One of the world’s finest labor musicians, Anne Feeney, is sometimes referred to affectionately as the “Union Maid,” other times as the “hellraiser.” The Pittsburgh-native spends her life fighting for the rights of workers, and has made quite a splash … Continue reading →
Winners for the tenth annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs) have been announced. The IMAs span several genres and cover the latest and greatest of self-released artists, artists previously on major labels and talent from smaller indie labels. Some winners relevant … Continue reading →
The Newport Folk Festival has announced its 2011 lineup. The yearly festival, which has a history as lengthy as its fanbase, takes place at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI July 30th and 31st. Tickets for the event go … Continue reading →
We’ve received the sad news that Nashville-based songwriter Harley Allen passed away this morning, March 30th, after a battle with cancer. The son of bluegrass performer Red Allen, he’s had a long-lasting relationship with bluegrass and country music, working with … Continue reading →
We’ve received a special message from NEFFA (New England Folk Festival Association) informing us that Dan Pearl, the editor of the NEFFA’s newsletter, is suffering from complications from Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). PKD is a progressive disease that accelerates in … Continue reading →
2011’s JUNO Awards were held on March 27th in Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. This year’s ceremony marked the 40th anniversary of the awards. Neil Young was awarded the 2011 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and Artist of the Year. CerAmony’s … Continue reading →
Radio personality and author Garrison Keillor decided that 2013 is the year to call it quits. Keillor has been the tender-voiced host of A Prairie Home Companion since 1974, which has been a significant outlet for American Folk Music over … Continue reading →
NPR’S WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY CELEBRATES ALLIGATOR RECORDS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY Alligator Records’ founder and president Bruce Iglauer speaks with Scott Simon on NPR’s Weekend Edition this Saturday, March 26, 2011. The freewheeling discussion covers Alligator’s 40th anniversary, as Iglauer regales Simon … Continue reading →
Legendary bluesman and master piano player Pinetop Perkins died on Monday, March 21 at his home in Austin, TX. Perkins was one of the true originals. At age 97, he was one of the last blues musicians who could legitimately … Continue reading →
March 25th marks the 100th anniversary of the Shirtwaist Triangle Factory Fire. The factory, which produced blouses, was set ablaze after a mishap on the building’s eighth floor. Workers on the ninth floor, consisting of mostly Jewish and Italian immigrant … Continue reading →