Introduction The folks at Frets magazine taught me a valuable lesson back in the 1980s; they taught me that writing can be a dangerous vocation. This is particularly the case in the Lone Star State where I learned that carrying … Continue reading →
We received word earlier today that Rod Kennedy, music lover, impresario and founder of the Kerrville Folk Festivals, passed away this morning in Kerrville, Texas, at 84. As anyone who ever visited his Quiet Valley Ranch, amidst the dust and … Continue reading →
Over 800 artists submitted two songs, and now 16 have been selected as finalists in this years Kerrville Folk Festival “New Folk” competition. It was late in 1971 when producer Rod Kennedy was putting together plans for the first Kerrville … Continue reading →
The Kerrville Folk Festival has announced the 2008 New Folk Winners, one of the most prestigious honors in contemporary folk music. These songwriters were among 32 finalists who performed during the 2008 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Concerts on May … Continue reading →
XM Satellite Radio’s Channel 15, The Village, will be broadcasting live from the Kerrville Folk Festival this Sunday May 25th. The five hour broadcast will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Folk Alliance, an organization whose members include record companies, … Continue reading →
Noel “Paul” Stookey’s Public Domain Foundation is once again sponsoring the biennial Music to Life Song Contest. Entries are due by February 1, 2008. The contest seeks songs of social change or politicial issues of concern. Ten finalists will be … Continue reading →
Every now and then a CD crosses my desk that makes me stop everything to listen. “Music to Life – 2006“, a CD that features the finalists of the 2006 Music For Life Songwriting Contest, is a collection that will … Continue reading →
Here is a press release I received from the Kerrville Folk Festival:Attention all songwriters:THE KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL, IN KERRVILLE TEXAS, IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2007 GRASSY HILL KERRVILLE NEW FOLK CONTEST FOR EMERGING SONGWRITERS We will accept the … Continue reading →
