Tuesday, April 29, 2008: Milwaukee, WI — Wisconsin’s top musicians and industry notables were recognized for their contributions to the state’s diverse music scene at the 28th Annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards Show, held Monday, April 28, at … Continue reading →
ST. PAUL, MN — Red House Records is pleased to announce that acoustic/pop duo Storyhill (featuring Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson) has won Indie Acoustic Project’s award for Best CD of 2007 in the acoustic ensemble category for their label … Continue reading →
A look at the work of the Florida Folklife Digitization project with selections from their archives. (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the … Continue reading →
GregGreenway‘s new CD “Standing on the Side of Love” shows the artist continuing to mature with the confidence to explore new sounds. This superb recording from Greg offers a powerful collection of songs, all of which were written by Greg … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel Farewell to … Continue reading →
The first “big” outdoor festival of the season, at least in the Garden State, will take place this coming Saturday April 27th. The Annual New Jeresy Folk Festival will once again take over the lawn of the Eagleton Institute, George … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel Farewell to … Continue reading →
I hate using cliches, but this one seems appropriate. The trio Red Molly is like a bottle of fine wine. You know it is good from the day you first see the bottle, but as it matures the subtle textures … Continue reading →
I’d like to share a note that I received from John Pietaro, a member of the alternative protest ensemble Flames of Discount, about this coming Sunday’s benefit for Utah Phillips:A BENEFIT FOR UTAH PHILLIPSSunday April 20, 2PM – 4PMRosendale Community … Continue reading →
Folk music has always been about traditions. The idea of songs being shared from generation to generation, often accompanied by acoustic instruments gives the genre an appeal to people who try to celebrate the treasures of the past – and … Continue reading →
