Tommy Makem passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 74. Fans of folk music will always remember Tommy as the bard who helped introduced Irish folk music to a wider audience. Tommy performed for … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel Farewell to Evening Dances … Continue reading →
In honor of the 95th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s birth, today’s show featured a rebroadcast of “Bound For Glory”, an all-star musical revue that was recorded at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance last November. My guest today was Eliza … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel … Continue reading →
As many of you know, Tommy Makem was diagnosed with lung cancer last year. It has been reported that the cancer has spread and Tommy is now receiving hospital treatment. Please join me in sending your thoughts and prayers to … Continue reading →
THIS JUST IN….. Eliza Gilkyson will be my special guest on WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS on Sunday July 22. Eliza will appear in the 5pm hour (following the “Bound For Glory” rebroadcast – see below) to discuss her new CD “Your Town … Continue reading →
In honor of the 95th Anniversary of the birth of Woody Guthrie, WFDU will re-broadcast “BOUND FOR GLORY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE” this Sunday, July 22nd, at 3pm. Last November, I was able to gather together a talented … Continue reading →
Yesterday was my birthday. The big five-O. Now that my life is 1/3 over, I think it is time to embrace modern times – and I was very happy to receive a gift of an MP3 player. This was an … Continue reading →
Today’s show features special guest Paul Keating, the traditional music columnist for the Irish Voice and the Artistc Director of the Catskill’s Irish Arts Week and the Andy McGann Irish Traditional Music Festival. These events will be taking place next … Continue reading →
Tonight at 10:30pm ET, Channel 13 in NYC presents ‘Till The River Runs Clear, a documentary about the Clearwater which will feature feature historic footage of the Clearwater’s history and Pete Seeger. Share this… Facebook Twitter Email
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