Weâve received the sad news that Nashville-based songwriter Harley Allen passed away this morning, March 30th, after a battle with cancer. The son of bluegrass performer Red Allen, heâs had a long-lasting relationship with bluegrass and country music, working with … Continue reading →
Weâve received a special message from NEFFA (New England Folk Festival Association) informing us that Dan Pearl, the editor of the NEFFAâs newsletter, is suffering from complications from Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). PKD is a progressive disease that accelerates in … Continue reading →
2011’s JUNO Awards were held on March 27th in Torontoâs Air Canada Centre. This yearâs ceremony marked the 40th anniversary of the awards. Neil Young was awarded the 2011 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and Artist of the Year. CerAmonyâs … Continue reading →
Radio personality and author Garrison Keillor decided that 2013 is the year to call it quits. Keillor has been the tender-voiced host of A Prairie Home Companion since 1974, which has been a significant outlet for American Folk Music over … Continue reading →
NPR’S WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY CELEBRATES ALLIGATOR RECORDS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY Alligator Records’ founder and president Bruce Iglauer speaks with Scott Simon on NPR’s Weekend Edition this Saturday, March 26, 2011. The freewheeling discussion covers Alligator’s 40th anniversary, as Iglauer regales Simon … Continue reading →
Legendary bluesman and master piano player Pinetop Perkins died on Monday, March 21 at his home in Austin, TX. Perkins was one of the true originals. At age 97, he was one of the last blues musicians who could legitimately … Continue reading →
March 25th marks the 100th anniversary of the Shirtwaist Triangle Factory Fire. The factory, which produced blouses, was set ablaze after a mishap on the buildingâs eighth floor. Workers on the ninth floor, consisting of mostly Jewish and Italian immigrant … Continue reading →
Sorting through a pile of photographs, I discovered one of my elementary school report cards. My eyes focused on three lines: âUses Time Wisely,â âPenmanshipâ and âDeportment.â Letter grades were entered in ink so yours truly might not alter the … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for January 2, 2011 HOST: Ron Olesko My guests today were Carolann Solebello and Joe Iadanza, two singer-songwriters who are doing a couple of co-bills in our area in January. It was a great treat to start … Continue reading →
SIRIUS XM CHANNEL 15 – THE VILLAGE â A NEW YEAR’S EVE HOOT HOST: Ron Olesko thevillage@siriusxm.com I was given the honor of hosting a 3 hour special on Sirius XM to welcome in 2011 and say goodbye to 2010. … Continue reading →
