Folk Music News: Sing Out! News

Janie’s Got A Gun

Posted on Nov 18, 2013 by Becky PooleJan 4, 2015

Aerosmith “Janie’s Got A Gun” is one of the first murder ballads I heard, transfixed on, and felt. Definitely the first one I heard where the lady wins. It may even have more to do with my artistic endeavors … Continue reading →

Lord Ronald aka: Lord Randall

Posted on Nov 11, 2013 by Maureen LoughnaneJan 4, 2015

I make no claims to having a deep knowledge of folk music, and even less of the much discussed Child ballads. But ever since Ken introduced me to Murder Ballad Monday, I’ve been trying to find just the right song/moment/excuse … Continue reading →

SORM Playlist #13-41

Posted on Nov 8, 2013 by Tom DruckenmillerJan 4, 2015

Sing Out! Radio Magazine Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller SORM #13-41 – Folk Fusion, Pt. 4 Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” / Songs Of Hope And Struggle / Smithsonian-Folkways Edgar Meyer … Continue reading →

SORM Playlist #13-42

Posted on Nov 8, 2013 by Tom DruckenmillerJan 4, 2015

Sing Out! Radio Magazine Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller SORM #13-42 – Music from the Mountains Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian-Folkways Owen “Snake” … Continue reading →

SORM Playlist #13-43

Posted on Nov 8, 2013 by Tom DruckenmillerJan 4, 2015

Sing Out! Radio Magazine Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller SORM #13-43 – A Trip into the Spirit World Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian-Folkways … Continue reading →

SORM Playlist #13-44

Posted on Nov 8, 2013 by Tom DruckenmillerJan 4, 2015

Sing Out! Radio Magazine Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller SORM #13-44 – Dulcimer Daze Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian-Folkways Bruce Greene & Don … Continue reading →

SORM Playlist #13-45

Posted on Nov 8, 2013 by Tom DruckenmillerJan 4, 2015

Sing Out! Radio Magazine Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller SORM #13-45 – The Village Before Bob Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “Opening Theme” / Goofing Off Suite / Smithsonian-Folkways Dave Van Ronk / “Stackalee” / Down … Continue reading →

BOBAN & MARKO MARKOVIC ORCHESTRA: Gipsy Manifesto

Posted on Nov 7, 2013 by Chris NicksonNov 7, 2013

BOBAN & MARKO MARKOVIC ORCHESTRA Gipsy Manifesto Piranha Musik 2753 www.piranha.de When you’re the best brass band in the world, what is there new to do? Innovate, of course, and that’s exactly what Markovic father … Continue reading →

ANDREA TOMASI: Hurricane Dreams

Posted on Nov 7, 2013 by Dan GreenwoodNov 7, 2013

ANDREA TOMASI Hurricane Dreams Team Love www.team-love.com Vermonter Andrea Tomasi moved to Brooklyn recently, but you’d never know it from her debut record. It’s contemplative, unhurried and was recorded in the woods. The studio … Continue reading →

ADAM STEFFEY: New Primitive

Posted on Nov 7, 2013 by John LuptonNov 7, 2013

ADAM STEFFEY New Primitive Organic 14692 www.Organic-Records.com Adam Steffey spent much of the 1990s holding down the mandolin slot in Alison Krauss’ band, Union Station. Since leaving Krauss he has been involved in a … Continue reading →