We received word earlier today that Rod Kennedy, music lover, impresario and founder of the Kerrville Folk Festivals, passed away this morning in Kerrville, Texas, at 84. As anyone who ever visited his Quiet Valley Ranch, amidst the dust and … Continue reading →
When musicologists first began collecting folk songs, they found themselves studying the communities and the kinship the songs had with the common people in the localities they were examining. In the early 20th century the study of folk songs took … Continue reading →
Introduction Ken started us last week on a new, short, and lighter path for a few posts – murder ballad comedy. Â We learned the obvious from John Cleese – that indeed, dark humor can be good humor, and really has … Continue reading →
We’re sad to report that songwriter, singer and guitarist Jesse Winchester died on Friday, April 11th, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Jesse first appeared with a debut album produced by Robbie Robertson of The Band. It had a … Continue reading →
Lizzie Borden (1860-1927) Ken here. I’m back again. As it turned out, I had another one in the chute and ready to go. This is our second installment in a short “Murder Ballad Comedy” series. You can read the first … Continue reading →
This week on the program, we focus on musicians who perform with members of their family. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1415.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger … Continue reading →
RHONDA VINCENT Only Me Upper Management 007 www.rhondavincent.com Rhonda Vincentâs new album attempts to straddle her stellar bluegrass heritage and her love of country music in a most peculiar way. She has made Only … Continue reading →
Heather Maloney and Darlingside Woodstock Signature Sounds 2063 www.signaturesounds.com Things went âviralâ long before anyone thought of the Internet. A hoofer breaks her leg and the understudy dances to fame and glory; an attractive … Continue reading →
Kim Beggs Beauty and Breaking Kim Beggs www.kimbeggs.com I spend a lot of time listening to singer-songwriters, and have become a bit tired of the usual stream-of-consciousness writing I hear so much. âThis thing … Continue reading →
Flaco JimĂŠnez and TomĂĄs Ortiz Together Arhoolie 543 www.arhoolie.com Very few performers of Tejano and conjunto music have garnered the level of critical kudos that ace accordionist Flaco Jimenez has enjoyed over the course … Continue reading →
