Okay, I am a sucker for catchy song titles. When I glance at a CD, I usually listen to a title that catches my eye – perhaps a clever phrase, an intriguing subject, or just something different. When I received … Continue reading →
The Cedar Cultural Center announces the resignation of Artistic Director Bill Kubeczko. Kubeczko has been with the Cedar for over 15 years and has been largely responsible for building its national reputation as a premier music room featuring international repertoire, … Continue reading →
WILKESBORO, NC: Old Wilkes, Inc. and The Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame (BRMHoF) committee announced earlier this year that Earl Scruggs will be one of the charter inductees to be honored at the first annual Blue Ridge Music Hall … Continue reading →
As many of us plan our summer vacations, I thought I would share some information about a new “hall of fame” that celebrates one of the richest musical traditions in our nation. Wilkesboro, North Carolina (home to Merlefest) will be … Continue reading →
My guest today was Pat Wictor, who shared selections from his exciting new CD “Sunset Waltz”. In addition to Pat’s new CD, I also highly recommend these new CD’s: Greg Greenway “Standing on the Side of Love”, Two-Man Gentleman … Continue reading →
The New York folk and activist community lost a champion last week. Eric Levine, who was a guest on my show several years ago as a member of the MacDougal Street Rent Party, passed away in New York City last … Continue reading →
This Sunday (May 11, 2008), I am honored to have the privilege of a visit from Pat Wictor on WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS. Pat has appeared on TRADITIONS in the past, both with Bill and myself. This week, he is coming in … Continue reading →
The 2008 Blues Music Awards were announced in the Mississippi Delta on Thursday, May 8. The winners selected by the vote of the Blues Foundation’s members are. 1. DVD – Kenny Wayne Shepherd – 10 Days Out: Blues from the … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL-WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … Continue reading →
