Photos by Anthony Ungarosupplied by courtesy of JMH Dull Productions The past few weeks have really put folk music in perspective, and this is the perfect time to give thanks.It is also a time to apologize to everyone who has … Continue reading →
THE DAVE ROWE TRIOwarm up during an informalshowcase at NERFA Another NERFA has come and gone. No, NERFA is not a new strain of virus – although it is an infectious gathering of members of the folk music industry. Each … Continue reading →
It was a wonderful night for music at FDU. As previously mentioned on these pages, WFDU sponsored an awareness concert for the School of the America’s Watch (www.soaw.org ) that featured Pete Seeger and Friends. The friends included Kim & … Continue reading →
This Sunday, November 11th, I will present a “sneak preview” of the upcoming Eisteddfod-New York Festival. This remarkable festival of traditional music will take place next weekend (November 16-18th) at the Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens. The festival … Continue reading →
This Sunday on WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS (3 to 6pm ET), I am honored to present a conversation with Pete Seeger. The chat was recorded as part of a small press conference held last month at the Beacon Sloop Club, near Pete’s … Continue reading →
Can it be true? Yup. Tom Paxton turns 70 today. Tom was born in Chicago on October 31, 1937. His family moved to Oklahoma and Tom considers the Sooner State his home. During the early 1960’s, Tom found himself in … Continue reading →
It has been a few years since David Mallett shared his music with us, and we are looking forward to his November 3rd appearance at our new location – the Fair Lawn Community Center.The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club and … Continue reading →
I have to take a moment to share somet recent developments at WFDU-FM. This radio station has been a major portion of my life and has played an important role in keeping the music alive in North Jersey! WFDU transmits … Continue reading →
I’d like to share some a bit of a discussion that has been taking place on the FOLK-DJ listserv – at least my views on the subject! FOLK-DJ is an Internet forum where folk DJ’s from around the globe post … Continue reading →
Beginning this Friday, Jim Brown’s new film “Pete Seeger: The Power of Song” will be shown at the IRC Center Theater in NYC. Showtimes are 11:05am, 1:10pm, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and 9:45pm. The theater is located at 323 Sixth Avenue … Continue reading →
