(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 … Continue reading →
Every now and then a CD crosses my desk that makes me stop everything to listen. “Music to Life – 2006“, a CD that features the finalists of the 2006 Music For Life Songwriting Contest, is a collection that will … Continue reading →
In memory of his passing, I re-broadcast an interview with Mark Spoelstra from 2002. He was a real interesting guest and his observations about the 1960’s folk revival were illuminating. An amazing guitarist, a wonderful songwriter, and a great wit – he should … 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 →
I hope your have marked your calendar with a reminder that the Aoife Clancy and special guests McDermott’s Handy will be appearing at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club this Saturday night, March 3! With St. Patrick’s Day just around … Continue reading →
The 19th Annual Folk Alliance Conference took place in Memphis last week. Last year the Folk Alliance began an awards program to honor achievement within the folk field. The awards recognize musicians, festivals, large and small venues, agents and folk … Continue reading →
Mark Spoelstra 1940 – 2007 Mark Spoelstra passed away earlier today at the age of 66. Mark had been suffering back pain that was mis-diagnosed as originating from years of guitar playing. It was discovered last week that Mark actually … 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 →
I receive approximately one dozen CD’s each week. Every now and then I receive a recording that reminds me of what first attracted me to folk music and why the music became an important part of my life. Jerimoth Hill’s … Continue reading →
I hate days that remind me I need to go on a diet. Whatever. Today is Fat Tuesday, a day where we think of the New Orleans and the great celebration, food and drink. The Mardi Gras celebration their dates … Continue reading →
