(This post was originally featured on Mike Regenstreifās 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 Seegerās birthday ā¦ and weāre 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 ā¦ … Continue reading →
Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen have been selected as two of this yearās nine Performing ArtsāCriticism 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? Thereās a ton of stuff going on this weekend (Honestly, thereās probably a MayDay festival located within driving distance from just about anywhere!) But hereās 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 →
This is Chapter 4 of Stagolee: A Digital Compendium. Ā Ā See also Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and Chapter 5 Introduction Our online compendium celebrating the great American folk song and tale āStagoleeā has grown now and, though Iām not … Continue reading →
Country music legend George Jones, also known as āThe Possumā has reportedly passed away today. This comes after reports came last week of Jones suffering from a fever and irregular blood pressure. Jones, 81, was in the midst of a … Continue reading →
Dave Van Ronk, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins, and Chad Mitchell(this photo looks a little off to me, I canāt vouch for its authenticity) As I mentioned in the first post this week, my friend, Cayce, put me up … Continue reading →
Bob Brozman, the steel-guitar innovator and ethnomusicologist who got his start playing on the streets of Santa Cruz, has died. Details have not yet been confirmed, but he was discovered at home yesterday (April 24th). He was 59. Bob was … Continue reading →
Itās that time of the week again. The weekly festival update of whatās going on around you this weekend.Ā Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at https://www.singout.org/fests.html. But hereās a … Continue reading →
