They have done it again. The 49th Annual Grammy nominees have been announced. While the mass media focuses on the pop stars who have been nominated, there are a few categories that are of interest to old folkies like me. … Continue reading →
Those of you who live in the sleepy boroughs of Bergenfield, Dumont or New Milford may have noticed an article about yours truly in this weeks paper. (Note to self – find out why they call it the Twin Boro … Continue reading →
A quick update – Due to unforseen family circumstances, Cathie Ryan had to pull out of the “Christmas in America” tour with Teada. The show will go on as scheduled this Saturday at Music at the Mission with Deirdre Connelly … Continue reading →
Wow! As predicted, Saturday evening offered a memorable evening of music at the Hurdy Gurdy. A near-capacity crowd witnessed an evening of music that was diverse and powerful as well as moving and entertaining. Without exaggeration, it was one of … Continue reading →
Many people often give the Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers credit for their contribution to Irish folk music. I always felt it should go an additional step – they helped energize the American folk revival. Now, at the age … Continue reading →
Jottings from the notebook: * * * Big night at the Hurdy Gurdy this Saturday (December 2)!! The Hurdy Gurdy will present TRACY GRAMMER and special guest LITTLE TOBY WALKER. The show will begin promptly at 8pm! Tracy will be … 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 BogfireMICK RYAN … 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 BogfireKATHLEEN MACINNNES … 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 BogfireCARA DILLON Brockagh … Continue reading →
No matter how you define “folk music”, you could not have a problem finding something to your liking at the 2006 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA). Once again the event was held at Kutsher’s Resort and Convention Center in the … Continue reading →
