Since 1980, I have hosted a Christmas special on the Sunday before Christmas annually on WFDU-FM. If you do the math, that makes today’s edition #30. A major snowstorm that hit our area yesterday had me worried, but the roads … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONSPlaylist for December 6, 2009HOST: Ron Oleskowww.ronolesko.blogspot.com The show started with what is quickly becoming my favorite song of theseason(and maybe the entire year!) – Antje Duvekot’s “Thank’s For theRoses(Merry Christmas”, part of the new Winterblom project. Winterbloom:Traditions Rearranged … Continue reading →
Musicians from the four corners of the earth are participating in a new musical project that merges innovation with the fight against cancer. Pioneers For a Cure (www.pioneersforacure.org) is an ongoing effort to unite all nations to reclaim – and … Continue reading →
The Grammy nominations are out, and it is an exceptional batch this year! The catagories had a bit of a change this year – a new collection of awards titled “American Roots”. I think they did a decent job. The … Continue reading →
Today, December 2nd, 2009, would have been the 104th birthday of Folkways Records founder Moses Asch, and 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of his first foray into the record business. Smithsonian Folkways is celebrating Moe’s birthday with the gift of … Continue reading →
Below is a note from Doug Yeager. It is still hard to believe that Odetta has left us. We were lucky to have been in her presence and to be blessed by the gifts she shared with us. Ron Olesko … Continue reading →
Photo of Ron Olesko at 2009 NERFA Formal Showcase courtesy of Neale Eckstein Where to begin. NERFA for 2009 has come and gone, and the music is still keeping a smile on my face. NERFA is the Northeast Regional … Continue reading →
My guests today were Arlon Bennett and Alice Leon. Arlon and Alice are participating in a Nashville-style songwriters-in-the-round session that is being held at the Turning Point in Piermont, NY (Kevin Briody will also participate.) Arlon and Alice shared their … Continue reading →
Congratulations to Hurdy Gurdy favorites Red Molly on their selection to appear at the 2010 Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina the weekend of April 29th through May 2, 2010. Red Molly will join host Doc Watson and a powerful lineup … Continue reading →
Barry Finn passed away on Friday October 16 at the age of 58. Barry was an amazing man. This video was made two weeks ago at a music gathering known as the Getaway. I first heard Barry sing at an … Continue reading →
