Todayâs show was for the birds. Literally. A few weeks ago, I was crossing a bridge near the radio station when suddenly, a bald eagle came out of the woods near the riverbank and soared overhead. Seeing this magnificent bird … Continue reading →
While artists release CDs throughout the year, the fall seems to bring the most new recordings to my mailbox. While this doesnât seem to thrill my mail carrier, I am able to deliver some extraordinary new songs to our radio … Continue reading →
Todayâs show featured a look at Anne Hillsâ latest recording Tracks, a beautiful collection of songs inspired by trains. We also gave a birthday shout-out to one of Anneâs musical collaborators, Michael Smith. Another New Jersey lad makes good! I … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for August 31, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko Labor Day weekend. The end of summer⌠or is it? When I was a kid, this was the weekend that brought forth significant changes in my life. Yes, it meant … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for August 24, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko During todayâs show we paid tribute to two individuals who passed away during the past week: Jean Redpath and Buddy MacMaster. Both individuals dedicated themselves to perpetuating the musical traditions … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for August 10, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko A hazy, lazy, crazy day of summer inspired the playlist for todayâs show. (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for July 27, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko With the month of July coming to a close, it means one thing to folkies â time for the annual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival! Falcon Ridge has become a magnet … Continue reading →
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 →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 29, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko Since this was the last Sunday in June, a month traditionally associated with weddings, I shared a number of songs about love and marriage during the first hour, along with … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS June 15, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko I enjoy having the opportunity to invite guests into the studio to share their songs and stories. Todayâs show featured one of the most moving and important discussions that Iâve had the … Continue reading →
