Here is a chronological listing of our event, festival & concert reviews … beginning with the most recently published. To access a full review, click the title text or the image. If you’d like to browse a single writer’s reviews, you can click his or her name.
Over the River
Episode #24-48 airing 11-27-24
This time on the podcast we focus on songs about travel and food, in keeping with many family plans at this time of year. We’ll hear music from Gillian Welch, Joel Mabus, Tom Rush, The Good Ol’ Persons, Tony Joe … Continue reading →
Send the Singer Home, Pt.2
Episode #24-47 airing 11-20-24
We’ll continue with Part 2 with some instrumental selections that are well-thought out and varied. Among others, we’ll listen to The Acousticats, Bruce Cockburn, The Horseflies and Leo Kottke. Vocals not necessary … this week on The Sing Out! Radio … Continue reading →
Send the Singer Home, Pt.1
Episode #24-46 airing 11-13-24
It sometimes seems that there’s not an abundance of great instrumental recordings around today. It takes quite a bit more talent and compositional ability to construct a recording that’s varied and interesting; the project should be a cohesive creation and … Continue reading →
American Standards
Episode #24-45 airing 11-06-24
Some songs are so legendary that they can be re-sung, over and over. Here’s a selection of some American Standards, loving recreated by folks like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Tom Rush, Mike Compton and David Grier, and others you’ll recognize. … Continue reading →
The Dulcimer
Episode #24-44 airing 10-30-24
The Appalachian dulcimer is now a core instrument in the American tradition, but styles performed by modern dulcimer enthusiasts run the gamut from traditional folk music through popular and experimental forms. This week we’ll hear new and classic recordings by … Continue reading →
It’s Uke Time!
Episode #24-43 airing 10-23-24
This week on the program we’ll feature music on the ukulele. It’s a handy instrument that’s accessible yet works for many ability levels and different kinds of music, too. You’ll hear Jake Shimabukuro, The Dustbowl Revival, Cathy Fink and Marcy … Continue reading →
Trad. Arranged By, Pt.2
Episode #24-42 airing 10-16-24
This week we conclude our two-part feature, Trad. Arranged By. The program features traditional folk players who’ve expanded the style, including Bellowhead, Pentangle, Brass Monkey and others. Explore new traditions … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. LISTEN: … Continue reading →
Trad. Arranged By, Pt.1
Episode #24-41 airing 10-09-24
The folk music players in the UK have a much more liberal outlook on arrangements than we’ve had in the US. They enjoy shaking things up a bit while we tend to view traditional music with more reverence, staying close … Continue reading →
Got the Blues Some More
Episode #24-40 airing 10-02-24
This week we complete our two-part feature focusing on the blues. We’ll hear tunes from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Al Basile, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, The Mystix and more. We’re blue again … this week on The Sing … Continue reading →
Got the Blues, Pt.1
Episode #24-39 airing 09-25-24
We’ll be listening to the blues on the next two episodes of the podcast. This week, classic tunes from Frank Stokes, Mose Allison and the Mississippi Sheiks. Add in some contemporary tunes from Coco Montoya, The Nighthawks, Tommy Castro and … Continue reading →