It’s that time of year, once again, when houses are decorated with Jack ’O Lanterns, corn stalks and scarecrows and other accouterments of the Halloween season. Kids dressed in a wide variety of costumes, both homemade and store-bought, get ready … Continue reading →
With the release of three fine new mandolin albums, it seems an appropriate time to catch up with the “mighty mandolin.” Roland White has released a tribute to his band The Kentucky Colonels, Black Patti a duo from Europe has … Continue reading →
This week we’ll focus on music from young artists who take a musical style and create something distinctly new and personal. We check in on selections from Mipso, Connla, I’m With Her, Vivian Leva, Molly Tuttle and lots more, as … Continue reading →
In many locations across the US and Canada, Indigenous Peoples Day has replaced the Columbus Day holiday. For this week’s show, we’ll celebrate North American musicians who have created a distinctive personal musical style drawing from their ancestral or regional … Continue reading →
As summer evolves into fall, it brings with it celebrations of Celtic culture in many parts of North America. Often these celebrations include Celtic games of strength and endurance, along with traditional food and libations. For this show, we’ll celebrate … Continue reading →
For many regions of the United States, autumn will be a welcome change after a rough summer of high temperatures and extreme rains. This week we’ll celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with music of the season from Cheryl Wheeler, Bill Staines, … Continue reading →
There appears to be more and more Fiddle Festivals nationwide in recent years. This week, we will showcase a collection of great fiddlers with a number of styles from various regions across the US and Canada. We’ll hear classic tunes … Continue reading →
It’s been a rough summer weather-wise for Northeast Pennsylvania where our program is produced, with lots of flooding and property damage. Across the US, as far as Hawaii, there have been serious weather disasters. For this week’s program, we’re sharing … Continue reading →
The labor force here in the U.S. may be at almost full-employment, but the wage gap has never been greater. And membership in labor unions, the force that championed worker safety, rights and fair wages since the dawn of the … Continue reading →
Bluegrass is more popular today than ever before. There are many festivals nationwide and internationally, attracting musicians of all skill levels from self-taught dedicated amateurs to conservatory trained powerhouse musicians. On this week’s show, we’ll examine the state of bluegrass … Continue reading →
