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Remembering Bill Spence 1940-2019
On the evening of February 7, hammered dulcimer master Bill Spence passed away, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old, and I would be doing him a major discredit if I limit the description of his accomplishments … Continue reading →
The Hurdy Gurdy Gears Up for Its 38th Season
This is the time of year we put away the lawn chairs and bug sprays that served us well during the summer festival season and head indoors to all the clubs and coffeehouses where we will experience the intimate spirit … Continue reading →
A Time for Faster Folk?
An Appeal to Songwriters – Encouragement for Creating and Sharing Timely Songs in a Timely Fashion Putting on my folk radio host hat, I’d like to share some thoughts for my songwriting readers as well as lovers of good songs. … Continue reading →
2018 NERFA Formal Showcase Artists Announced
The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) has announced the artists who will perform at the Formal Showcases during this year’s annual Conference. NERFA will be held November 8-11 at the Crowne Plaza Stamford Hotel in Stamford, CT. 2018 NERFA’s Formal … Continue reading →
Pete Seeger Statue Unveiled in Teaneck, New Jersey
On Saturday May 5, 2018 the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, New Jersey publicly unveiled a statue honoring the life and work of Pete Seeger. Located in the Puffin Sculpture Garden, the outdoor statue has been installed near the start … Continue reading →
Master Piper Liam O’Flynn Passes
Liam O’Flynn (Liam Óg Ó Floinn) 1945-2018 Irish music lost its master piper on March 14th with the death of Liam O’Flynn after a long illness. Long regarded as the greatest piper of his generation his musical career was long … Continue reading →
2017 NERFA Formal Showcase Artists Announced
I have been attending the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA) since the late 1990s. This annual gathering of artists, DJs, promoters, presenters and fans has been a gathering that has a profound influence on me. NERFA provides an opportunity … Continue reading →
TRADITIONS playlist #17-28
Airing live on WFDU on Sunday, July 9th, 2017 from 3-5pm Re-broadcast Saturday, July 15, 2017 (with a bonus hour) on BluesAndRootsRadio.com An exploration of the use of trains in folk songs was heard during the first hour (exclusive to … Continue reading →
Folk Icon Rosalie Sorrels Passes
The folk world lost an icon on Sunday, June 11th, as Rosalie Sorrels passed away at the age of 83. A Grammy-nominated singer whose career spanned decades, she was an independent spirit who left her husband in the mid-’60s to … Continue reading →
American Songster Jimmy LaFave Passes
We sadly note the passing of the great Texas singer, songwriter and interpreter, Jimmy LaFave, who died the evening of May 21st from a rare, deadly form of cancer (an aggressive type of sarcoma). He was 61. Along with his … Continue reading →