This week on the program we begin a two-part feature focusing on music created for and by women musical artists. Weâll present music from Bonnie Raitt, Rachel Eddy, The Coon Creek Girls, Shemekia Copeland, Fiona Boyes, Tracy Nelson and a … Continue reading →
On the program this time around, we present âItâs a Slippery Slope, Pt.1â featuring a collection of great slide guitar players. Included are Bonnie Raitt, Del Rey, Geoff Bartley, Jerry Douglas and of course, Ellen McIlwayne. Slide along with us … Continue reading →
We lost a wonderfully talented musician to cancer last year. Ellen McIlwaine was an inspiration to guitarists worldwide. Her muscular style and adept use of the slide was remarkable. This week and next on the program weâll present the two-part … Continue reading →
This week on the program weâll hear some great acoustic blues. We have classics from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, Frank Hovington and new releases from Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, and Bonnie Raitt. Weâll feature … Continue reading →
On this weekâs show we begin a two-part feature celebrating Womenâs History Month. Weâll hear some wonderful music from some of the finest musicians and singers who just happen to be women. Included are selections from Claudia Schmidt, Rachel Eddy, … Continue reading →
Itâs been really warm here in the Northeast with humidity levels higher than usual during the Summer. I have noted a distinct decrease in the number of kids coming out to play in these sultry days. I can recall that … Continue reading →
It was written on the walls and windowshades Mark Erelli and Jeffrey Foucaultâs album Seven Curses leads my list of favorite murder ballad albums. Itâs not terribly traditional. Oddly enough, itâs not even especially grim. Erelli and Foucaultâs selections are primarily … Continue reading →
Some great folk music and arts festivals happening this weekend, be sure to check out whatâs going on in your local community! If you have any info about local events or some pictures youâd like to share, [email-obfuscate email=âfestivals@singout.orgâ link_title=âsend … Continue reading →
