On March 1st, 2015, we packed the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia to the gills in celebration of âthe dean of folk radioâ Gene Shayâs 80th birthday (and his recent retirement from radio). Thanks to the amazing line-up of performers: … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Fund Drive Playlists for February 1 & 8, 2015 The Carter Family recording of âHeavenâs Radioâ and John Hartfordâs version of âTurn Your Radio Onâ are two of my âlucky charmâ songs that I play on my WFDU-FM … Continue reading →
Beloved Philadelphia folk music DJ and icon Gene Shay announced that he will be retiring from broadcasting. Shay has been an influential member to the folk music community for more than five decades. WXPN, a non-commercial, member-supported radio service out … Continue reading →
Philadelphia radio personality Gene Shay has long since made his mark on the folk music scene â and on Thursday, Oct 24, the Philadelphia Music Alliance will honor him as he is inducted into the Philly Music Walk of Fame. … Continue reading →
This Sunday, April 12, WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS (3 to 6pm ET on 89.1FM â www.wfdu.fm for streaming audio) will feature two special segments in celebration of Woody Guthrie.Folk radio icon and Philadelphia Folk Festival emcee Gene Shay will offer a report … Continue reading →
THE DAVE ROWE TRIOwarm up during an informalshowcase at NERFA Another NERFA has come and gone. No, NERFA is not a new strain of virus â although it is an infectious gathering of members of the folk music industry. Each … Continue reading →
