When musicologists first began collecting folk songs, they found themselves studying the communities and the kinship the songs had with the common people in the localities they were examining. In the early 20th century the study of folk songs took … Continue reading →
A benefit concert featuring Pete Seeger and other folk singers, musicians and writers will be held at the New York Academy of Medicine on Thursday, June 20th. The concert will benefit an upcoming folk music exhibit, “Folk City,” on display … Continue reading →
I am VERY pleased to announce the lineup for the Formal Showcase for the2010 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA)!! NERFA will take place November 11 – 14th at the Hudson Valley Resort inKerhonkson, NY. The selected artists who will … Continue reading →
Photo of Ron Olesko at 2009 NERFA Formal Showcase courtesy of Neale Eckstein Where to begin. NERFA for 2009 has come and gone, and the music is still keeping a smile on my face. NERFA is the Northeast Regional … Continue reading →
I am VERY pleased to announce the lineup for the Formal Showcase for the 2009 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA)!! NERFA will take place November 12 – 15th at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, NY.The selected artists who … Continue reading →
I am VERY pleased to announce the lineup for the formal showcase for the 14th Annual Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA)!! NERFA will be held November 13, 14, 15, 16, 2008 at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, NY.The … Continue reading →
Photos by Anthony Ungarosupplied by courtesy of JMH Dull Productions The past few weeks have really put folk music in perspective, and this is the perfect time to give thanks.It is also a time to apologize to everyone who has … 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 – although it is an infectious gathering of members of the folk music industry. Each … Continue reading →
With great pride I would like to announce the Formal Showcase selections for the 2007 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, to be held November 9th – 11th 2007 at Kutsher’s Resort & Conference Center in Monticello, NY.The formal showcase committee … Continue reading →
Just a quick note – I have not dropped off the face of the earth! I apologize for the relatively few postings in recent weeks. I have a number of CD reviews and a look at the Philadelphia Folk Fest. … Continue reading →
