A press release from the Folk Alliance: (Memphis, Tenn.) The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) announces banjo legend Earl Scruggs, blues revivalist the late Dave Van Ronk and manager/producer the late Manny Greenhill as recipients of … 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 →
(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 Reel … Continue reading →
We’re kicking the New Year off in fine style! You can expect some great live music on Traditions this week!! On Sunday, January 7, I will be honored to have some very special guests join me in the WFDU studios. … Continue reading →
This Friday evening, January 5, the Outpost in the Burbs will be celebrating two special events. The Essex County coffeehouse is entering their 20th season AND a move to a new location! Starting this Friday night with a concert featuring … Continue reading →
Beginning on January 3, XM Radio’s “The Village” will begin weekly broadcasts of the “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour“. Hosted by folksinger Michael Jonathan, the “Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour”, the radio program began several years ago after Michael recorded a CD … 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 →
Another year has come and gone. The older we get, the faster it seems to go. I will be hitting the half century mark in 2007 and believe it or not, I am looking forward to it! For all the … Continue reading →
Hogmanay Greetings! (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 … Continue reading →
When I started this website in June, my intent was inform readers of concerts, festivals and other events of interest in the Northern New Jersey / New York City metro area. I tried posting a few monthly lists, but I … Continue reading →
