This Tuesday January 16, Shout Factory! is releasing a three-disc DVD box set of performances from ABC Networks “Hootenanny” TV series. The original show ran for 18 months between 1963 and 1964. The DVD set captures 80 performances from the … 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 →
When I was asked to become the booker for the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club last year, a number of thoughts ran through my head. My first thought was fear – taking over the responsibility of booking talent for a … Continue reading →
A press release from the Folk Alliance: (Memphis, Tenn.) The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance) announces banjo legend Earl Scruggs, blues revivalist the late Dave Van Ronk and manager/producer the late Manny Greenhill as recipients of … Continue reading →
With temperatures reaching 70 degrees in the NYC area this weekend, I had an urge to go to an outdoor festival! Pitch a tent, drink beer in a wax paper cup, visit the falafael stand, sit under a tree and listen … 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 →
We’re kicking the New Year off in fine style! You can expect some great live music on Traditions this week!! On Sunday, January 7, I will be honored to have some very special guests join me in the WFDU studios. … Continue reading →
This Friday evening, January 5, the Outpost in the Burbs will be celebrating two special events. The Essex County coffeehouse is entering their 20th season AND a move to a new location! Starting this Friday night with a concert featuring … Continue reading →
Beginning on January 3, XM Radio’s “The Village” will begin weekly broadcasts of the “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour“. Hosted by folksinger Michael Jonathan, the “Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour”, the radio program began several years ago after Michael recorded a CD … Continue reading →
Not a “best of” or a “top 10 countdown”, Bill and I looked at some of our favorite CD releases of 2006 – in no particular order. A fun year! (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to … Continue reading →
