WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS July 13, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko Two musical âfamiliesâ were showcased on todayâs show, the Ramones and the Seegers. Starting a show with a memorial tribute to a member of the seminal punk band the Ramones might seem … Continue reading →
Neko Case Ellen Smith was shot through the heart in July of 1892. Peter DeGraff had been romantically involved with Smith. He stood trial for her murder, was convicted, and was executed for it thirteen months after Smithâs death. At … Continue reading →
âI, said the Sparrow, with my bow and arrowâ Introduction There are at least two things Iâm not going to do in todayâs post. There are at least two things I am going to do. The first thing I am … Continue reading →
Here we have Ewan MacCollâs version of Child #73, from his Classic Scots Ballads. Â Thanks, Pat, for mentioning it. Â The song is sung in Scots, and there are a few passages which I have yet to understand clearly, but the … Continue reading →
Iâd like to share a few thoughts about the Pete Seeger 90th Birthday Celebration at Madison Square Garden. If you were there, or even if you couldnât make it, I would love to hear your thoughts as well. Please feel … Continue reading →
Folk music has always done a good job celebrating its visionaries and pioneers. Glancing at the CD and LP library, I can find a number of recordings of retrospectives and concerts that honor these individuals â the classic Woody Guthrie … Continue reading →
