WFDU-FMâs THE SESSIONPlaylist for September 22, 2006HOST:Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com ) (Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL … Continue reading →
We lost Joe Glazer today. He bought his first guitar through mailorder for $5.95. His guitar became a tool that he used on picket lines, union halls, concert halls and the lawn of the White House. He fought for workers … Continue reading →
I will admit it publicly â I was born with two left feet. You might not notice it at first, but as soon as you get me on the dance floor it will become evident. Remember that scene in âSeinfeldâ … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâsTHE SESSION Playlist for September 15, 2006 HOST:Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com ) (Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / SongALBUM LABEL … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâsTRADITIONSPlaylist for September 10, 2006 HOST:Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com ) We shared some lovely new recordings from John Flynn, Greg Greenway, Chuck Pyle, Cosy Sheridan and Catie Curtis. The âCD of the Weekâ for me was a re-issue of âAmerican Folk … Continue reading →
Here is an announcement that I sent out this evening to a few folk music newsgroups. For those of you unfamiliar with NERFA â it stands for the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. Each November several hundred musicians, presenters, media and … Continue reading →
Below is a posting from Bennet Zurofsky that originally appeared on the Sing Out! magazine listserv that I would like to share it with you. Unfortunately, it is rather disturbing news about folksinger, historian and labor troubador Joe Glazer: Dear … Continue reading →
It seems like ages since I began working on the schedule for the upcoming season of concerts at the Hurdy Gurdy, but our âopening nightâ is finally here! This Saturday, September 9, the Hurdy Gurdy will proudly present Bob Franke … Continue reading →
Worth a listen â Perhaps it is a sign of the holiday shopping season that will be upon us before we know it, but I have been receiving a large number of CDâs in recent weeks. I thought I would … Continue reading →
Note: The following schedules are subject to change. Please be sure to check with the individual venue for confirmation of time and appearance. Wednesday, September 06, 2006 Jug Addicts, Red Brown and the Tune Stranglers at the Rodeo Bar, NYC … Continue reading →
