This week on the program we begin a two-part feature highlighting some Unsung Songwriters. We’ll hear recordings from The Brother Brothers, Liz Simmons, Mac Leaphart, Tiffany Williams, Dave Richardson and others. Sing along with us … this week on the … Continue reading →
Last year Bela Fleck released My Bluegrass Heart, a two CD collection of self-penned bluegrass instrumentals. It’s a return to the music that initially established him as one of the foremost performers on the five-string banjo. This week we present … Continue reading →
As you may already know, I have a fondness for folk music from the United Kingdom. This week we sample some new and some classic U.K. folk. We’ll hear new music from Fay Hield, Martin Simpson, Ye Vagabonds, John Smith … Continue reading →
This week we revisit Old-Time Sweethearts, Volume 1 & 2 on the Dittyville label. The recording project grew from the isolation of pandemic times, and features music made by musicians from the same household. There are great old-time duets from … Continue reading →
This week we present an encore of Under the Covers: classic performances of songs not written by the performer. There was a time when the occupation of songwriter did not automatically include singer in the description. Usually a songwriter wrote … Continue reading →
Last week we presented a traveling program and this week we offer some tunes to keep the family entertained on the road. We’ll feature Laura Boosinger, The Bright Siders, Greg Brown, Trout Fishing in America and, of course, Pete Seeger. … Continue reading →
Despite the increase in gas prices, many folks have decided to take a road trip once again. On The Road Again is the theme for the program this week. We’ll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris … Continue reading →
Juneteenth commemorates June 19th, 1865, when Union General Gordon Grainger announced General Order No.3 proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. Celebrations eventually took a back seat to the civil rights movement in the 1960s. With the advent of Black Lives … Continue reading →
This week we turn our attention to songs about bandits and outlaws. These bad guys have been the subject of folk music since the beginning of singing. We’ll hear songs from Norman Blake, SaroLynch-Thomason & Sam Gleaves, Addie Graham, Ry … Continue reading →
We traveled back to West Virginia for the Memorial Day weekend and to celebrate my birthday. We had a wonderful time and on this program we’ll sample some of my favorite artists and music from West Virginia. We’ll hear Hazel … Continue reading →
