ArtieTraum passed away at his home in Woodstock, NY on Sunday afternoon. He had battled cancer for the last several years. His family reported that he was not in any appreciable pain and he saw it through “with remarkable acceptance … Continue reading →
A preview of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and reviewing of new CD releases, including a superb live CD from Chuck Brodsky. The show started with a nautical motif as our local folk music club, the Hurdy Gurdy (which I … 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 →
Laurel Paulson-Pierce hosts “Crossroads” on KRBS out of Oroville, CA. Whilst helping to fight fires in the Concow area of Butte County (where she also lives) her own house was totally destroyed in these fires. Thankfully, she was able to … Continue reading →
This past weekend I celebrated my 51st birthday. Realizing that my life is now 1/3 over, I have been in a reflective mood. My family treated me to a day in the garden – a visit to the new Museum … Continue reading →
The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival has announced the selections for this years “Falcon Ridge/Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase” The following artists were chosen from 465 total applicants.Here is the order in which they will appear on the mainstage of the … 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 →
Old Songs. Two simple words that symbolize an annual gathering that has become what is perhaps the most important festival for traditional music and dance in this country. Nestled in the hills of Altamont, New York – just minutes from … Continue reading →
Summercamp. It conjures up memories of swimming at the lake, long hikes in the woods, making leather wallets in arts & crafts and sitting around the campfire making smores and listening to stories. Perhaps a few memories of upset stomaches … Continue reading →
“Cover Songs” were examined today, although I am not a fan of the term. Hearing the words “cover song”, I think of hired musicians wasting away in motel lounges or wedding singers performing songs without true feeling for the material … Continue reading →
