UTAH PHILLIPS UPDATE
I received a note from folksinger Mark Ross. Mark is a member of the Rose Tattoo with Bruce “Utah” Phillips. As you probably know, Utah is in the hospital receiving care for his weak heart and is on the list … Continue reading →
WHAT A NIGHT! HURDY GURDY FOLK MUSIC CLUB NEWS – AND MORE!
< - The Dave Rowe Trio relaxing after an outstanding performance at the Hurdy Gurdy in Fair LawnWhat an evening at the Hurdy Gurdy! Outstanding performances from the Dave Rowe Trio and Caroline Doctorow! Another well-attended concert at our new … Continue reading →
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES – FEBRUARY 3 – 9
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3Melanie – 1947WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6 – Ash WednesdayBob Marley – 1945THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7 – Chinese New YearDock Boggs – 1898 (also died on this day in 1971)Benjamin Botkin – 1901Oscar Brand – 1920Lee Murdock – 1953FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8Tom … Continue reading →
ARLO ‘ENDORSES” RON PAUL?
Here is a press release, released by the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee: January 29, 2008 1:09 pm ESTLegendary Singer-Songwriter Arlo Guthrie Endorses Ron Paul for President“Dr. Paul is the only candidate… who would have signed the Constitution” ARLINGTON, … Continue reading →
NOMAD FEST CANCELLED FOR 2008
It is always troubling when an institution has to suspend operations. Clubs, coffeehouses, festivals, record labels – any portion of our folk community that was once a vibrant link and can no longer operate is a cause of concern. This … Continue reading →
Playlist – XM CHANNEL 15’s “VILLAGE LIBERATION” – January 29, 2008
XM CHANNEL 15’s “VILLAGE LIBERATION”First broadcast January 29, 2008 (rebroadcast on February 1, 2008)Host: Ron Olesko ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITE* THEME – HARVEY REID Slipped Through My Hand Solo Guitar Sketchbook Woodpecker Records – www.woodpecker.com … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for January 25, 2008 – our annual “Burns Brunch”
On the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, we held a “Burns Brunch”, including the haggis! (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 … Continue reading →
XM Broadcast
The playlist for my XM guest appearance on “Village Liberation” has been posted here in the playlist section of the blog, along with playlists for my WFDU programs. The rebroadcast for “Village Liberation” can be heard on XM Channel 15 … Continue reading →
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – UPCOMING EVENTS – INCLUDING THE PREMIERE BROADCAST OF “PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG”
The next month promises to be a busy one for fans of folk music. Great concerts, great radio (okay, I’m, biased here!), and some great television! Let me get the shameless self-promotion out of the way. I will be appearing … Continue reading →
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES – JANUARY 27 – FEBRUARY 2
SUNDAY JANUARY 27Kate Wolf – 1942John Dillon – 1951MONDAY JANUARY 28Sarah McLachlan – 1968WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30Lou Berryman – 1947Les Barker – 1947Karen Mal – 1967THURDSAY JANUARY 31Michael Coleman – 1891Roosevelt Sykes – 1906Gamble Rogers – 1937FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1Francis Child – … Continue reading →