My guest today was Iain Campbell Smith, who will be doing a house concert in Central New Jersey next week. Iain is fascinating guest – he is a wonderful singer-songwriter with great stage presence and songs that touch every emotion, … Continue reading →
Please be sure to tune in to Traditions this Sunday when Iain Campbell Smith joins me in the studio. For those of you who have not heard Iain or his incredible story, I urge you to tune in! If you … Continue reading →
In memory of his passing, I re-broadcast an interview with Mark Spoelstra from 2002. He was a real interesting guest and his observations about the 1960’s folk revival were illuminating. An amazing guitarist, a wonderful songwriter, and a great wit – he should … Continue reading →
HOSTs : Ron Olesko & Bill Hahn Final week of fund-raising!!! A big “thank you” to all of our generous donors! You help keeps folk music on the radio! If you did not make your pledge, please visit www.wfdu.fm … Continue reading →
Fundraiser Week #2!! Our thanks to all of you who have made your pledge! HOSTS:Ron Olesko & Bill Hahn (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey … 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 →
There is a wonderful trend that has been growing, taking root in the magnificent borough of Brooklyn. The traditional sounds of string band music is being heard once again in clubs like Barbes and Pete’s Candy Store. Slowly but surely, … Continue reading →
With temperatures reaching 70 degrees in the NYC area this weekend, I had an urge to go to an outdoor festival! Pitch a tent, drink beer in a wax paper cup, visit the falafael stand, sit under a tree and listen … Continue reading →
Not a “best of” or a “top 10 countdown”, Bill and I looked at some of our favorite CD releases of 2006 – in no particular order. A fun year! (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to … Continue reading →
My 27th annual Christmas special! Since Christmas 1980, I have presented a special edition of Traditions featuring holiday folk music – always on the Sunday before Christmas. I receive many e-mails and phone calls on this one – today I … Continue reading →
