We announce with regret that our longtime valued colleague and good friend Mike Seeger died on Friday, August 7, 2009 from the combined effects of multiple myeloma and leukemia. He was 75. Mike Seeger was one of the most influential … Continue reading →
Mike Seeger 1933-2009 Mike Seeger passed away at his home in Lexington, Virginia on the evening of Friday August 7th. Mike had been recently diagnosed with multiple mylemoa – an agressive form of cancer. For seveal years, Mike also battled … Continue reading →
The day was brightened with a visit from Joe Jencks and Mara Levine. Joe shared his incredible new CD that he is about to release – and I’m betting it will be on many playlists by the time Joe releases … Continue reading →
The day was brightened with a visit from Joe Jencks and Mara Levine. Joe shared his incredible new CD that he is about to release – and I’m betting it will be on many playlists by the time Joe releases … Continue reading →
Folk-Legacy Records founder Sandy Paton passed away on Sunday July 26 around 6:30pm. He had been hospitalized the last few days after becoming extremely fatigued. Sandy had been in poor health in recent years, suffering from emphysema which required that he … Continue reading →
Caroline and Sandy Paton at their home in Sharon, Connecticut Folk Legacy co-founder Sandy Paton passed away on Sunday July 26 around 6:30pm. He had been hospitilized the last few days after becoming extremely fatigued. Sandy had been in poor … Continue reading →
A couple of quick announcements: * * * This Sunday on WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS I will present a “sneak preview” of a new CD project that features Loudon Wainwright III. Titled “High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project” is a … Continue reading →
Note: Please be sure to check with venue for confirmation of date and time Sunday, July 12, 2009 Birthdays and Anniversaries: Lil Appel (1916), Brendan Mulvihill (1954), Ron Olesko (1957) “Exceedingly Good Song Night” – an open sing hosted by … Continue reading →
James Forbes Chapin 1919 – 2009 Legendary jazz drummer Jim Chapin passed away on July 4th, a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He had been ill the pasf few months. James Forbes Chapin was born in New York … Continue reading →
The show was influenced by the fact that it was the day after Independence Day – and if you do the math you will see that the date is July 5th. I could not think of a better time to have … Continue reading →
