This week we turn our attention to songs about bandits and outlaws. These bad guys have been the subject of folk music since the beginning of singing. We’ll hear songs from Norman Blake, SaroLynch-Thomason & Sam Gleaves, Addie Graham, Ry … Continue reading →
This week on the show, we’re celebrating FOOD. We’ll hear songs about a variety cuisines from Old Man Luedecke, Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan, Susan Werner, Tony Joe White, Tom Russell, Christine Lavin, Guy Clark and many more. So come … Continue reading →
Prelude On the road for work a few months ago, I was driving between Cheyenne and Denver. I had a chance to meet up with an old friend for coffee on the way. Early in our conversation, I noticed she had … Continue reading →
Old West saloon I’m halfway tempted to try a few stiff shots of tequila before writing this post. OK, perhaps more than halfway tempted. I haven’t yet gotten to the point of the having the first, but perhaps you’ll be … Continue reading →
XM Satellite Radio’s Channel 15, The Village, will be broadcasting live from the Kerrville Folk Festival this Sunday May 25th. The five hour broadcast will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Folk Alliance, an organization whose members include record companies, … Continue reading →
