On The Road Again is the theme for the week, as the traditional summer travel season is just ahead. Weāll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris Smither, Hank Snow and lots more. Set out on a … 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. Weāll hear music from David Francey, Rita Hosking, Dave Fry, Chris … Continue reading →
There has been abundant coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. This week on the show, weāll look back at a festival held the following weekend. The Philadelphia Folk Festival shared only a few performers but continued the mellow vibe … Continue reading →
This time out, we complete our two-part celebration of fingerstyle guitar, drawing inspiration from Craft Recordsā new collection āThe Thousand Incarnations of the Rose,ā featuring guitar and banjo from some great āAmerican Primitiveā guitarists and banjo players. Weāll listen to … Continue reading →
Two new releases served as an inspiration for the next couple of episodes. This week we start with Tompkins Squareās collection of demos and outtakes from the great guitarist Duck Baker entitled āLes Blues Du Richmond.ā From there, we celebrate … Continue reading →
Chris Smither I envisioned our December break as a chance for me to dip into some other interests and, perhaps, generate some new ideas for the blog through unrelated reading. Ā It hasnāt exactly worked out that way. Ā I pay attention … Continue reading →
I want to remind you that the broadcast premiere of āPete Seeger: The Power of Songā will be next Wednesday, February 27 on the PBS series āAmerican Mastersā at 9pm ET. Click here for a preview. Jim Brown did a … Continue reading →
