(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ETover WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jerseyor on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / SongALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin ReelFarewell to Evening Dances BogfirePAUL BRADY Mary and … Continue reading →
A note from Tom Chapin about an important event taking place tonight: “Don’t miss the 16th annual Hungerthon Kickoff Party, hosted by Ann Johns Ruckert, Pete Fornatale and me, Tom Chapin. This is one of my favorite events of the … Continue reading →
Yes, Arlo Guthrie and family have landed on the shores of the Garden State. Arlo’s current tour celebrates four generations of Guthries. In addition to playing some of his dad’s songs, Arlo will share the spotlight with his children and … Continue reading →
New music from Devils Interval, Mary Flower, IainCampbell Smith, Bonnie Lee Panda and the Four Bitchin’Babes. Chuck Mitchell sent me a very powerful re-workingof Steve Goodman’s “Penny Evans”.Also, birthday greetings to Maura Kennedy! Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from … 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 / SongALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin ReelFarewell to Evening Dances BogfireSEAN TYRRELL Cap … Continue reading →
I realize that it is way too early to get cabin fever. The symptoms normally start showing up on cold and dreary January afternoons, not on an unusually warm October day. For me, cabin fever usually takes the form of … Continue reading →
Ever since the term “folk music” was coined, there have been arguments about what it really means. The word “traditional” clouds the definition even more. Since the modern folk revival took hold in the late 1950’s, folklorists and folk fans … Continue reading →
Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web atwww.wfdu.fm ARTIST Tune / SongALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin ReelFarewell to Evening Dances BogfireBACK OF THE MOON The … Continue reading →
I am sad to report the passing of Charles Steven “Chip” Chase, a member of Woods Tea Company. Chip died on Sunday October 8th at his home in Union, VT , succumbing to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier … Continue reading →
Whew. What a weekend. Besides having a great time watching my Mets win the divisional series (as well as enjoying watching the Evil Empire Yankees lose!), it was a busy folk music weekend. First, the gremlins were having some fun … Continue reading →
