Itâs time for a collection of musicians who play in a wide variety of styles, from bluegrass to swing to blues, and John Hartfordâs unique music, too. Included are The Acousticats, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, John Mayall, and Gillian … Continue reading →
This time on the podcast we focus on songs about travel and food, in keeping with many family plans at this time of year. Weâll hear music from Gillian Welch, Joel Mabus, Tom Rush, The Good Olâ Persons, Tony Joe … Continue reading →
This week on the program we complete our two-part feature, Assorted Women. Weâll hear music from Emmylou Harris, Our Native Daughters, Kate Campbell, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, Judy Collins and more. âIâm with herâ â the sounds of womenâs voices … Continue reading →
In our first post on Titanic songs, we listened to songs that emerged in the years soon after the disaster. They reflected on the events of the tragedy itself, and the lessons we might draw from it. Moving closer to the … Continue reading →
When I was younger I was easily excited by new sounds. The seemed to be everywhere. As I have grown older I find most new music interests me less and less. However, occasionally a recording comes along that really knocks … Continue reading →
Every year there are more and more great recordings released. This week and next weâll sample some of the finest. This week we focus on Singer/Songwriters. Weâll hear Gillian Welch, John Gorka, Kaia Kater, Putnam Smith and many more. LISTEN: … Continue reading →
 Various Artists Look Again To The Wind Sony Masterworks 06067 www.sonymasterworks.com    Forthcoming film: Weâre Still Here: Johnny Cashâs Bitter Tears Revisited directed by Antonino DâAmbrosio Johnny Cash was âa holy terror ⌠a dark and dangerous … Continue reading →
âCaleb Meyer,â by Julyan Davis (2014) (click link to see more of Davisâs work inspired by murder ballads) Cautionary Tales YouTube provides a plethora of amateur, semi-pro, and professional performances of Gillian Welch and David Rawlingsâs song âCaleb Meyer.â For … Continue reading →
Introduction A few weeks back I assembled a list of my âessential elevenâ traditional murder ballads. Â While we here at Murder Ballad Monday usually delve deeply into one ballad or theme, we saw some possible value in a lighter âlist-basedâ … Continue reading →
Ian & Sylvia Tyson In this weekâs second post, weâre going to give a relatively quick listen to âKaty Dear.â Itâs in the same song family as âSilver Dagger,â although with a different focus and a more gruesome end. The … Continue reading →
