Tommy Makem was laid to rest today in Dover, New Hampshire – his adopted home here in the United States. Over 1500 gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Dover to pay their respect to the Bard of Armagh, including many … Continue reading →
It has been a whirlwind summer for me. I managed to get a few vacation days together with my family, spent at my favorite NJ beach at Ocean Grove. We had a few glorious days to bask in the sun, … Continue reading →
Here are the details for services for Tommy Makem. SERVICES: Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 2 to 4 … Continue reading →
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 →
