I met Nicole Singer during Traditional Song Week at the Swannanoa Gathering in 2013. There seems to be a concern that community singing, and folk music events in general, seem to attract mainly an older audience. Nicole told me about … Continue reading →
I really enjoy music that’s a bit unusual. This week we feature some fine instrumentalists stepping away from what they are best known for or taking a chance to expand the repertoire. It’s a lot of fun, check it out! … Continue reading →
With the month rapidly drawing to a conclusion, I thought it was about time to dust off a few songs that I been waiting to play all year – songs about “September.” Yes, there are many songs that deal with … Continue reading →
“By her lily white hand (Banks of the Ohio),” by Julyan Davis, 2012 Take a little walk with me… “(Down by the) Banks of the Ohio” is a favorite murder ballad for many. It is not one of mine. I … Continue reading →
Fall is here! The leaves are changing and that calls for a handful of songs to harken the season. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1439.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . Artist / “Title” / CD / … Continue reading →
Today’s show was for the birds. Literally. A few weeks ago, I was crossing a bridge near the radio station when suddenly, a bald eagle came out of the woods near the riverbank and soared overhead. Seeing this magnificent bird … Continue reading →
Phil Ochs Live Again! Rockbeat 3249 www.rockbeatrecords.com Much of Phil Ochs recorded legacy is either out of print or hard to find. Which makes this new release of an apparently recently discovered board tape … Continue reading →
Various Artists Look Again To The Wind Sony Masterworks 06067 www.sonymasterworks.com Forthcoming film: We’re Still Here: Johnny Cash’s Bitter Tears Revisited directed by Antonino D’Ambrosio Johnny Cash was “a holy terror … a dark and dangerous … Continue reading →
Le Bruit Court Dans La Ville Les Vents Qui Ventent Le Bruit Court Dans La Ville www..lebruitcourtdanslaville.com To say that the second album from Québécois power-trio Le Bruit Court Dans La Ville (loosely translates … Continue reading →
Anna Lindblad med vänner Lindblad, Anna www.annalindblad.se The new album, med vänner, from young Swedish fiddler Anna Lindblad abounds with triumphant joy. Which is something of a strange thing to say about Swedish fiddling, … Continue reading →
