MAKEM and SPAIN: Sessions, Vol. 1
Makem and Spain Sessions, Vol. 1 Red Biddy www.redbiddy.com If the name Makem rings a bell, it’s because Rory is the offspring of Irish folk legends Tommy and Sarah Makem. He once had a … Continue reading →
WHISKEY SHIVERS: Whiskey Shivers
Whiskey Shivers Whiskey Shivers CBM 001 www.whiskeyshivers.com Long ago, bluegrass was dubbed folk music in overdrive. Decades later, punk’s faster-and-louder ethos experienced a faster/who-needs-louder breakaway as a new generation pogoed to fiddle breakdowns and … Continue reading →
ANI DIFRANCO: Allergic to Water
Ani DiFranco Allergic To Water Righteous Babe www.righteousbabe.com Carpel Tunnel Syndrome may have forced her to tamper her power-cord guitar assault, but poetic depth and sharp-edged literacy remain as potent as ever on Ani … Continue reading →
Remembering Danny Quinn (1959-2014)
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for November 9, 2014 For nearly four decades, Irish American musician, singer and songwriter Danny Quinn entertained audiences in the U.S., Canada, Ireland and England. He performed in pubs, coffeehouses, concert stages and festivals, singing a blend … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #14-46: Classic UK Folk Rock
(airing the week starting 11-12-14)
Like many of you I discovered English Traditional Music through the aid of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. There’s much more to English Folk and Folk Rock than those two bands. In this, the first part of a two part … Continue reading →
BOB DYLAN and THE BAND: The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 11
Bob Dylan and The Band The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 11 Columbia Legacy 888750 161222 www.legacyrecordings.com A legend in their time, Bob Dylan’s basement tapes were informal sessions recorded on three … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #14-45: Down To The Sea
(airing the week starting 11-05-14)
The sea has always attracted me — maybe because I’ve lived most of my life on land! Maritime music on this week’s show. Well blow me over! LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1445_podcast.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #14-44: The Spirit Season
(airing the week starting 10-29-14)
It’s the season of spirits, and we’ve got plenty of tunes to go with! LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1444_podcast.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . This episode is brought to you by Blue Roses, the new … Continue reading →
“Betty and Dupree” – A Digital Compendium, Part 2 – The Classics
Note: this is Part 2 of a two part series. Read Part 1 here. So, down to the jewelry store packing a gun he said, “Wrap it up, I think I’ll take this one.” “A thousand dollars please,” the jewelry … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #14-43: From The Natural World
(airing the week starting 10-22-14)
Autumn is in full color outside the Little Cat Records Studios. Fall and Spring bring daily changes to the natural world around us. It inspires some wonderful music. On this week’s program we hear music From the Natural World featuring … Continue reading →