This week we are inspired to present some train songs – older classics and some newer ones, too. We’ll hear Merle Travis, Robin and Linda Williams, Tom Rush, the Delmore Brothers, Riley Baugus, and a bonus Bob Dylan track. Let … Continue reading →
Far-away places with strange-sounding names have lured travelers to journey away from home, over and over again. We’ll listen to some traveling music from Roy Book Binder, Dave Fry, Tom Rush, and Steve Goodman among many others. Put on your … Continue reading →
Some songs are so legendary that they can be re-sung, over and over. Here’s a selection of some American Standards, loving recreated by folks like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Tom Rush, Mike Compton and David Grier, and others you’ll recognize. … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue our occasional series focusing on Earth’s elements. We offered Water a few weeks ago and now we’ll turn to another element. Be prepared, as we follow many different themes with Wind as an … Continue reading →
This week on the podcast we conclude our two-part celebration of Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday. We’ll hear more of my favorite covers of Bob Dylan’s best tunes. We have Rhiannon Giddens, Willie Nelson, The Byrds, Martin Simpson and some from … Continue reading →
This week on the Magazine we begin a two-part feature celebrating Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday. We’ll hear a mix of some of my favorite covers of Bob’s best tunes. Up this week: Judy Collins, Marley’s Ghost, Fotheringay, Eric Clapton and … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part encore presentation of an overview of the history of country and folk rock music. We’ll hear from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Jackson Browne, the Eagles and … Continue reading →
This week on the program we begin a two-part encore presentation of an overview of the history of country and folk-rock music. We’ll hear from the Texas Troubadours, The Delmore Brothers, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part episode, featuring Songs for Woody. You’ll hear a variety of Woody’s tunes performed by Chris Thile, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, Martin Simpson and others; we’ll also highlight a great song for Woody … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue with part 2 of our survey of folk and country rock music. We’ll feature music from The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Dillards, Linda Ronstadt, Jack Tempchin, The Eagles and many more. Listen a … Continue reading →
