This is the third part of a three part series.  See also Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction â âre-ragged in redâŚâ In our first post this week, we looked at the historical event, the murder of Patrolman James Brady … Continue reading →
This is the second part of a three part series.  See also Part 1 and Part 3. Introduction In my first post this week, I introduced the bad man ballad âDuncan and Bradyâ and explored the historical origin of the song.  We saw, … Continue reading →
This is the first part of a three part series.  See also Part 2 and Part 3. Introduction When I first moved to the Berkshires in 1992, I was in my early 20âs and my knowledge of American folk music extended only a … Continue reading →
When Ken asked me if Iâd be interested in participating in this conversation I was thrilled â there are so many songs, so many questions, and so many half-baked theories, that this blog provokes. A big one is âwhy do … Continue reading →
For newer playlists, click HERE Click the links below for the playlist of your choice: For SORM #12-52, Letâs Go To the Dance, airing the week starting 12-26-12 For SORM #12-51, Cold Frosty Morning, airing the week starting 12-19-12 For … Continue reading →
   CROOKED STILL Friends Of Fall Signature Sounds 2043 www.signaturesounds.com www.crookedstill.com  I have always admired Crooked Still for their fearlessness and imagination. They have maintained a very high degree of quality, all the while pushing the envelope … Continue reading →
     THREE TALL PINES All Thatâs Left Three Tall Pines www.threetallpines.com  Boston-based Three Tall Pines presents something of a non-sequitur, in that there are actually four of them, and something of a conundrum: are they … Continue reading →
    SIMONE FELICE Simone Felice Team Love 56 Team Love Web Site Simon Felice Web Site  The quiet opening trackâs first sentence (with its protagonist born on the fourth of July to a cop and a … Continue reading →
Scene from The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Greetings, faithful Murder Ballad Monday readers!  Greetings, completely new readers who have just stumbled on to the blog!  We are now on a temporary hiatus.  Itâs time to let the field lie fallow.  Itâs time … Continue reading →
     HARRY BELAFONTE Sing Your Song: The Music Sony 93951 www.sonymusic.com  This sixteen-track compilation features some of the multi-talented veteranâs most venerated recordings, from his own Mississippi riverboat-themed tale of âMark Twainâ to a reflective … Continue reading →
