Rounder Records was founded in 1970 by three friends in Somerville Mass. For the next few weeks on the program, we celebrate this important folk music label with a selection of classic Rounder Bluegrass recordings. We’ll hear The Monroe Brothers, … Continue reading →
There has been abundant coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. This week on the show, we’ll look back at a festival held the following weekend. The Philadelphia Folk Festival shared only a few performers but continued the mellow vibe … Continue reading →
This week on the program, we continue our occasional feature focusing on Earth’s elements. We focused on “Water” a few weeks ago, and this week we’ll feature songs about “Wind,” following many different themes in songs that use the mighty … Continue reading →
This week on the program, we feature music from The Mountain State. West Virginia has a rich musical heritage of both traditional and contemporary styles. We’ll hear music from Tim O’Brien, Hazel Dickens, Jerry Douglas, Melvin Wine, Jesse Milnes & … Continue reading →
Many places around the U.S. are experiencing huge amounts of rainfall this summer, with flooding and other problems associated with this abundance of moisture. On this week’s program, we’ll feature songs about water, rain and floods with music from Ramsey … Continue reading →
Roots music is more popular than ever. Perhaps it’s a reaction to the sterile, synthetic pop music we are subjected to daily. There’s something comforting about listening to a musician who is playing the music he loves not for the … Continue reading →
This week on the program, we’re completing our two-week trip to Canada to escape the hot and humid summer in the Northeast. We’ll hear more classic and recent music from a wide range of Canadian artists. Maple leaves forever … … Continue reading →
Summer has arrived in all it’s glory in Eastern Pennsylvania. If you’ve ever visited the region in the Summer you probably remember the heat and humidity. Many families take trips to Canada to get away from the weather. This week … Continue reading →
Well, summer vacation has arrived again! Unless your child has been designated for summer school (do they still do that?) or is going to camp, they’re home and looking for stuff to do. This week on the show we provide … Continue reading →
In Pennsylvania, where I grew up, every wedding reception or activity featured a polka band. Most kids in the 1960s would rather be anywhere else than sitting with your parents and listening to this “uncool” music. Leap forward to the … Continue reading →
