UPDATE
Just a reminder – if you are looking for a comprehensive list of folk music events that are happening in the NYC area, as well as information about festivals outside of our area that are worthy of a weekend trip … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION playlist for February 9, 2007
(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 →
TOPICAL SONGWRITING – TOUCHING A NEED
The media has certainly jumped on the story of the astronaut who was arrested after a bizarre incident in Florida. The tabloids are having a field day along with late night comics. It started me thinking about topical songs. I … Continue reading →
A GOOD WEEKEND
Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen returned to the Hurdy Gurdy this past Saturday night, and an appreciative audience gave them a warm welcome. Steve & Cindy gave an outstanding performance with a blend of new songs and old favorites, and … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS playlist for February 4, 2007
HOSTS:Ron Olesko & Bill Hahn Our first week of fund raising for 2007 (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION playlist for Feburary 2, 2007
(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 ) The first week of fundraising. Please give!!! ARTIST Tune / Song … Continue reading →
ERIC VON SCHMIDT PASSES
Eric Von Schmidt 1931 – 2007 Eric von Schmidt died peacefully in his sleep last night. Eric was a key figure of the 1960’s folk revival on the east coast. His interpretations of traditional music influenced many, including Tom Rush. … Continue reading →
IT’S OFFICIAL – WINTER IS ALMOST OVER! PHIL DOES NOT SEE HIS SHADOW! GO OUT AND SEE A SHOW THIS WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE!!!!
The advances of science have shown us that a simple groundhog living in Pennsylvania can shape the course of our lives. Earlier this morning, Punxsutawney Phil could not see his shadow which as we all know, guarantees that the tulips … Continue reading →
STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN TO PERFORM AT THE HURDY GURDY THIS SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 3
Personally, I can’t think of a better way to spend a winter’s evening then to sit in a cozy room and listen to great music. The opportunity to experience one of those magic evenings will occur this Saturday night at … Continue reading →
MARY CLIFF “RETURNS” TO RADIO!! WAMU PICKS UP MARY’S TRADITIONS!
The best news out of DC in a long, long time!!A message from Mary Cliff: Okay. It’s official. Traditions with Mary Cliff has moved to WAMU,Washington, DC, effective this Saturday night, 11 pm to 1 am.Guess i’ll pre-tape a week … Continue reading →