In the dead of winter, the warmth of the holiday in honor of love (and chocolate!) breaks the frozen monotony. This week we’ll hear Laura Boosinger, Bob Dylan, Finest Kind, Sheila Kay Adams, and other fine selections in celebration of … Continue reading →
We are continuing our recognition of the fine music created by both the fore-mothers and the current strong field of women folk music artists. On this episode, we’ll present music from Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Gillian Welch, Kate Campbell, Joni … Continue reading →
Folk music recorded by women spans traditional ballads to contemporary singer-songwriters, with pioneering voices, powerful storytelling and unique musical styles. On this episode, we’ll present music from Bonnie Raitt, Rachel Eddy, The Coon Creek Girls, Shemekia Copeland, Fiona Boyes, Tracy Nelson … Continue reading →
This week on the Sing Out! Podcast, we’ll continue to feature classic and contemporary honky tonk bands and players. We’ll hear Connie Smith, Dwight Yoakam, Asleep at the Wheel, and more – from The Amazing Rhythm Aces right on through … Continue reading →
The term honky tonk has two meanings – it can be a tavern or club in the South which is comfortable for the common working man, a bit like a pub in the UK. It also describes the style of … Continue reading →
This week we continue to feature musicians who have been inspired by the music of their home region. We’ll hear Ralph Stanley, Sheila Kay Adams, Stan Rogers, Guy Clark, and Mud Morganfield, among others. Coming home again … this week … Continue reading →
This week and next we’ll feature musicians who have been inspired by music from their home region and are quite proud of it. We’ll hear Gordon Bok, The McIntosh County Shouters, Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger, The Critten Hollow String … Continue reading →
Most places around the country are now experiencing the trials and tribulations of wintertime, with snow and ice or at least shorter days and longer nights. We’ll sample some snow-themed songs and tunes, with a flurry of selections from Peter … Continue reading →
We’ll continue with Send the Singer Home, Part 2 with some instrumental selections that are well-thought out and varied. Among others, we’ll listen to The Acousticats, Bruce Cockburn, The Horseflies and Leo Kottke. Vocals not necessary … this week on … Continue reading →
Voices are not always needed to create good music – fine instrumentalists make great music on their own. We’ll share some tunes from Richard Thompson, The Rebirth Brass Band, Cindy Kallet & Grey Larsen along with a few surprises. Send … Continue reading →
