading →
During todayâs show I kept one eye on the Grammy Award webcast of the “pre-telecast” ceremonies where the Grammys were given out in the American Roots catagories, including Traditional Folk.   While I wish there could have been a tie with … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for January 17, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko www.ronolesko.blogspot.com It was a dreary, rainy, cold afternoon in the NYC area â and my intent was to spread a little cheer and offer a bit of a reprieve. With … Continue reading →
Ron invited you to join the Facebook group “Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club”. To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=776224854&k=3XC52Z65QT6G6BD1WF2ZURPUW6BAY6XGWUBW&oid=90253107036 Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You … Continue reading →