A quick preview of the upcoming Philadelphia Folk Festival. Birthday greetings to Norma Waterson and Debra Cowan. New and highly recommended – Jack Williams “The High Road Home” (Wind River), various artists – “Live Recordings from the 2009 Old Songs … Continue reading →
The calendar turned another page, and for August 1 we celebrated a couple of birthdays (Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Paddy Maloney of the Chieftains, Aoife Clancy and the late Jerry Garcia) and an anniversary – the 1927 Ralph Peer recording session … Continue reading →
Next weekend’s Falcon Ridge Folk Festival was previewed, along with a ticket giveway that lit up the phone lines. Hopefully the excitement of the callers is a sign that will translate to a well-attended and successful festival! A tribute to … Continue reading →
Another year has come and gone. I’m beginning to set my calendar to coincide with the Old Songs Festival. The event has become my annual booster shot that reminds of why “folk” music is so important – the festival displays … Continue reading →
Independence Day! As the producer/host of a folk music radio program, I utilized by independence to share music with an audience and chose a number of songs that deal with our great nation – where we have been, where we … Continue reading →
Before I hit the pillow, I just want to jot down a few thoughts about the first night of the 30th Annual Old Songs Festival. It took me nearly 20 years to check out Old Songs, but for the last … Continue reading →
I’ll make no secret about it – the Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance is my all-time favorite festival. Don’t get me wrong – I love the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge, New Bedford Summerfest, and many of … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for June 20, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com) Father’s Day songs and a preview of the upcoming Old Songs Festival (www.oldsongs.org) – my favorite folk fest! (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for June 6, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko (www.ronolesko.blogspot.com) The anniversary of D-Day and a preview of the upcoming Mystic Seaport SeaMusic Festival were among today’s highlights. New and recommended: Steve Gillette “The Man” (Compass Rose), Jeni & … Continue reading →
Back in late 1959, a small Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village called Gerde’s was just a neighborhood joint to stop in for a quick bite to eat or a drink after work. Mike Porco, who had been running the restaurant … Continue reading →
