The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That sound did not end with advent … Continue reading →
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. In the Northeast the trees become a fire on the mountain, but it fades all too quickly. This week on the podcast I’ll share some of my favorite Autumn music including selections … Continue reading →
Generations of singers have sung, played and loved the folk music found in the United Kingdom, and this week’s podcast features some examples. Collectors A.L. Lloyd and Ralph Vaughn Williams transcribed and recorded traditional music and made it available to … Continue reading →
The folk music players in the UK have a much more liberal outlook on arrangements than we’ve had in the US. They enjoy shaking things up a bit while we tend to view traditional music with more reverence, staying close … Continue reading →
The calendar may say it’s the first day of Fall soon, but in many locations around the nation the season is still stuck on Summer. This week we anticipate the change with some great music from Eva Cassidy, Ian & … Continue reading →
Bob Dylan tunes have probably been the most covered songs in folk music history. This week on the Magazine we’ll sample some new and classic covers along with some surprises from Peter Keane, Lisa Bastoni, Nina Simone, David Bromberg, The … Continue reading →
When I was a kid, Halloween was my favorite holiday, except for my birthday and Christmas. It was the day when my friends and I could freely wander the neighborhood playing pranks that seem tame today. We soaped car windows, … Continue reading →
Ashley Hutchings was the founder of several British bands that electrified traditional folk music. He first founded Fairport Convention with Simon Nicol and stayed with them for 4 albums. He then formed Steeleye Span and stayed on for a few … Continue reading →
When I was a kid, except for my birthday and Christmas, Halloween was my favorite holiday. It was the day when my friends and I could freely wander the neighborhood playing pranks that seem tame today – we soaped car … Continue reading →
This week we celebrate the opening of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Center is the new home for the Dylan archives. On the show we’ll hear a collection of cover versions of Bob’s tunes by many performers, … Continue reading →
