Stories are an important part of any time of year, and with this program we begin a two-part presentation of singers and song-writers who tell wonderful stories with their songs. Weâll hear Joel Mabus, Stan Rogers, Woody Guthrie, Kate Campbell … Continue reading →
Winter is arriving across the land as we move toward the new year. We note the change of season with music from Peter Mayer, Ramblinâ Jack Elliot, Fred Gosbee. The Sweetback Sisters, Peter Ostroushko and many more. Short days and … Continue reading →
Winter arrived last week in eastern Pennsylvania with higher than usual temperatures and only some conversational snowflakes. This week on the program we note the change of season with music from Peter Mayer, Ramblinâ Jack Elliot, Fred Gosbee, The Sweetback … Continue reading →
This week we continue to feature musicians who have been inspired by the music of their home region. Weâll hear songs from Ralph Stanley, Sheila Kay Adams, Stan Rogers, Guy Clark, Mud Morganfield and many more. You can go home … Continue reading →
Ghosts, Orchards, and Borders Last November, in a post about Bruce Springsteenâs âHighway Patrolman,â I wrote of Nebraskaâs palliative effects. I listened to that album without moderation during a hard time in high school. Years later, I listened to another … Continue reading →
Somerset is in the Knobs of Kentucky, and if you live among those hills you know that the red clay you can find thereabouts is perfect for spurring a childâs imagination. One of Somersetâs native sons, who grew up making … Continue reading →
This is the second post concerning the ballad Child 4. Â See also Part 1. Introduction In my first post this week, I looked briefly at the history of the ballad Francis Child cataloged as his #4, known by many names; … Continue reading →
This is the first post concerning the ballad Child 4. Â See also Part 2. Introduction I love this image; itâs so evocative! Â What secret does this young gentle lady want her pretty parrot to keep? Well, you know the title … Continue reading →
For the fourth time this week we embark on an exploration of the ballad âYoung Emilyâ â Laws M34 or Roud #182 â and in Appalachia today weâll finish our trek. Â We introduced the ballad with Natalie Merchant singing an … Continue reading →
I first heard our subject ballad for the week from the same source Iâm sure the majority of people who know it today did â the Grateful Dead. Â It had been part of their repertoire since their start in 1965, … Continue reading →
