Boxer Davey Moore, immediately after the March 21, 1963 fight with Sugar Ramos, beforecollapsing into a coma and dying 75 hours later. âI did not want to hurt Moore. In the ring the fighters are partners. They put on the … Continue reading →
Alongside our listing this week, weâve got the unfortunate news that the Sarasota Blues Festival in Florida will need to take a hiatus for this year. More info here. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and … Continue reading →
Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson) Pete Seeger opens Chapter 11 âMoney and Musicâ in his book The Incompleat Folksinger (Bison Book, 1972) with this reflection. Who Killed Norma Jean?   I once had a vision of a beast with hollow fangs. … Continue reading →
âI, said the Sparrow, with my bow and arrowâ Introduction There are at least two things Iâm not going to do in todayâs post. There are at least two things I am going to do. The first thing I am … Continue reading →
This is Chapter 5 of Stagolee: A Digital Compendium.   See also Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and Chapter 4. Introduction The original idea for this post was to look at Stagolee in the 21st century, to see whatâs happened to this … Continue reading →
(This post was originally featured on Mike Regenstreifâs Folk Roots/Folk Branches blog) I was deeply saddened this evening to learn that Sid Selvidge, the great Memphis folk and blues artist, passed away today after a battle with cancer. Sid had … Continue reading →
May 3rd is Pete Seegerâs birthday ⌠and weâre pleased to be able to help celebrate his 94th with this brand new song written and performed by his sister Peggy especially for the milestone. Check out the song below ⌠… Continue reading →
Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen have been selected as two of this yearâs nine Performing ArtsâCriticism and Practice initiates into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Academy, founded in 1780, is based in Cambridge, MA, and represents a … Continue reading →
May!? Already? Thereâs a ton of stuff going on this weekend (Honestly, thereâs probably a MayDay festival located within driving distance from just about anywhere!) But hereâs a sampling of some fests of note! But before we begin, a reminder: … Continue reading →
Earl JJ Pionke, owner of Earl of Old Town folk club, has passed away. He was 80 years old, and had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Earl was known for his dedication to the music he loved, and was adamant … Continue reading →
